Research Co. findings in context:
2023
SEPTEMBER
September 21, 2023 – Nearly half of Canadians say drivers are worse than they were five years ago
September 19, 2023 – We need to strengthen democracy across all levels of government
September 14, 2023 – Reflecting on the lessons journalism legend Peter C. Newman taught me
September 12, 2023 – Significantly more B.C. families are struggling to make ends meet
September 7, 2023 – Poilievre ties Trudeau as Canadians’ preferred prime minister, new polling shows
September 5, 2023 – Canadians are divided on buying into biometric payment options
AUGUST
August 31, 2023 – Number of Canadians opposed to animals in rodeos rises
August 29, 2023 – Pursuing an MLB franchise is as popular in B.C. as hosting the FIFA World Cup
August 24, 2023 – How we communicate with banks, order food, contact city hall in the post-pandemic
August 22, 2023 – How British Columbians view the province’s top sports franchises
August 17, 2023 – The environment as an issue no longer reaches double digits across the country
August 15, 2023 – Higher taxes to address social, climate issues remain a tough sell
August 10, 2023 – Canadians are warming to updated O’Canada lyrics, survey finds
August 8, 2023 – British Columbians rank B.C.’s best and worst premiers
August 3, 2023 – Poll reveals Canadians’ views on gender identity in classrooms and conversion therapy
August 2, 2023 – The business world is not immune to ‘ghosting,’ new survey finds
JULY
July 28, 2023 – Canadians’ feelings on Russia have plummeted to same levels as North Korea
July 24, 2023 – Canadians singing a different tune about COVID-19 health measures after pandemic’s peak
July 21, 2023 – Canadians rank Justin Trudeau among best – and worst – prime ministers
July 19, 2023 – Remote work now a mandatory office option for younger generation
July 11, 2023 – Will Canadians shift news habits when Bill C-18 takes effect?
July 6, 2023 – Even Albertans aren’t in favour of separatism, survey shows
July 4, 2023 – Canadians’ perception of the economy is improving, albeit cautiously, new poll finds
JUNE
June 29, 2023 – Only 42 per cent of Canadians are proud of the country’s economy, says poll
June 27, 2023 – Canadians have deep concerns about the country’s justice system, new poll finds
June 22, 2023 – Decline in distracted driving screeches to a halt in B.C., new survey finds
June 20, 2023 – British Columbians’ support of TMX increases as pipeline nears completion, survey shows
June 15, 2023 – More than a third of Canadians believe in astrology, according to survey
June 13, 2023 – Employer-employee disconnect frustrates job market conditions, survey finds
June 8, 2023 – Nearly half of British Columbians believe race relations has worsened, poll finds
June 6, 2023 – Addressing B.C.’s opioid crisis is not a top priority for voters, polling shows
MAY
May 30, 2023 – Many British Columbians believe politicians have poorly handled the opioid crisis, polling finds
May 30, 2023 – The cost of doing business has worsened for nearly nine in 10 B.C. businesses, survey finds
May 25, 2023 – Majority of Canadians are hearing more noise in their community, poll finds
May 23, 2023 – As crime concerns grow, support for B.C. police force increases, polling shows
May 18, 2023 – Canadians’ moral compass has shifted slightly on certain issues, poll finds
May 16, 2023 – Price matters more to grocery shoppers than organic, new poll finds
May 11, 2023 – More Canadians hopping on the hockey bandwagon as playoffs progress
May 9, 2023 – A new brand and new leader have yet to shift political attitudes in B.C.
