Insights

There is nothing divisive about the expression of different identities when there is room for them to overlap.

Canadians will find some way to get through this with their penchants for tolerance, equality and inclusion intact

A new survey from the Environics Institute confirms Canadian Conservatives have bigger differences with U.S. Republicans than Canadian Liberals

The gap today between Republicans and Democrats in the U.S. is about twice as wide as that in Canada between Conservatives and Liberals

The centre of gravity in each of our cultures is in a radically different place, and each is moving along a different trajectory

Reflecting on the findings from the Race Relations in Canada 2021 Survey

Michael Adams, president of the Environics Institute, says most Canadians view multiculturalism as an important symbol of what we aspire to as a society

The election may have been unnecessary. It may have been tedious and uninspired. It may have changed little as far as the composition of the House of Commons is concerned. But it did not leave us more polarized or divided than ever before.

Angry antimask or antivaccination protestors fuelled by misinformation are currently a security and public health risk, but they are not the tip of a larger iceberg that reflects broader public opinion.

As we mark World Refugee Day, it is important to recognize that many Canadians have stepped up to sponsor refugees, and many more are keen to do so.

Social norms exert a powerful influence on how people interact with others, and deserve greater attention in addressing systemic racism

While populists around the world have used the pandemic’s many upheavals to sow fears against newcomers, Canada might never have been more sure of its broadly welcoming spirit than now

The differences between the outlooks of young adults in different parts of Canada have never been as small as they are today.

Canadians should challenge themselves to look past the deeply disturbing American news clips and reflect on the situation here at home

A special Environics Institute Insight by Michael Adams and Andrew Parkin: As Canadians face the COVID-19 crisis, research shows we bring three vital social strengths (and have one important opportunity to improve)

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Canadians don’t just want things to get back to normal; they want things to get better.

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While views on the economy are mixed, the general trends in Canada, especially on attitudes towards democracy and diversity, remain positive

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