The Project
The Reports
A Portrait of Social Isolation and Loneliness in Canada today
Intersections between objective isolation and subjective loneliness divide the population into five groups June 17, 2019 – Interpersonal connection is
Faith and Religion in Public Life: Canadians deeply divided over the role of faith in the public square
Key drivers of division are the religion in question, as well as one’s own personal beliefs November 16, 2017 –
A spectrum of spirituality: Canadians keep the faith to varying degrees, but few reject it entirely
Generally speaking, highly religious people are happier and more engaged with their communities April 13, 2017 – As Christians around
Funding religious schools: the majority of Canadians say at least some public dollars should be provided
Fewer would provide funding on par with what public schools receive, however. December 14, 2017 – Should religiously affiliated schools
Faith and Immigration: New Canadians rely on religious communities for material, spiritual support
New study shows immigrants are most likely to see a significant role for faith in the public square July 9,
Faith in the Public Square? A comprehensive study of the segments of Canadian society
Public Faith Proponents more likely to be younger, more educated, than those who voice Opposition November 23, 2018 – The
Canada at 150: Religion seen to have played a positive role in local communities, less so on the national stage
At the national level, the damaging legacy of residential schools lingers June 29, 2017 – Though the religions of the
Religious Freedom in Canada: Perspectives from First and Second-Generation Canadians
Study compares Canadians opinions on faith, values and enduring societal questions September 13, 2018 – Canada’s religious landscape has shifted
Freedom of religion widely valued in Canada, but the role of faith in modern society still a source of debate
Study investigates intersection between personal and public faith in secular Canadian society December 4, 2019 – While the majority of
The Politics of Faith: Does a leader’s personal religious practice hurt or help with voters? It depends
Slight majority say personal faith should be off limits from media coverage, 45 per cent disagree November 28, 2019 –
Spirituality in a changing world: Half say faith is ‘important’ to how they consider society’s problems
Those who say faith is ‘very important’ to their decision-making have a different moral code than most May 17, 2017
Canada across the religious spectrum: A portrait of the nation’s inter-faith perspectives during Holy Week
Seven-in-ten say freedom of conscience makes Canada better; many worried that freedom is weakening April 18, 2022 – For the
Philanthropy, Pandemic & Political Scandal: COVID-19 curtails donor giving; WE affair weakens trust in charities
Nearly two-in-five Canadian donors say they’re giving less since COVID-19 pandemic began September 17, 2020 – As it has done
Cardus: Mental Health and MAID: Canadians question looming changes to Canada’s assisted-death law
Canadians divided whether surge in MAID since 2016 represents success or failure in health care February 13, 2023 – As
Young leaders in Canada: Plurality emphasize restructuring society over improving existing systems
Over half of Canadians under 40 perceive legacy of Baby Boomers as negative November 10, 2021 – For many young
Holy Week at Home: Canadians of faith turn to prayer & tech as COVID-19 disrupts Easter and other celebrations
Significant segment of Canadians supported by faith communities since COVID-19 outbreak began April 10, 2020 – Canada’s Catholics will not
COVID Christmas: High anxiety around surging infections, but many won’t commit to staying home for the holidays
For those who mark Christmas religiously, many will turn to tech and scripture in lieu of church December 7, 2020
Religious Canadians praying for return to in-person worship, but won’t forsake online services in future
Half of Canadians who regularly attended religious services pre-pandemic “very keen” to go back April 1, 2021 – Easter may
Child Care in Canada: Little consensus over best approach to assist parents of little children
Majority support government investment in child care; divisions over how and where to allocate funding March 3, 2021 – It
The Sacred Texts: Canadian perspectives on the Bible, Qu’ran, Torah, and their place in modern society
Majority see positive lessons in Bible, but many Christians believe it has dated views on sexuality, gender December 21, 2022
Mental Health and MAID: Canadians who struggle to get help more likely to support expanding eligibility
Two-in-five who sought mental health care in past year encountered barriers September 28, 2023 – As the debate over expanding
Medical Assistance in Dying: Majority say religiously affiliated hospitals should not be forced to provide MAID
One-quarter believe religiously opposed health-care facilities should be required to provide MAID onsite October 17, 2023 – As Canada explores
