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Immigration in Canada: Does recent change in forty year opinion trend signal a blip or a breaking point?
Historical analysis finds preference for fewer, not more immigrants, regardless of actual levels August 21, 2018 – Against the backdrop of more frequent, and increasingly fraught conversations about policy regarding immigration and migration to Canada, analysis of current and historical
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Carbon conflict: two-thirds of Canadians say provinces should have the final say on pricing
Fewer than half support federal government plan, view driven heavily by politics July 26, 2018 – In the emerging federal-provincial battle over carbon pricing – Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe, and Ontario Premier Doug Ford appear to be galvanizing public opinion
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As wheels turn over Greyhound service cuts, slim majority backs government-run rural bus services
Most residents of Western Canada have used a Greyhound bus at least once in their lives. July 27, 2018 – As the nation’s premiers – led by Alberta’s Rachel Notley, who recently expanded a rural transportation pilot program – call
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Mali Peacekeeping: Politics divides Canadian support for mission, but majority say Canada should help
Trade negotiations take higher priority for Canadians in foreign affairs over humanitarian, military aid July 24, 2018 – What started as a civil war in Mali, is now a simmering conflict with deadly eruptions of violence, alliance switching and political
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Millennials would rather hail an Uber, while older Canadians prefer traditional taxi service
Most hold a favourable view of ridesharing app, though two-thirds say it needs to be further regulated May 4, 2018 – A new public opinion study from the Angus Reid Institute finds age to be the main driver of opinion
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Canadians see value in zoos, aquariums, but voice support for banning whales and dolphins in captivity
Eight-in-ten say such facilities play an important role in wildlife conservation May 22, 2018 – The future of zoos and aquariums in North America has come into question in recent years, and two proposed laws to reduce or outright ban
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