Research Co. – Public Opinion Polls and Analysis

Canadians Miss Family, Friends and Travel Most During COVID-19

More than three-in-five Canadians are paying attention to the news more often than they did before the outbreak.Read more Canadians Miss Family, Friends and Travel Most During COVID-19

Canadians Endorse Harsh Punishment for COVID-19 Opportunists

Three-in-four would support authorizing jail time for people who are offering bogus cures against the coronavirus.Read more Canadians Endorse Harsh Punishment for COVID-19 Opportunists

Canadians Satisfied with Governments on COVID-19 Handling

Two thirds of Canadians favour implementing a global ban on “wet markets” that sell live animals for human consumption.Read more Canadians Satisfied with Governments on COVID-19 Handling

Many Canadians Continue to Wish for an Elected Senate

More than a third of Canadians think the changes implemented by the prime minister have made the upper house better.Read more Many Canadians Continue to Wish for an Elected Senate

Some Canadians Forgoing Social Distancing in COVID-19 Crisis

Three-in-ten say it is “reasonable” to attend a gathering of 10 people or fewer—against the advice of health authorities.Read more Some Canadians Forgoing Social Distancing in COVID-19 Crisis

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What habits Canadians find more difficult to change in response to COVID-19

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A new poll on how Canadians are dealing with COVID-19 finds a gap between what people know about what to do and what they’re actually doing. Mario Canseco joins BIV publisher and editor-in-chief Kirk LaPointe to discuss the findings.

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Canadians and Americans Agree on Vaccinations for Children

pexels-photo-1449934 — Majorities in both countries believe individuals should decide if they want to get immunized against seasonal diseases. Read more.