May 4, 2023 – Canadians remain divided about medical assistance in dying
May 2, 2023 – British Columbians dissatisfied with local action on homelessness, poll finds
APRIL
April 27, 2023 – What do Trudeau and Poilievre have in common? An air of arrogance, new poll finds
April 25, 2023 – Poll shows British Columbians most likely to dream about ‘next big thing’
April 20, 2023 – Trust in Canada’s health-care system is falling dramatically
April 18, 2023 – Canadians divided on justice system as safety issues deepen
April 13, 2023 – Canadians views on creationism in classrooms continue to evolve
April 11, 2023 – The problems with Ontario’s proposed political polling restrictions
April 6, 2023 – Full-time workers are stressed and feeling the fatigue
April 4, 2023 – Canadians lie more to their families than to their employers
MARCH
March 31, 2023 – Canadians aren’t opposed to “progressive punishment” for speeding, unpaid parking tickets
March 30, 2023 – Most British Columbians don’t oppose the ’15-minute city’ – even if they don’t understand it
March 28, 2023 – More than a quarter of British Columbians have lied about their earnings
March 21, 2023 – How Canadians lie – and how we justify telling untruths
March 16, 2023 – Canadians’ support of capital punishment for murder ticks up after several years of stability
March 14, 2023 – Fewer than one in five Canadians support country’s continued monarchy status
March 9, 2023 – Commuting by car in Metro Vancouver has become more appealing post-pandemic
March 7, 2023 – Most British Columbians want an inquiry into foreign election interference
March 3, 2023 – In an early federal election, there is no clear frontrunner
March 1, 2023 – Are Trudeau and Poilievre overpaid? Canadians don’t really know
FEBRUARY
February 23, 2023 – Only a quarter of British Columbians meet national exercise guidelines regularly
February 21, 2023 – Nearly a quarter of British Columbians would welcome vaccine passports back as COVID concerns abate
February 16, 2023 – The federal NDP want to end ‘reasonable force’ against children – but what is reasonable?
February 14, 2023 – A BC Liberal rebrand could help Falcon shake ghosts of leaders past
February 9, 2023 – How do Eby and Falcon compare in the eyes of British Columbian voters?
February 7, 2023 – Civic management of snowstorms leaves constituents dismayed
February 2, 2023 – More than four in five British Columbians are concerned about household energy costs
JANUARY
January 31, 2023 – More than half of British Columbians are ready for a new prime minister
January 26, 2023 – Housing remains atop the priority list for B.C.’s young adults
January 24, 2023 – Mixed response to recycling, other environmental issues in B.C.
January 19, 2023 – Pessimism over the economy, personal finances in Canada is up across the country
January 17, 2023 – Voters: Are you ready to return to the ballot box in 2023?
January 12, 2023 – Russia fights its way to the bottom of Canadians’ rankings of foreign countries
January 5, 2023 – British Columbians struggling to recover financial health in wake of pandemic
Our analysis from 2022
DECEMBER
December 29, 2022 – Service and other factors that trigger tipping’s tipping point across Canada
December 27, 2022 – B.C.’s justice system under-funded, overly soft on offenders, respondents say
December 22, 2022 – More second thoughts about Canada’s chamber of ‘sober second thought’
December 19, 2022 – Canadians predict a merrier Christmas, happier holidays this year
December 15, 2022 – Satisfaction over how COVID pandemic has been handled is highest in B.C.
December 12, 2022 – Soccer interest growing but still not a priority for most Canadian sports fans
December 8, 2022 – Demographic gap widens in the return to pre-pandemic shopping habits in B.C.
December 6, 2022 – Religion’s importance is on the decline in Canada and the United States
December 1, 2022 – Majority of respondents disagree with decisions to remove statues
NOVEMBER
November 28, 2022 – More British Columbians are now eager to expand their travel horizons
November 24, 2022 – More Canadians losing sleep over finance and money matters
November 21, 2022 – Survey finds mixed support for hosting major sporting events in B.C.
