Research-inspired reflections on Canadian values and society
The Institute is marking its 10th anniversary with the publication of a new book presenting a collection of selected short essays and commentaries written by the Institute and its collaborators that have appeared in such publications as The Globe and Mail, Policy Options and the Literary Review of Canada over the past decade.
See research detailsThe Environics Institute and the Institute on Governance have partnered to conduct a national public opinion survey on democratic reform and governance. Read more in the Ottawa Citizen
See research detailsWhat does it mean to be a Black person today in Canada’s largest city?
The Environics Institute, in partnership with Ryerson University's Diversity Institute, United Way Toronto, and the YMCA of Greater Toronto, has conducted a major study focusing on the Black community in the Greater Toronto Area. Stay tuned for a public release of the study findings and conclusions in Septermber 2016.
See research detailsA national survey of non-Aboriginal Canadians
The Environics Institute for Survey Research has just released a major new survey of non-Aboriginal Canadians on what they know and think about Indigenous Peoples in Canada. The research was conducted in partnership with seven leading Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal organizations.
See research detailson important issues of public policy and social change. Social science-based evidence is key to helping organizations and citizens better understand Canada and our world as it is today, how it is changing, and where it is heading. Read More
The following commentary by Michael Adams was published online by iPolitics on September 6, 2016 >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Our world is changing rapidly, due in large part to fundamental and often disruptive transformations brought about by the globalization of economic production, finance ...
The following commentary by Michael Adams was published in the September 6, 2016 edition of the Globe and Mail >>>>>>>>>>> Conservative leadership hopeful Kellie Leitch attracted attention last week with a proposal to screen would-be newcomers to Canada for “anti-Canadian values.” On Sunday, political consultan...
Keith Neuman (Executive Director at the Environics Institute) was recently honoured by being elected as a Fellow to the Marketing Resarch and Intelligence Association (MRIA). MRIA is the professional association representing the country's marketing and public opinion organizations and individuals. MRIA Fellowship is the highest honour that MRIA can bestow u...
Theh following commentary was published by Michael Adams in the July 15, 2016 edition of iPolitics >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Even as most of us are glued to America's rancorous election, some Canadians--notably committed Conservati... Read More
Commentary by Michael Adams, Founder and President of the Environics Institute Sadiq Khan, London’s recently elected mayor and a Muslim, predicted that Hilary Clinton will “trounce” Donald Trump in the U.S. general election in November. Khan’s Conse... Read More
Arguably the most significant development in survey research over the past decade has been the rapid emergence of web-based online research methods. This trend has been driven primarily by the spread of online access and activity across the population; today roughly nine in ... Read More
Ten years ago this month Hurricane Katrina came ashore at New Orleans and devastated parts of the city, with aftereffects taking an even greater toll on the community in terms of dislocation, government mismanagement, racism and post-traumatic stress. Reconstruction of the i... Read More
Survey research has spread to virtually every corner of the populated world in recent years, extending even into conflict-ridden countries like Iraq and Afghanistan. The list of countries where such research is not possible is very small and recently shrunk by one with the e... Read More
