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Canada, Mexico and the Age of Donald Trump
By Angus Reid, Chairman January 20, 2017 – Today marks the start of the presidency of Donald Trump, a man who has made it clear that he intends to reset old alliances and agreements covering everything from trade to security. Apart from
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Two-in-three Canadian workers would like to make a significant change in their careers
Nine-in-ten who have made a major career change in the past say they’re glad they did so October 27, 2016 – For many Canadian workers, it appears that the grass is always greener at somebody else’s job. While three-quarters of
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Technology replacing workers: is the worst over? Or yet to come?
Most Canadians say technology killing more jobs than it creates is a serious concern August 17, 2016 – Nearly two-in-three Canadians believe new and developing technologies will eliminate more jobs than they’ll create, but have these predictions already be gun
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Basic Income? Basically unaffordable, say most Canadians
Two-in-three say a basic income program would discourage people from working August 11, 2016 – As governments across the country and around the world mull the concept of a basic income for all their citizens, a new poll from the
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‘Three Amigos’ Summit: Just one-in-four Canadians say NAFTA has been good for their country
Trade, security issues top Canadians’ list of priorities for North American Leaders’ Summit June 27, 2016 – With U.S. President Barack Obama and his Mexican counterpart Enrique Peña Nieto in Ottawa this week for the “Three Amigos” summit, a new
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Three-in-four Canadians say yes to CPP expansion
Most say government must play a lead role in ensuring adequate retirement savings June 20, 2016 – As Federal Finance Minister Bill Morneau meets with the provinces in Vancouver this week to deliberate over proposals to expand the Canada Pension
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