November 17, 2022 – Morality increasingly considered a barrier to health-care access in Canada
November 14, 2022 – British Columbians having a hard time digesting food price hikes
November 10, 2022 – Push for Alberta, Saskatchewan sovereignty acts raises concern, support from fellow provinces
November 7, 2022 – Support for changing British Columbia’s name is highest among youth
November 3, 2022 – Close to half of respondents want Canada to establish new guidelines for birthright citizenship
OCTOBER
October 31, 2022 – Pierre Poilievre factor looms large in the realignment of Canada’s political map
October 27, 2022 – When to hold it, what to wear when celebrating it: Halloween hot-button issues
October 24, 2022 – There are more Canadian organ donation supporters than registered Canadian donors
October 20, 2022 – Support growing in Canada for decriminalizing all drugs for personal use
October 17, 2022 – BC NDP leadership change promises to redraw province’s political landscape
October 13, 2022 – Confusion reigns supreme in reasons for low voter turnout in civic elections
October 10, 2022 – Legal cannabis dealers starting to gain market share in Canada
October 6, 2022 – Pandemic’s changes to travel and other business practices appear permanent
October 3, 2022 – Real action needed now on Indigenous reconciliation issues
SEPTEMBER
September 29, 2022 – Growing number of British Columbians say health-care system in need of major rehab
September 26, 2022 – Canadians leading the politically correct parade in North America
September 22, 2022 – Popularity of Royal Family picks up in Canada
September 19, 2022 – Gauging how relationships in Canada have withstood pandemic pressures
September 15, 2022 – Majority of British Columbians back wider use of speed enforcement technology
September 12, 2022 – Barometer rising on climate change concerns for Canadians and Americans
September 8, 2022 – Poll finds Stewart and Sim leading mayoral horse race in City of Vancouver
September 5, 2022 – Opinions of driver quality in Canada heading back downhill
September 1, 2022 – Ottawa animosity sparks rise in Alberta sovereignty aspirations
AUGUST
August 29, 2022 – Cascadian connections alive and well for the majority of British Columbians
August 25, 2022 – Political polarization remains less pervasive in Canada than in the U.S.
August 22, 2022 – Survey: Rising level of urban noise disturbing an increasing number of Canadians
August 18, 2022 – Survey: Majority of respondents have little faith in government to eradicate homelessness in B.C.
August 12, 2022 – Survey: Measuring the integration of metrification across the country
August 11, 2022 – Survey: Housing, property taxes, crime top list of voter concerns in Metro Vancouver
August 8, 2022 – Survey: Ambivalence now prevails over pandemic game plans in Canada
August 4, 2022 – Survey: Trans Mountain pipeline expansion opposition decreasing in Western Canada
August 1, 2022 – Survey: Canadians seeing more dark clouds on their financial, economic horizon
JULY
July 28, 2022 – Survey: Co-ordinated government action needed to address B.C.’s housing crisis, respondents say
July 25, 2022 – Three-quarters of British Columbians support mandatory calorie counts on menus
July 21, 2022 – Survey: How we listen to music in Canada
July 18, 2022 – B.C.’s activist protest appetite less than special interest groups claim
July 14, 2022 – What’s up with WhatsApp use in Canada
July 11, 2022 – Crime, public safety continue to be major concerns for British Columbians
July 7, 2022 – Survey: respondents rank Canada’s best and worst federal political leaders
July 4, 2022 – Support for 2030 Olympic Games bid gaining momentum in B.C.
JUNE
June 30, 2022 – Inflation among issues eroding Canadians’ faith in federal leadership
June 27, 2022 – Canadian pride in the country’s Parliament, economy and courts in rapid decline
June 23, 2022 – Support grows for B.C. anti-corruption commissioner following release of Cullen Commission report
June 20, 2022 – Too easy for too many candidates to get on municipal election ballots, survey respondents say
June 16, 2022 – City support for Metro amalgamation growing in lead-up to 2022’s municipal elections
June 13, 2022 – Medium-well and middle of the road for the majority of Canadians
June 9, 2022 – The need for less speed on neighbourhood streets a top safety priority for most British Columbians
June 6, 2022 – Making sense of eliminating cents varies across the country
June 2, 2022 – Charities continue to be the hardest sell in the new world of online digital transactions
MAY
May 30, 2022 – Russia ousts North Korea to claim title of least-liked country
May 26, 2022 – Survey: Bike lane debate in Vancouver gradually losing its momentum
May 23, 2022 – Pandemic’s retreat softening public opinion poll for politicians
May 19, 2022 – Public’s COVID-19 pandemic concerns, anxiety declining in Canada
May 16, 2022 – Poll gauges changing views on matters of morality in Canada
May 12, 2022 – Canadians spending less time cooking as pandemic wanes
May 9, 2022 – Relevance of resurrecting abortion debate in Canada questioned
May 5, 2022 – Cash makes comeback but credit and debit are king
May 2, 2022 – Shift to electric vehicle acceptance is accelerating slowly in B.C.
