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Canadians say gun violence rising; prefer national policy over provincial regulations
Two-in-five (43%) say gun violence increasing where they live, including majorities in Montreal & Toronto May 16, 2022 – People in Canada, the United States and around the world were reminded once again of the horrific and angering human toll
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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 Canadian leaders, starting over is preferred to building on the foundations provided by previous generations. A new study from the
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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 the Trudeau government again delays changes to Canada’s medical assistance in death (MAID) laws that would have expanded coverage to
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To Have & Have Not: Canadians take sides on housing market, divided in desire for home prices to rise, or tank
High housing prices spreading outside urban hot zones, hurting Canadians from coast to coast April 7, 2021 – Home sweet home. Home, where the heart is. Work from home. Homeschooling. If the places where Canadians rest their heads at night
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Canadians’ expectations post-pandemic; support for the poor, environmental protection, gain in importance
Study canvasses views on social issues, representation in media, trust in justice system June 9, 2022 – Canadians values and social expectations are not fixed, they’re a constantly evolving target for public policy to approximate and bring to life. Politicians
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Community Connections: For young adults, ‘belonging’ has little to do with neighbourhood
Many Canadians say their neighbourhoods are less friendly than in the past; COVID-19 a key driver March 30, 2022 – The myriad impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic are only just beginning to be understood in Canadian society and will continue
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