Analysis: Poetry in motion? Canadian politics in 2023 deserves a few verses

By Shachi Kurl, President Dear readers, at the end of a long year, here’s my gift to you: pure doggerel. Enjoy (or not): ‘Twas the night before Christmas and far from the Hill, Canadians braced for winter’s long chill. Stockings

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Our Top 10 Stories of 2023

As 2023 comes to a close, we at the Angus Reid Institute wish to thank the hundreds of thousands of you who read and share our reports and data every week. As a non-profit Institute, we are founded on the

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How was it for you? Canadians weigh in on 2023, reflecting gratitude, exhaustion & less happiness than past years

Two-in-five say they had a good year overall, while one-quarter say it was more negative than positive December 27, 2023 – As Canadians load their plates with post-Christmas leftovers and reflect on a year almost over, new data from the

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In Canada, vast majority agree both anti-Semitism & anti-Muslim views are problems; less consensus over severity

Age and gender demographics drive differences in how seriously these issues are viewed December 20, 2023 – As has been the case in countries around the world, the war in Gaza between Israel and Hamas is driving domestic tensions in

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B.C. Spotlight: One-in-three would give province say on housing, but plurality prefer housing decisions stay local

Metro Vancouver residents divided evenly between provincial and municipal control December 18, 2023 – As 2023 closes, British Columbians find themselves in a similar place as they opened the year – concerned with the rising cost of living and housing

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Snowed Under: Falling inflation provides scant relief as Canadians cool holiday spending for a second year

Three-in-five say they are spending less on presents, entertaining; two-in-five donating less November 30, 2023 – The holiday shopping season may be underway, but the Grinch of inflation continues to dampen holiday cheer. New data from the non-profit Angus Reid

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