APRIL
April 28, 2022 – Canadian ban on ‘conversion therapy’ supported by clear majority: poll
April 25, 2022 – Views on vaping are softening in post-pandemic Canada
April 21, 2022 – Public fears of COVID-19 haven’t eased over past month: poll
April 18, 2022 – British Columbians seeing less distracted driving, poll finds
April 14, 2022 – Can we talk? Human interaction trumps tech in some realms of communication: poll
April 11, 2022 – Work regains the upper hand in the battle for B.C. work-life balance: poll
April 7, 2022 – Poll tracks rising concern for animal welfare in Canada
April 4, 2022 – Evolution trumps creationism for Canadians, poll finds
MARCH
March 31, 2022 – Support for mandatory childhood vaccinations falls 13 points in four years, poll finds
March 28, 2022 – Idea of federal Liberal-NDP merger finds broad support, polls suggest
March 24, 2022 – Most Canadians remain anxious about lifting of COVID-19 restrictions: poll
March 21, 2022 – Poll gives federal COVID-19 handling a public-opinion booster
March 17, 2022 – More than one in four B.C. women face ‘significant’ or ‘moderate’ gender discrimination: poll
March 14, 2022 – British Columbians’ finances still suffering from ills of pandemic: poll
March 10, 2022 – Canadians’ views about death penalty split along party, regional lines
March 7, 2022 – British Columbians back changes to increase transparency of political processes: poll
March 3, 2022 – Most Canadians say Canada should back Ukraine against Russia: poll
FEBRUARY
February 28, 2022 – Popularity of monarchy and Royal Family sinking fast in Canada
February 24, 2022 – Support for use of Emergencies Act outweighs opposition by two to one
February 21, 2022 – Housing-related stress now tops financial worries for B.C. families
February 17, 2022 – Seven in 10 British Columbians approve of John Horgan’s job performance: poll
February 14, 2022 – More Canadians prefer status quo on immigration: poll
February 10, 2022 – Bad table manners are recipe for soured romance: poll
February 7, 2022 – Government approval rating gets boost from vaccine deployment
February 3, 2022 – Large majorities of Canadians continue to support vaccine passports, mask mandates
JANUARY
January 31, 2022 – Majority of survey respondents say Canada should boycott Beijing Games
January 27, 2022 – More than half of Canadians rate economy as “bad” or “very bad”
January 24, 2022 – Apathy has replaced controversy over the future of Canada’s Senate
January 20, 2022 – Tax-scam phone calls on rise in B.C., poll finds
January 17, 2022 – Return to pre-pandemic office life increasingly unlikely for B.C.
January 13, 2022 – Public support runs high for sidelining violence in hockey, poll finds
January 10, 2022 – Most B.C. residents trust BC NDP to resolve affordable housing issues: poll
January 6, 2022 – Canadians’ views about China, U.S., at a standstill, poll suggests
January 3, 2022 – Poll: Young Canadians continue to be more likely to believe in astrology, other supernatural concepts
Our analysis from 2021
DECEMBER
December 30, 2021 – Support for recycling, tighter rules around single-use plastics remains high in B.C.
December 27, 2021 – Regional divisions hold steady after federal election, poll shows
December 23, 2021 – Metro Vancouver residents support extending municipal vote to legal immigrants: poll
December 20, 2021 – Survey finds more optimism in Canadian festive feelings this year
December 16, 2021 – Omicron variant saps confidence that worst of pandemic is over
December 13, 2021 – Proposed city parking fees panned by most Metro Vancouver drivers
December 9, 2021 – Majority of Canadians continue to support boycott of Beijing Winter Games
December 6, 2021 – NHL continues to be a fan favourite in Canada’s pro sports rankings: poll
December 2, 2021 – Poll highlights deep e-commerce age gap
NOVEMBER
November 29, 2021 – Canadians think drivers are getting better, poll finds
November 25, 2021 – British Columbians feeling heightened travel anxiety as holidays approach
November 22, 2021 – Canadians increasingly impatient with climate-change deniers: poll
November 18, 2021 – Strong majority favours requiring vaccine passports in Canadian workplaces
November 15, 2021 – Public approval rises for federal handling of pandemic: poll
November 11, 2021 – Canadians watching their language more carefully, poll finds
November 8, 2021 – Concern over crime remains a major issue in B.C. municipalities
November 4, 2021 – Majority of British Columbians see opioid crisis as ‘major concern’
November 1, 2021 – BC Liberals still a top target of blame for money-laundering scandal: poll
OCTOBER
October 28, 2021 – No matter how you slice it, pizza with pineapple is a clear winner with Canadians: poll
October 25, 2021 – Skepticism replacing enthusiasm for returning Olympic Games to B.C.
