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September 30, 2021
Michael Adams and Andrew Parkin

Having an election that changes nothing is not such a bad outcome after all

The election may have been unnecessary. It may have been tedious and uninspired. It may have changed little as far as the composition of the House of Commons is concerned. But it did not leave us more polarized or divided than ever before.
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September 20, 2021
Michael Adams and Andrew Parkin

Don’t let angry protestors fool you — Canadians still trust in our democracy

Angry antimask or antivaccination protestors fuelled by misinformation are currently a security and public health risk, but they are not the tip of a larger iceberg that reflects broader public opinion.
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March 18, 2021
Andrew Parkin

Can Canada engage in a significant constitutional change that leaves us more united?

We need to go beyond the observation that the monarchy seems outdated, and prepare ourselves for the hard work of finding something that works better for us.
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January 4, 2021
Michael Adams

COVID-19 changed everything, except Canada’s values of inclusiveness

While populists around the world have used the pandemic’s many upheavals to sow fears against newcomers, Canada might never have been more sure of its broadly welcoming spirit than now
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December 1, 2020
Andrew Parkin

Canadian governments must not squander their most precious resource in the fight against COVID-19

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.
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September 25, 2020
Michael Adams

New survey shows Canadians want lasting change to accompany economic recovery

A new Environics Institute survey confirms that, by a wide margin, Canadians want change
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February 12, 2020
Andrew Parkin

Satisfaction with Canada’s democracy declines significantly in Alberta

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.
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September 12, 2019
Michael Adams

Are Canadians losing confidence in their democracy?

While views on the economy are mixed, the general trends in Canada, especially on attitudes towards democracy and diversity, remain positive
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July 16, 2019
Other

Most Canadians don't want a province-first approach to climate change

Policy Options
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July 5, 2019
Other

Une alliance entre l’Alberta et le Québec est-elle possible ?

Policy Options
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June 15, 2019
Michael Adams

The authoritarian reflex: Will it manifest in Canada?

Globe and Mail
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April 3, 2019
Other

Canadians confident we can resolve regional differences

Policy Options
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October 8, 2018
Michael Adams

Does father know best? Canadian views - thankfully - continue to evolve

The Globe and Mail
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August 2, 2018
Keith Neuman

Canadians' confidence in their national institutions holding steady

Policy Optons
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June 11, 2018
Keith Neuman

The polling that matters comes after the election

Globe and mail
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January 20, 2018
Michael Adams

Sanctuary Cities: Why it's harder for Trumpism to take root in Canadian cities

Globe and Mail
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December 15, 2017
Andrew Griffith

The growing diversity within federal ridings

Policy Options
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July 3, 2017
Michael Adams

It's not happening here - Canadians keep faith in their democracy and government

Globe and Mail
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September 8, 2016
Michael Adams

No consensus on electoral reform in sight but Canadians still believe their democracy works

Globe and Mail
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January 13, 2016
Michael Adams

Take pride that Parliament reflects the face of Canada

Globe and Mail
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