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
The Perspectives of Second-generation Immigrants in Canada
Broadly speaking, second-generation immigrants resemble non-immigrants when it comes to economic priorities such as obtaining work-life balance, but less so on things more closely related to heritage or culture
The Burden of Care: Addressing Challenges in Employment in the Nonprofit Sector
This report examines the perceptions of workers in the nonprofit sector and how these differ from workers in other sectors
The Lingering Effects of COVID-19
In the pandemic’s third year, a significant number of Canadians missed work or school due to COVID-19
Participation in Skills Training
The proportion of Canadian workers participating in training to improve their skills has increased over the past two years
Housing Affordability
Younger Canadians in particular have become more concerned about housing affordability and less optimistic about their prospects for home ownership.
Support for equalization: 2023 update
Results from the 2023 Confederation of Tomorrow Survey of Canadians
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
The shift to remote work: how workers in Canada are adapting to working from home
The majority of those who have been working from home say they prefer this arrangement and want it to continue once the pandemic is over.
Disconnecting from Work: The Varied Experiences of Canadian Workers
Many Canadians find it a challenge to keep their work, family and personal lives in balance.
Working when Sick: How Workplace Regulations and Culture will Impact the Post-Pandemic Recovery
Efforts to improve public health and contain the spread of serious illness must focus on both the lack of paid sick days and the influence of the prevailing workplace culture.
Making Up Time: The Pandemic’s Impact on Young Adults in Canada
The pandemic’s impact has been felt more acutely and more persistently among young Canadian adults.
Widening Inequality: Effects of the Pandemic on Jobs and Income
The pandemic has exacerbated pre-existing inequalities within Canadian society.
Work at Home or Live at Work: The Complexities of New Working Arrangements
Experiences of working from home have been more challenging for some workers than others, especially for those with young children at home.
Adapting to the Changing World of Work / S’adapter au monde du travail en pleine évolution
Canadians tend to have a positive assessment of both the impact of technological change and the value of the post-secondary education and skills training that they have received
Canadians’ Shifting Outlook on Employment / Changement du point de vue des Canadiens sur l’emploi
2020 Survey on Employment and Skills: Preliminary Report / Sondage 2020 sur l’emploi et les compétences : Rapport préliminaire
Intergenerational Mobility in Canada – An Update
The changing views on the prospects for the next generation were addressed by the Environics Institute for Survey research in its most recent Focus Canada survey.
Focus Canada 2012
Focus Canada is an ongoing public opinion research program that provides a credible, independent and sustained source of Canadian public opinion data on important issues facing the country...