October 21, 2021 – Large proportion of Canadian job-seekers are skeptical about hiring process
October 18, 2021 – Cannabis legalization acceptance differs along ethnic lines in B.C., poll reveals
October 14, 2021 – Most Canadians agree on steps toward Indigenous reconciliation: poll
October 11, 2021 – Canadians’ faith in the country’s health-care system still strong
October 7, 2021 – Pipeline project supporters outnumber opponents in B.C. by small margin
October 4, 2021 – Majority of Canadians support provincial vaccine passport plans: poll
SEPTEMBER
September 30, 2021 – Don’t bet on party leaders losing their jobs any time soon, poll suggests
September 27, 2021 – Exit poll insights on 2021 election campaign winners and losers
September 23, 2021 – Prolonged pandemic casts outsized shadow over Canadian politics
September 20, 2021 – Politicians failing to address cellphone cost discontent in Canada
September 13, 2021 – New poll hints at renewed Liberal minority government
September 13, 2021 – Uncertainty a certainty for post-vaccination office environment
September 9, 2021 –Most Canadians support boycott of Winter Olympics in Beijing: poll
September 6, 2021 – O’Toole leads poll on foreign policy, Trudeau tops on crime, health care
AUGUST
August 30, 2021 –Liberal support among Canadian voters drops to 33%: poll
August 30, 2021 – Majority of British Columbians happy with province’s name, flag
August 25, 2021 – Vast majority in B.C. support use of vaccine passports for sporting events, concerts, gyms
August 23, 2021 – British Columbians proud of their province and what it represents
August 19, 2021 – Separatist sentiment has faded in Canada since last year: poll
August 16, 2021 – Survey finds mediocre marks for B.C. MPs heading ministries
August 10, 2021 – Federal Liberals polling strongly in B.C. as vote looms
August 9, 2021 – Emergency preparedness is a low priority for British Columbians: poll
August 5, 2021 – Most Canadians say they understand discrimination – but many don’t think their neighbours do: poll
August 2, 2021 – Housing issue could spell trouble for BC NDP, poll suggests
JULY
July 29, 2021 – Almost half of Canadians think Canada should be a mosaic: poll
July 26, 2021 – Slim majority of B.C. residents see Indigenous territory acknowledgements as positive step
July 22, 2021 – Poll pegs Pierre Trudeau as best of last nine prime ministers
July 19, 2021 – Pandemic politics playing into hands of federal Liberal strategists
July 15, 2021 – Canadians see light at end of pandemic tunnel, poll suggests
July 12, 2021 – Support for weeding out gas-powered landscaping gear is growing
July 8, 2021 – New president changes Canadians’ minds about U.S.: poll
July 5, 2021 – Winners and losers in post-pandemic professional sports business
July 1, 2021 – COVID year has put a dent in some Canadians’ pride in their country
JUNE
June 28, 2021 – Automated speed enforcement in B.C. gets green light from public in poll
June 24, 2021 – Most Canadians cultivating an interest in gardening, finds poll
June 21, 2021 – Majority of British Columbians say let’s play major league ball: poll
June 17, 2021 – Federal election prospects stay strong for Liberals: poll
June 14, 2021 – B.C. public continues to embrace lower residential speed limits, poll finds
June 10, 2021 – Poll finds widespread dissatisfaction with Canadian justice system
June 7, 2021 – British Columbians losing faith in ability of taxes to ease home prices
June 2, 2021 – Canada lacks support for people coping after a miscarriage, poll suggests
MAY
May 31, 2021 – Electric vehicle roadblocks ahead in B.C.: infrastructure and cost
May 27, 2021 – Poll finds rising public satisfaction with government’s COVID vaccination plans
May 24, 2021 – Most Canadians seeing light at the end of the COVID-19 tunnel: poll
May 20, 2021 – Fraser Valley residents support proposed revival of interurban rail service: poll
May 17, 2021 – Support for separated bike lanes remains strong in Vancouver
May 13, 2021 – Canadians split on idea of bringing back death penalty: poll
May 10, 2021 – Work, money matters continuing to keep Canadians awake at night
May 6, 2021 – Almost two-thirds of Canadians support idea of vaccine passports: poll
May 3, 2021 – Confidence in the security of online banking and retail rising in B.C.
