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Canadians are divided about what should be the post-pandemic focus. Half want to prioritize social progress (improved social outcomes). The other half want to focus on economic growth. These are the findings of an Ipsos survey conducted with the Social Progress Imperative at the end of July. The Canadian results are in line with the…
It is that time of year. With pre-Christmas sales already well underway, a number of polls reflect on the dual nature of Canadian attitudes. The search for meaning and connection on the one hand. Spending on the other hand. A good indicator of the sense how Canadians are thinking about the holiday season is a…
The environment has taken front and centre in the federal election campaign. This reflects a broader focus globally. With the recent visit to Montreal by noted activist, Great Thunberg, the question of the month is about climate change. In late September, an Ipsos Global News poll found that one in three Canadians (31%) think we…
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.
Sick notes are a poor solution for employers and bad for government. For minor illnesses, they use up physician time when the solution is usually not a medical one and they are a hassle and cost to get for the employee. Requiring a sick note is an explicit message that the employer does not trust…
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A recent Global News Poll conducted by Ipsos is a compelling look at how we think about our health. Most notably, there is a strong connection between our physical and mental health that would come as no surprise to health practitioners. Canadians are overall quite pessimistic about their physical health. Just 23% are in excellent…
Doug Ford threatened to overrule a court decision with the notwithstanding clause recently. The court decision invalidated a law that was to reduce the size of Toronto’s city council. Ford justifies his decision to overrule the courts on the basis he was elected by the people and the courts are not. Of course, this seemed…
Compared to the rest of the world, Canadians see the health care system as being accessible but under stress according to a recent Ipsos global survey. The 28 country survey benchmarks Canadian views with those in other states. Overall, 62% of Canadians rate the health care they receive in Canada as good. This is comparable…
At the end of May, the Government of Canada announced plans to purchase the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion (for news coverage see). The decision by the federal government does not end the intergovernmental conflict. It also does not address indigenous concerns. The Liberal government’s environmental image is also tarnished since it is clearly allowing economics…
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In a new poll released last week for the Canadian Medical Association (CMA), Ipsos found that almost half of Canadians are at least somewhat confident (49%) that the health care system will be able to meet the seniors’ care needs that Canadians will have (see exact question wording on figure). Clearly, however, few have a…
