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2022 (119)

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Inflation, health care, the ‘Freedom Convoy’ and more: ARI Top Five Stories of 2022

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Gun control, National Unity and more: ARI Top Stories of 2022 – 6 through 10

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Do we really need government to tell us to mask up?

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Unmasked but not Unwilling? More than half would bring back mask mandates, including many who rarely wear one

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The Sacred Texts: Canadian perspectives on the Bible, Qu’ran, Torah, and their place in modern society

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Federal leadership: Trudeau enjoys end of year approval bump; Poilievre remains deeply unpopular with women

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Ontario Spotlight: Ford government frozen out over key issues of inflation, health care, education

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Les récentes perturbations au sein de la chaîne d’approvisionnement offrent aux Canadiens un nouveau regard sur le transport maritime

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Supply chain crunch provides new perspective for Canadians on marine shipping

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BC Spotlight: Eby’s housing salvo met with enthusiasm, but NDP remains heavily criticized on affordability, health care

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Liberals and Tories both using firearms bill to fire up support

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Wilted Rose: Third party support evaporates leaving NDP, UCP tied in vote intent with divergent supporter priorities

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Premiers’ Performance: Smith divides Albertans, Ford ranks among lowest in leader approval

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No, Sur(charge): Two-in-five credit card holders would stop shopping at major retailers if hit with 1.5% fee

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Holiday hurt: Inflation realities deflate Christmas shopping plans, two-in-five cut back on charitable giving

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Abortion and Politics: Majority support law to guarantee access; wouldn’t stop pro-life candidates from running

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Canadians’ views on abortion are often more nuanced than we think

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‘Pro-Choice’ or ‘Pro-Life’? In a debate often lacking nuance, 41% of Canadians are ‘somewhere in between’

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Abortion in Canada: Understanding the experiences and choices of women who’ve faced unwanted pregnancies

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Fifi, Fido & Affordability: As cost of living rises, pet owners praise veterinarian care but say it costs too much

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Democracy in North America: Significant segments in Canada, U.S. open to authoritarian leadership

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Metro Vancouver: Full or partial amalgamation supported by half in the region, highest enthusiasm on North Shore

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Which was worse — Colin Thatcher’s presence at Saskatchewan’s throne speech, or the behaviour of the government that shrugged it off?

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Streamed Out: Cost of living crunch prompts one-in-three to cancel streaming subscriptions in last six months

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Out of Service: Hospitality sector sheds employees of all ages during COVID-19 while migration to tech surged

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Concerns over crime climb to decade high; confidence in RCMP plummets below majority

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Ontario Spotlight: Bill 7 divides Ontarians as government moves ahead to free up hospital beds

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The Horgan Legacy: Outgoing premier beats B.C. political odds by leaving on a high, but not without criticism

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Trudeau and Poilievre face a similar challenge in attracting voters

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UCP leadership race leaves Albertans largely uninspired by their options, worried about potential result

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Cutting back: Nine-in-ten Canadians now tightening household budgets as inflation, high prices persist

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Quebec Election: CAQ leads a crowded political field while three parties battle for second place

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Élections au Québec: La CAQ mène dans un champ politique bondé où trois partis se disputent la deuxième place

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Federal Politics: Conservatives open seven-point lead over Liberals as past PPC voters migrate to Poilievre

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Premiers’ Performance: Moe regains momentum, front-runner Legault seeks re-election with lowest approval of term

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Canadians lament their crumbling health-care system but the alternatives are far from clear

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Half of Canadians say health-care system would suffer with an infusion of private care; one-in-three say it would help

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In Canada, Queen Elizabeth was part of the fabric of our lives

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Doc Deficits: Half of Canadians either can’t find a doctor or can’t get a timely appointment with the one they have

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Access to Health Care: Free, but for all? Nearly nine million Canadians report chronic difficulty getting help

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Health officials must tackle Canadians’ confusion over vaccines, before it’s too late

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The Toll of Inflation: Soaring prices has four-in-five Canadians pinching pennies

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The puck stops where? Canadians show little confidence in Hockey Canada culture change amid sex abuse allegations

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Majority of Canadians view Pope Francis’ apology for residential schools as a step towards reconciliation

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As inflation hits record high, three-quarters of Canadians say now is not the time to make a major purchase

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CPC Crossroads: Disaffected Liberals, NDP voters bolster Charest’s ranks; Conservative base holds with Poilievre

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Summer doldrums displace thoughts of COVID-19, Ukraine

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Turbine Troubles: Should Ottawa have sent pipeline parts back to Russia? Canadians weigh in

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As COVID BA.5 cases surge, Canadians’ desire to implement mask mandates or vaccine passports plunges

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Fret vs. no sweat? Generational divide drives concern over next COVID-19 wave and preventing infection spread

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COVID-19: Half want boosters ASAP, but two-in-five among vaccinated say they’re not sold on another shot

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Atlantic Spotlight: Soaring inflation, floundering health-care systems leave East Coasters critical of governments

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Prairie Politics: Moe and Stefanson share a border, but residents’ government satisfaction is worlds apart

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Quebec Spotlight: Governing CAQ hold comfortable lead, one-in-five each support Liberals and Conservatives

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Ontario Spotlight: Ford government faces skepticism, lack of consensus among Ontarians over lengthy to-do list

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Horgan exits a popular premier, but leaves wake of criticism on housing, health care

