Institute Projects

Since its founding in 2006, the Institute has conducted a number of groundbreaking public opinion and social research projects, in most cases addressing populations not usually heard from and answering questions not previously asked. 

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January 6, 2026
| Americas Barometer

Social trust in Canada and the USA

Do Canadians and Americans still trust others in this age in political polarization?
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December 15, 2025
| Survey on Employment and Skills

Rising concerns about the impact of new technologies on employment

Canadian workers are increasingly worried about losing their job because the work they do will soon be done by computers or robots
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September 10, 2025
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Public Support for Child Care Programs in Canada

Final report from the YMCA-YWCA National Survey on Child Care Policy in Canada
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Latest Publications

October 31, 2013
Focus Canada

Focus Canada 2013: Canadian Public Opinion on Assisted Suicide

Focus Canada 2013: Canadian Public Opinion on Assisted Suicide
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May 31, 2012

Canadians on Hockey 2012

Hockey has long held a central place in Canada, and the National Hockey League is the flagship arena for the sport...
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