Society & Life
Back to homepageWhat’s in a name? Call to remove John A. Macdonald’s from schools meets firm opposition
Most say a person’s entire life & principal legacy should determine if they’re publicly memorialized August 28, 2017 – A call from the Elementary Teachers’ Federation of Ontario to remove the name of Canada’s first prime minister from public schools
Read MoreCanadians don’t want to roll the dice on expanded gambling
One-in-four say they have family or close friends who have a gambling problem, or have one themselves October 13, 2016 – Provincial governments have gambled big on gaming and lotteries, collecting almost $14 billion in revenue each year. But are
Read MoreBad Dogs or Bad Owners? Snarling issue finds majority oppose banning ‘dangerous’ breeds
58% say dog attacks are ‘isolated incidents,’ not result of breeding March 16, 2016 – It’s a question that has been around almost as long as man’s best friend: Are dog attacks the result of dangerous breeds or bad owners?
Read MorePolitics and performers: Canadians split over whether to ‘cut-the-mic’ when award show speeches get political
Most support political expression by celebrities and athletes, but chosen venue is a key driver of opinion February 24, 2017 – As Canadians gather with friends and family this weekend to watch the spectacle of high-fashion, gossip, rivalries, and film
Read MoreThe Friendly 49th? Four-in-five who crossed the border in 2016 had a ‘good’ experience overall
Those who report bad experiences more likely to be younger or belong to a visible minority January 30, 2017 – The vast majority of Canadians who traveled to the United States in 2016 had a good border-crossing experience, while the
Read MoreKids in Canada: falling behind? Study indicates concern youth aren’t getting the support they need
Joint study with Children First Canada surveyed adults and children on the state of childhood in Canada November 16, 2016 – A new survey from the Angus Reid Institute – in partnership with Children First Canada – reveals both older
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