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Notwithstanding Clause: Majority see increased use problematic, would pursue abolition
Majority in all provinces except Quebec would abolish the clause; three-in-five Quebecers would keep it Le rapport est également disponible en français. January 26, 2023 – As Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Quebec Premier François Legault draw lines in the sand
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La disposition de dérogation : la majorité estime que son utilisation accrue est problématique et souhaiterait son abolition
À l’exception du Québec, une majorité de répondants, toutes provinces confondues, souhaiteraient abolir la disposition dérogatoire; trois Québécois sur cinq aimeraient cependant qu’elle soit conservée This report is also available in English. Le 26 janvier 2023 – Alors que les premiers
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Unmasked but not Unwilling? More than half would bring back mask mandates, including many who rarely wear one
Three-in-ten Canadians (31%) say they’re wearing a mask most of the time when in public spaces December 22, 2022 – This year’s holiday season looks a lot different than the previous two, with public health restrictions now largely left to
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Ontario Spotlight: Ford government frozen out over key issues of inflation, health care, education
Parents of school-aged children equally likely to blame Ford, Lecce, and union for education dispute December 15, 2022 – Ontarians’ relationship with their provincial government these days is much like the weather – frosty. The latest data from the non-profit
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Premiers’ Performance: Smith divides Albertans, Ford ranks among lowest in leader approval
Saskatchewan’s Moe and Quebec’s Legault lead the way, close to three-in-five approve of each December 7, 2022 – ‘Twas the weeks before Christmas and all through the land, Canada’s premiers were anxious to learn where they stand. Provincial constituents assessed
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BC Spotlight: Eby’s housing salvo met with enthusiasm, but NDP remains heavily criticized on affordability, health care
BC NDP holds comfortable 15-point lead over the party almost formerly known as the BC Liberals December 12, 2022 – Less than a month into his term as premier, David Eby has the opportunity for a fresh start with a
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