APRIL
April 29, 2021 – Pandemic fails to move public-opinion needle on morality: poll
April 26, 2021 – For underground alerts in your neighbourhood, who you gonna call?
April 22, 2021 – Canadians continue to find no shortage of disinformation, vitriol on social media, poll
April 19, 2021 – Most Canadians not ready to expand drug legalization beyond cannabis
April 15, 2021 – Despite some improvement during pandemic, many B.C. residents still struggle with work-life balance
April 12, 2021 – When it comes to tax time in Canada, GST, PST still draw most ire: poll
April 8, 2021 – Most Canadians back Supreme Court decision to uphold carbon tax: poll
April 5, 2021 – Public confidence in government’s pandemic management waning
April 1, 2021 – Most Canadians favour boycotting next year’s Beijing Olympics, poll finds
MARCH
March 29, 2021 – Support rising for adding creationism to public school curriculum
March 25, 2021 – B.C. residents broadly support idea of vaccine passports, poll finds
March 22, 2021 – A fine balance: office imperatives and remote work flexibility
March 18, 2021 – Trudeau’s Liberals stable, O’Toole’s Tories lose ground in poll
March 15, 2021 – Survey reveals whose finances the pandemic has hit hardest in B.C.
March 11, 2021 – Canadians switch channel on digital recording as TV habits change
March 8, 2021 – COVID-19 pandemic skeptics remain a fringe minority in B.C.
March 4, 2021 – Canadians pounce on cat-ownership opportunities during pandemic
March 1, 2021 – Rising number of Canadians ready to rethink country’s relationship with monarchy
FEBRUARY
February 25, 2021 – Poll sniffs out rise in dog ownership during pandemic
February 22, 2021 – Slow reopening of the economy still backed by majority in B.C.
February 18, 2021 – Two-thirds of Canadians oppose export of live horses for meat
February 15, 2021 – Appetite for independence varies widely among western provinces
February 11, 2021 – Pandemic heats up thermostat wars in Canadian homes, poll finds
February 8, 2021 – Youngest adults driving the move to online food delivery in B.C.
February 4, 2021 – Canadians evenly split on progress of COVID-19 vaccine rollout
February 1, 2021 – Sounds of silence are increasingly elusive in the COVID-19 era
JANUARY
January 28, 2021 – B.C. voters favour less bratty behaviour, more transparency from MLAs: poll
January 25, 2021 – Government pandemic performance ratings slipping, survey finds
January 21, 2021 – British Columbians strongly support ban on in-person religious services: poll
January 18, 2021 – Radio remains the top medium for music consumption in Canada
January 14, 2021 – Canadians open to expanding access to medically assisted death: poll
January 11, 2021 – Western Canadians happy to throw out single-use-plastic habits: poll
January 8, 2021 – Outlook: Health care, economy stay top of mind as pandemic’s end nears
January 7, 2021 – Biden victory restores some Canadian affection for U.S., poll finds
January 4, 2021 – More B.C. residents blaming drugs, mental-health issues for crime
Our analysis from 2020
DECEMBER
December 31, 2020 – Similar numbers of Canadians and Americans say they approve of ‘political correctness’
December 24, 2020 – B.C. residents support seizing cellphones of distracted drivers: poll
December 21, 2020 – Politics is a key influencer in North American immigration views
December 17, 2020 – Public approval of Trudeau’s job performance rises, poll finds
December 14, 2020 – Canadians pessimistic about prospects for happy Christmas break
December 10, 2020 – Popularity of working from home will be vaccine-resistant, poll suggests
December 7, 2020 – Wait time worries down, doctor-nurse shortage concerns up in B.C.
