Insights

The Canadian public’s views on immigration, the economy, the United States and Quebec independence could all see shifts in the coming year

The downward trend in all regions and age groups is not encouraging, but it could be a lot worse. Look at the U.S.

Building a safer city must mean doing more than an increased police presence. It should mean doing more to tackle social isolation and exclusion.

Solid support for refugees has developed over the years. On fossil fuels, Alberta’s divisions can’t be ignored. And young Canadians are in bad shape.

To make real gains in French-speaking areas of the country, it is the party’s personality that will count

Right across the Prairies, residents less likely to feel provincial governments can best speak for them

A reflection on the eve of the 40th anniversary of patriation and the Charter of Rights and Freedoms

Our latest survey confirms that the pandemic’s impact has been felt more acutely and more persistently among young adults

Two in five employees in Canada say they’ve gone in to work sick at least once in the past 12 months. A change in office culture is needed to end this.

Despite the extended time of crisis, Canadians’ opinions showed remarkable stability in many areas. The exceptions had little to do with COVID-19.

Any economic recovery worthy of its name should begin with making sure these Canadians who have been hardest hit by the pandemic-induced recession don’t fall even further behind.

Younger workers, immigrants, racialized people, Indigenous workers and workers with a physical or mental condition that limits their daily activity are all more likely to experience challenges working from home.

We need to go beyond the observation that the monarchy seems outdated, and prepare ourselves for the hard work of finding something that works better for us.

From declining confidence in business to growing concern about racism, Environics Institute’s public opinion studies show evolving beliefs on key issues.

Any relapse by governments into confused messaging and contradictory actions risks eroding the public buy-in, depriving Canada of what up until now has been one of its greatest advantages.

No government should try to hold up the pace of technological change. Rather, they should focus on trying to plug gaps in training so no one falls behind.

As we think through a recovery, our priority should be putting in place effective supports for those facing the greatest adversity

The answer to the question of whether Canadians are gaining or losing confidence in their democratic institutions depends in part on which region one is referring to.

C.D. Howe Institute

How are Canada's education systems performing relative to those of other countries?