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Canadians don’t feel any less safe in public spaces compared with 2016 [Ipsos, Global News]
ByRichard Jenkins January 2, 2018January 5, 2018

It would take too long to list the extensive number of attacks on innocent people at public places in 2017 — Manchester, Barcelona, Las Vegas — are just some of the notable ones that would have been viewed here in Canada. Despite the number of attacks, or perhaps because we are becoming accustomed to them,…

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Personal finance | Recent Public Release

Canadians more positive about debt situation compared to year ago [Ipsos]
ByRichard Jenkins December 28, 2017January 5, 2018

It seems counterintuitive. Twenty-five per cent of Canadians think their debt situation is better today than it was a year ago (using top 3 box on 10 point scale). In comparison, only 14% are in a worse situation. Counterintuitive given rising house prices has made affordability a serious challenge and other independent sources that suggest…

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