All in this Together?
A year into the COVID-19 pandemic, efforts to limit the spread of the virus continue to depend in large part on the willingness of citizens to modify their behaviours to conform with public health guidelines, notably those relating to physical distancing and wearing masks.
Canadian governments must not squander their most precious resource in the fight against COVID-19
Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, governments in Canada have benefitted from remarkable public goodwill.
COVID-19, public policy and government decision-making
The latest Focus Canada research reveals that, despite the many disruptions and challenges facing Canadians today, the public as a whole has never been more supportive of their country's welcoming path when it comes to immigration and refugees.
The Division of Powers and Resources
Regional Perspectives on the Economy and Climate Change is the first in a series of reports that presents the results of this research. It focuses on the evolution of attitudes related to federalism, regionalism and nationalism, and more specifically on the related issues of energy and climate change policies in Canada.
Regional Perspectives on the Economy and Climate Change
Regional Perspectives on the Economy and Climate Change is the first in a series of reports that presents the results of this research. It focuses on the evolution of attitudes related to federalism, regionalism and nationalism, and more specifically on the related issues of energy and climate change policies in Canada.
New survey shows Canadians want lasting change to accompany economic recovery
Whoever pens Wednesday’s speech from the throne has no shortage of topics and suggestions to choose from. Pundits on both the left and the right have not been shy about sharing their favourite ideas.
A majority of Canadians support equalization – even in Alberta
This coming October will mark the 25th anniversary of the last Quebec referendum on sovereignty. Many Canadians, inside and outside the province, will celebrate by being thankful that we have finally put the era of constitutional plebiscites behind us.
As the economy restarts, Canada needs to focus on those hardest hit by the pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic triggered a sudden reversal of Canada’s employment picture: sliding from enjoying one of the lowest unemployment rates in decades to job loss or underemployment for millions of Canadians.
All together now?
Data from the 2018 Wellcome Global Monitor, a major study of attitudes to science and health conducted by Gallup in 140 countries, shows that most people worldwide trust scientists, and trust a doctor or nurse for health advice over other sources, such as family, friends or religious leaders.
In Canada, education excellence is also about equity
Functional families celebrate their members’ achievements – be they graduations from school, promotions at work, or personal bests in weekend pursuits.