Insights

The COVID-19 pandemic had both immediate and lingering impacts on our health. The immediate ones were all too obvious: millions died or became seriously ill. While some recovered quickly, others experienced persistent symptoms for months, if not years.

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

The downward trend in all regions and age groups is not encouraging, but it could be a lot worse. Look at the U.S.

Three years after the switch to remote work, there is little sign people are growing tired of it.

Our latest survey confirms that the pandemic’s impact has been felt more acutely and more persistently among young adults

Two in five employees in Canada say they’ve gone in to work sick at least once in the past 12 months. A change in office culture is needed to end this.

Despite the extended time of crisis, Canadians’ opinions showed remarkable stability in many areas. The exceptions had little to do with COVID-19.

Voters concerned about the push to be vaccinated and what they perceived as a loss of freedom during the pandemic were much more likely to vote PPC

As more people get vaccinated, the number of vaccine-hesitant Canadians is falling.

Any economic recovery worthy of its name should begin with making sure these Canadians who have been hardest hit by the pandemic-induced recession don’t fall even further behind.

Younger workers, immigrants, racialized people, Indigenous workers and workers with a physical or mental condition that limits their daily activity are all more likely to experience challenges working from home.

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

Any relapse by governments into confused messaging and contradictory actions risks eroding the public buy-in, depriving Canada of what up until now has been one of its greatest advantages.

A new Environics Institute survey confirms that, by a wide margin, Canadians want change

As we think through a recovery, our priority should be putting in place effective supports for those facing the greatest adversity

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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