December 3, 2020 – More than half of Canadians and Americans say ‘conversion therapy’ should be banned: poll
NOVEMBER
November 30, 2020 – Canadians’ pessimistic pandemic state of mind worsening
November 26, 2020 – Canadians, Americans open to allowing permanent residents to vote: poll
November 23, 2020 – Perceptions and reality collide over crime levels in Western Canada
November 19, 2020 – Vancouver voters support ward system, tougher nomination rules: poll
November 16, 2020 – Pollution, climate change weigh on most British Columbians’ minds: poll
November 12, 2020 – Proportion of non-gamblers rises in B.C. as pandemic changes industry’s odds: poll
November 9, 2020 – Less pipeline politics polarization now between B.C. and Alberta
November 5, 2020 – Poll shows 72% support but only 15% usage for ride-hailing in British Columbia
November 2, 2020 – U.S. presidential election math: unravelling unknown unknowns
OCTOBER
October 29, 2020 – Dog-eared Tory playbook failed to score for BC Liberals
October 26, 2020 – Where there’s smoke there remains fiery opposition in Canada
October 22, 2020 – More than two in five owners of gas-burning cars ready to go electric: poll
October 19, 2020 – Workplace harassment and abuse remain major concerns in Canada
October 15, 2020 – Canadians appear to be to steering toward better driving habits: poll
October 12, 2020 – The vote will increasingly be in the mail in B.C.’s provincial elections
October 9, 2020 – BC NDP maintains double-digit lead over Liberals at campaign midway point: poll
October 5, 2020 – Concern rising in Canada and the United States over opioid crisis
October 1, 2020 – Mail-in ballots deliver challenges to B.C. voters
SEPTEMBER
September 28, 2020 – Pandemic the overriding wild card for all parties in election 2020
September 24, 2020 – Little enthusiasm in Canada and U.S. for heating up abortion debate: poll
September 24, 2020 – Horgan leads Wilkinson as preferred premier by 17 points, poll finds
September 21, 2020 – Canadians, Americans divided on issue of zoos and aquariums: poll
September 17, 2020 – Liberals hold thin advantage federally as possible election looms
September 14, 2020 – Pandemic propels rise in walking’s popularity among B.C. residents
September 10, 2020 – Pandemic rewrites pro sports’ fan-experience playbook: poll
September 7, 2020 – Pandemic realities eroding Canadian confidence in recovery
September 3, 2020 – Most Canadians want government to take harder look at birth tourism: poll
AUGUST
August 31, 2020 – Mixed emotions persist over our war on terrorism involvement
August 27, 2020 – Canadians’ views on residential schools ‘significantly different’ than when they were students
August 24, 2020 – Life and death issue of active organ donor registration
August 20, 2020 – Canadians changing the channel on how they watch video
August 17, 2020 – COVID-19 crisis has failed to erode faith in Canadian health care
August 14, 2020 – Strong dislike of Donald Trump triples in Canada over past year: poll
August 10, 2020 – Canadians might want to brush up on dental hygiene, poll suggests
August 6, 2020 – Canadians’ financial worries easing as lockdowns lift, poll finds
August 3, 2020 – Poll results underline B.C.’s proud, independent streak
JULY
July 30, 2020 – Canadians and Americans immune to travel bug while COVID-19 persists: poll
July 27, 2020 – More Canadians harbouring negative views of China, Russia, the U.S.