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Federal Politics: In CPC leadership race, Poilievre faces a support ceiling, Charest must connect more with base

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I will not forget the victims of Air India and neither should you

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Highest inflation rates in forty years have Canadians tightening belts, bracing for more financial turbulence

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Health check: Provinces’ performance on key file in massive decline

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Alberta Spotlight: Brian Jean, Danielle Smith claim early advantage in UCP leadership race to succeed Kenney

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Landing with a ‘thud’: Royal Museum rebuild causes political mess for NDP government, but BC Liberals yet to capitalize

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Premiers’ Performance: Good and bad for Houston. Horgan, Legault see their approval slide

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Canada keeps hitting turbulence on the journey back to normal

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Service Please: Canadians split over satisfaction when accessing federal government services

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Canadians’ expectations post-pandemic; support for the poor, environmental protection, gain in importance

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Free Speech or Free Fall? Half in Canada say Musk buying Twitter will lead to more misinformation on the platform

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Queen Elizabeth II’s jubilee could be the last huzzah for the British Commonwealth

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Ontario election 2022 will be remembered as the Battle of the Bleah

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Ontario Election: Voters, preoccupied with inflation, cost of living worries are unenthusiastic about their choices

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Interest in Rates: Almost half want BoC to take wait-and-see approach before raising interest rates further

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COVID, conservatism and the downfall of Alberta’s Jason Kenney

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Angus Reid, U of T study shows Omicron triples Canada’s COVID-19 infection count

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Canadians say gun violence rising; prefer national policy over provincial regulations

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Views on Canada’s Emergencies Act show just how deeply divided we are

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Emergencies Act Review: Canadians divided whether ‘Freedom Convoy’ could have been dispersed without it

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Canadians supportive of government response to Ukraine-Russia conflict, but many say more is needed

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Corruption in Canada: Seven-in-ten support an international court to fight global corruption

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The Queen at 96: Canadians support growing monarchy abolition movement, would pursue after Elizabeth II dies

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Canada across the religious spectrum: A portrait of the nation’s inter-faith perspectives during Holy Week

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Queen Elizabeth continues to hold Canadians’ affection. The rest of the royals — not so much

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Doug Ford’s fiercest Ontario election opponent may be the pandemic

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Provincial spotlight: Ontario, Alberta governments heavily criticized on nearly every aspect of provincial management

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The Art of the Deal? Canadians split along political lines over NDP-Liberal confidence-and-supply agreement

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Back to work(place): As employers beckon, telecommuters grow more entrenched at home

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CPC Contenders: Poilievre rallies Conservative, PPC base, Charest has more room to grow across the centre

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Thinking of the children: Two-thirds of parents feel kids’ well-being an afterthought in pandemic decisions

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Anita Anand faces an uphill battle to boost Canada’s defence spending

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Premiers’ Performance: Houston soars in approval, while Ford makes gains months before Ontario election

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Half of Canadians back sending lethal aid to Ukraine; most prefer humanitarian assistance, sanctions against Russia

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As 24 months of pandemic restrictions lift, are Canadians ready – or reluctant – to let go?

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Two Years of COVID-19: Half of Canadians say their mental health has worsened; women under 55 hit hardest

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COVID at Two: Vast majorities say the pandemic has pulled Canadians apart, brought out the worst in people

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Cost of Living: Majority of mortgage holders walking a thin line as interest rate begins to rise

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Symbolic support of Ukraine is fine, but Canadians need a serious conversation about our actions

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State of the Union: Majorities on both sides of the border believe American Age is in its final chapter

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Falling Behind: 53% of Canadians say they can’t keep up with the cost of living

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Price Check: Four-in-five say they’ve changed food buying habits because of increasing costs

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The Ottawa trucker protest reveals the ugly side of federal politics

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Canadians would offer support to Ukraine in conflict with Russia, but few say they want troops involved

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Blockade Backlash: Three-in-four Canadians tell convoy protesters, ‘Go Home Now’

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Ottawa state of emergency over trucker protest shows Canada’s Trumpists are growing

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Angst of the Americas: Four-in-five Canadians worry about the domestic impacts of continued U.S. political turmoil

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Conservatives’ embrace of the truck protest in Ottawa isn’t helping them

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Politics and disengagement: Two-in-five say there’s “no room” for compromise in Canada; most say their interests are ignored

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Incidence of Omicron: One-in-five Canadians report COVID-19 infection in their household since Dec. 1

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Minority Management: Half of Canadians expect another federal election within two years

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Unconcerned about Omicron: More than four-in-five now believe a COVID-19 infection would be mild, manageable

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Pandemic fatigue: One-in-three Canadians report struggles with mental health; 23% say they’re ‘depressed’

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Child vaccination has become a whole new challenge in the era of COVID

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Inflation Anxiety: More Canadians say they’re worse off now financially than any time since 2010

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Spotlight on Provincial Politics: NDP edge PCPO in vote among Ontario voters, CAQ leads comfortably in Quebec

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Premiers’ Performance: Ford continues to fall in approval, Houston rides high on strength of COVID-19 handling

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Omicron Inevitability? 55% say they’ll be infected regardless of precautions; two-in-five would end all restrictions

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Three-in-five Canadians want less trade with China, but many express concern about the economic costs of taking a stand

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Canada’s relations with China is at a critical crossroads

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Capitol Attack Anniversary: Majority of Canadians & Americans say January 6 riot was ‘domestic terrorism’

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