The shift to remote work
The majority of those who have been working from home say they prefer this arrangement and want it to continue once the pandemic is over. And most of those who want to continue to work from home prefer to do so on a regular basis, rather than occasionally.
September 15, 2022
September 15, 2022Reporteconomy,COVID-19,survey on employment and skills
Disconnecting from work
The Survey on Employment and Skills confirms that many Canadians find it a challenge to keep their work, family and personal lives in balance. But experiences vary widely. Some workers, such as those who are self-employed, are more likely to appreciate the flexibility of modern work arrangements
September 15, 2022
September 15, 2022Reporteconomy,survey on employment and skills,government role
Social norms and racism in Canada
A new national research project documents for the first time the social norms that govern how Canadians think about and act on different types of racial micro-aggressive actions directed at people who are Indigenous or Black.
June 22, 2022
June 22, 2022Reportracism,public opinion research,social change,government role,lived experience,discrimination
Canadian Youth
A new national research project documents for the first time the social norms that govern how Canadians think about and act on different types of racial micro-aggressive actions directed at people who are Indigenous or Black.
March 31, 2022
March 31, 2022Reportcanadian identity,social values,values,youth,millennials & genz,civic engagement
Women’s Equality and the Women’s Movement: an Update
The study provides an analysis of Canadian public opinion on issues facing women in Canada today and on the impact of the women’s movement. It compares the latest results to those from previous surveys conducted in the 1980s, 1990s and 2000s.
January 4, 2022
January 4, 2022Reportfocus canada,social change,gender inequality
Working when sick
Efforts to improve public health and contain the spread of serious illness must focus on both the lack of paid sick days for many workers and the behaviour of those who have access to paid sick days but choose not to use them because of the prevailing workplace culture.
December 28, 2021
December 28, 2021Reporteconomy,survey on employment and skills,government role
Democracy and Political Polarization in Canada and the U.S.
This presentation compares the results in Canada and the United Sates. It shows that American politics remains highly polarized in several senses; for instance, there are significant gaps in trust in the political system between those who identify as liberals and those who identify as conservatives.
December 20, 2021
December 20, 2021Reportpolitics,united states,democracy,americasbarometer
Making up time
This report explores the experiences during the pandemic of younger adults, defined as those between the ages of 18 and 34.
November 30, 2021
November 30, 2021Reporteconomy,survey on employment and skills,government role
Race Relations in Canada 2021
This latest research once again confirms the reality of racism in Canada. A significant proportion of the population experiences discrimination because of their race or ethnic background at least occasionally, if not more often, and has witnessed other people encounter similar treatment.
November 3, 2021
November 3, 2021Reportrace relations,racism,race relations in canada survey,discrimination
Canadian public opinion about immigration and refugees 2021
Results from the latest Focus Canada survey reveal that Canadians continue to be largely positive and supportive about immigrants and refugees, who are much more likely to be viewed as making a positive contribution to the country than posing a threat.
October 22, 2021
October 22, 2021Reportimmigration,multiculturalism,focus canada,racism,discrimination









