Institute Projects
Since its founding in 2006, the Institute has conducted a number of groundbreaking public opinion and social research projects. Our reports are listed by publication date, or can be searched by topic or survey series.
Key Topics
Trusting federal and provincial government decision-making on key issues
A report from the 2024 Confederation of Tomorrow Survey of Canadians
AmercicasBarometer 2023 Canadian Survey
The survey is the most comprehensive source of information about support for democracy in Canada.
Satisfaction, Outlook and Opportunities
Younger Canadians have grown more dissatisfied with the way things are going in the country, and more pessimistic about prospects for the next generation
Democracy and Political Polarization in Canada and the U.S.
More Americans stand at either end of the political spectrum; more Canadians stand in the middle
A Better Canada: Values & Priorities after COVID-19
A Better Canada confirms that, for many, the eventual reopening of the economy should mean something better than going “back to normal.”
Political Polarization in Canada and the U.S.
In Canada, left-right polarization is much less pronounced than in the U.S., and has generally declined over the past decade.
Public Support for Canada’s Political System: Regional Trends
Satisfaction with democracy and trust in political actors growing in some regions of Canada and falling in others.
Influence in Canadian Politics
Roughly two-thirds of Canadians say that the wealthy, new technology companies like Google and Facebook, and large Canadian corporations have too much influence in Canadian politics.
Perceptions of Gender and Political Leadership
Younger men are twice as likely as younger women to say they have been personally encouraged to become a candidate for elected office.
AmericasBarometer 2017
The AmericasBarometer is a 29 country public opinion survey on democracy, governance and civic engagement, conducted every two to three years by a consortium of of research partners across the western hemisphere...
Global Survey on Women as National Leaders
A global survey on public attitudes about the qualifications of women as national leaders...
Canadian Public Opinion About Governance 2016
The world is changing rapidly, due in large part to fundamental transformations brought about by globalization, the digital revolution and social trends...