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The ‘gig’ economy is not new. Informal work arrangements have always been part of the economy. What is new, is the sense that informal work arrangements have increased and become central to the operation of the economy. A recent Angus Reid Institute survey sheds some light on informal work arrangements. Canadians are divided about the…
A look back at four polls which have addressed the export of arms to Saudi Arabia with a focus on the inherent challenge of reconciling the public’s desire for an ethical policy with the realities of arms exports.
Governor General’s are generally not very newsworthy and tend to be front and centre for charity work and official functions. It is, therefore, noteworthy that one year into her appointment Governor General Julie Payette is the subject both of critical news coverage (see below) but that she also is now being tested in public opinion. A…
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As Canada is about to impose retaliatory tariffs on U.S. goods, it is interesting that Canadians have become more positive about the role of NAFTA in Canada. More than half (56%) now think the agreement benefits Canada. In 2017, 44% felt this way and 25% two years ago (preambles to the question changed in 2017…
Aid for international development is a hard sell to domestic audiences but the need for it is unlikely to go away. A significant new survey from the Angus Reid Institute and World Vision Canada sheds a light on the fundamental tension between an internationalist, value based commitment to aid and the beliefs and understanding that…
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Inevitably race was going to be raised as a factor in the justice system when Gerald Stanley was found innocent of the death of Colten Bouchie. Consider that the not guilty verdict was provided by a jury that did not have any Indigenous jurors despite the large Indigenous population in Saskatchewan. The defence was permitted…
It has been on our minds for sometime. Politicians, members of the media, and the entertainment industry have all been implicated with sometimes decisive implications for their careers. The danger of judging those accused in the media and how and if we can possibly have a reconciliation that acknowledges the past and moves forward in…
A recent Angus Reid Institute survey finds that 19% of Canadians have been prescribed opioids by a doctor in the past five years. Given the potential for many Canadians to have also accessed these from illegal sources, it is no wonder that many also viewed the problem as a crisis and one in which governments…
Only 26% of Canadians would prefer to buy online rather than from a physical store. Since we are in the heart of the shopping period, this is the natural question of the month. The preference for bricks and mortar is striking given the challenges in the retail sector in Canada but even at 26%, this…
The federal government has a self-imposed deadline of July 1, 2018 to legalize marijuana and effectively have in place a system for the regulation and sale of legal marijuana. While a majority, 65%, support legalization, there is considerable support (47%) for delaying the implementation according to a recent Angus Reid Institute Survey (ARI). Effectively, however, many…
