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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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Closing the ‘digital divide’: Most Canadians support CRTC action to provide broadband to all households
Seven-in-ten say access to broadband internet is an essential service June 10, 2016 – Most Canadians believe high-speed internet is an “essential” service, and see ensuring universal access to it as a priority. These are some of the findings of
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The folks are alright: Older Canadians tend to be happier; most want to live to 90 or beyond
On average, the 65-plus crowd says ‘old age’ doesn’t begin until 80 June, 6 2016 – Most Canadians believe old age is “scary,” but those who are closest to it say they have less to fear than younger generations. A
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Despite government focus on middle-class relief, Canadians’ economic anxiety persists
Alberta and Newfoundland residents continue to be most frustrated by economic issues May 27, 2016 – While Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s legislative agenda has drawn both praise and prompted debate through the first six months of the Liberal mandate, his
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Hold the Phone: Most Manitobans disapprove of BCE-MTS merger
Majority see deal as bad for their monthly mobile bills June 1, 2016 – If it were up to Manitoba residents, they’d be hanging up on Bell Canada’s planned $3.9 billion purchase of Manitoba Telecom Services. A new public opinion
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Premiers’ Performance: Ball drops, Wall bounces post-election
Newfoundland and Labrador premier’s post-election honeymoon shifts to buyer’s remorse May 25, 2016 – In February, Dwight Ball was riding high. Two months earlier, his Liberal Party had followed the federal sweep of the province with a red wave of its
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