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Gas Pain: Four-in-ten say rising prices at the pump are making it harder to afford necessities
In B.C., where costs are the highest in North America, seven-in-ten support a cap on maximum gas prices May 17, 2019 – As the price of gasoline begins its high summer season, painful increases at the pump are causing some
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Quebecers support religious symbols ban, but are divided on how – or even whether – to enforce it
People in Québec evenly divided over firing those who would violate Bill 21 May 8, 2019 – With public hearings underway in Québec’s National Assembly on Bill 21 – the proposed law that would ban public employees in positions of
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As government presents election-year budget, Canadians are uneasy about economic fortunes
Most say they expect the next 12 months to be a bad time to make a major purchase. March 18, 2019 – As Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s government prepares to introduce the fourth budget of its mandate in a crucial
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Decades after Reform’s rise, voters open to a new ‘Western Canada Party’
Most Canadians, including westerners, say it’s unlikely the west would separate from the rest of Canada February 5, 2019 – As Canada’s federal party leaders woo voters from coast to coast in this election year, the latest public opinion survey
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Cannabis is legal, but debate continues: Vast majority would set minimum age for cannabis above 18 years
One-in-four Canadians shopped for, purchased, or used cannabis during first two weeks of legalization November 14, 2018 – Less than a month since Canada became just the second country in the world to legalize the sale and consumption of recreational
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Rideau Hall ruckus: Canadians divided along political lines over Governor General’s performance in first year
One-in-four believe Julie Payette is “adjusting” and will eventually settle into her role October 12, 2018 – After weeks of critical news stories that prompted Governor General Julie Payette to apologize for how her office’s work has been perceived in
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