July 23, 2020 – Canadians pick their most loved – and loathed – prime ministers in poll
July 20, 2020 – More Canadians embracing value of multiculturalism in the country
July 16, 2020 – More B.C. cannabis consumers choosing legal suppliers over black market: poll
July 14, 2020 – Gun violence imported from U.S. is a key concern for Canadians
July 9, 2020 – Women, independent voters turn away from Trump: poll
July 6, 2020 – Government’s approval rating up in pandemic’s 100-day checkup
July 2, 2020 – Canadians take more pride in multiculturalism, less in economy this year
JUNE
June 26, 2020 – Unswerving support for automated speed enforcement in B.C., poll finds
June 25, 2020 – Pandemic hasn’t cooled climate-change concerns in Canada and U.S.: poll
June 22, 2020 – Spousal approval ratings from inside the COVID confinement pod
June 18, 2020 – Poll finds steady support for B.C. government’s housing taxes
June 15, 2020 – Pandemic has weakened the fitness focus of many Canadians
June 11, 2020 – Agriculture, local governments are top bailout priorities in B.C. poll
June 8, 2020 – How the pandemic has changed what’s on Canada’s menu
June 4, 2020 – Metro Vancouver residents report spike in crime during pandemic: poll
June 1, 2020 – Pandemic has pumped up popularity for PM and most premiers
MAY
May 28, 2020 – Handling of pandemic boosts fortunes of Horgan, BC NDP: poll
May 25, 2020 – Cash no longer king as COVID-19 rewrites purchasing behaviour, poll finds
May 21, 2020 – Poll tracks B.C. residents’ readiness, reticence about post-pandemic life
May 18, 2020 – Canadians stay cautious about easing COVID-19 restrictions: poll
May 14, 2020 – More than 70% of B.C. residents support province’s plan to reopen economy: poll
May 11, 2020 – COVID-19-wary Canadians burst the ‘family bubbles’ proposal
May 7, 2020 – Poll reveals Trudeau’s strengths and weaknesses with voters after four and a half years in power
May 5, 2020 – Majority agree with provincial plans to ease lockdown restrictions
APRIL
April 30, 2020 – Metro Vancouverites favour government help for smaller B.C. tourism, service companies during pandemic
April 27, 2020 – Canada’s COVID-19 response trumps U.S. actions, survey finds
April 23, 2020 – Poll highlights struggle to find right mix of distraction, education for kids during pandemic
April 20, 2020 – Poll finds varying views on Canada’s COVID-19 lockdown lookout
April 16, 2020 – Canadians expect more working from home in post-COVID-19 world
April 13, 2020 – Politicians score mixed reviews on their pandemic performances
April 9, 2020 – Fake claims tainting stream of COVID-19 information in Canada: poll
April 6, 2020 – COVID-19 pandemic worries Canadians more than 2008 crisis did: poll
April 2, 2020 – COVID-19 isolation spurs Canadians to read, exercise, call loved ones more: poll
MARCH
March 30, 2020 – Most Canadians support jail for COVID-19 quacks, profiteers: poll
March 23, 2020 – Most Canadians want more say in choosing senators, poll finds
March 22, 2020 – Two-thirds of Canadians satisfied with federal government’s handling of COVID-19: poll
March 20, 2020 – Poll raises alarm over what Canadians see as “reasonable” responses to COVID-19
March 19, 2020 – Political fault lines divide opinion on breastfeeding in Canada, U.S.
March 16, 2020 – Three in five British Columbians support Coastal GasLink project: poll
March 12, 2020 – Half a year after election, federal NDP, Liberals top poll of B.C. residents
March 9, 2020 – Public indifference to Britain’s Royal Family rises in Canada
March 5, 2020 – Gender discrimination is stubbornly persistent in B.C., poll suggests
March 2, 2020 – Poll illustrates the ongoing death-penalty divide in North America
FEBRUARY
February 27, 2020 – Young customers are key ingredient in B.C. food takeout, delivery businesses
February 24, 2020 – Conscience rights issue divides Canadians in surprising ways
February 20, 2020 – Snow-clearing efforts get frosty reception from 49% of British Columbians: poll
February 17, 2020 – Cost of living, workplace tensions atop concerns for B.C. families
February 13, 2020 – Anti-vaxxer misinformation infecting youngest adults, poll suggests
February 10, 2020 – B.C.’s Olympics legacy buoys support for another bid, survey finds
February 6, 2020 – Poll tunes into gender, age gaps in Canadian TV-watching habits
February 4, 2020 – BC NDP tops voter polling as provincial election rumours percolate
JANUARY
January 30, 2020 – As Meng case drags on, public wariness of China remains entrenched in B.C., polls find
January 27, 2020 – Passing grades for city halls, but homelessness a hot-button issue
January 23, 2020 – Three in five Canadians think Trump has been bad for Canada: poll
January 21, 2020 – Canada boasts diverse mosaic of moralities, survey suggests
January 16, 2020 – Most B.C. residents recognize mining’s role in drive for zero-emission vehicles: poll
January 13, 2020 – Canadians losing sleep over money, finances and employment
January 9, 2020 – U.K. continues to hold special place in Canadians’ affections: poll
January 7, 2020 – Alberta premier’s unpopularity blunts spike in support for separatism: poll
January 2, 2020 – Poll finds broad support for B.C. speculation, foreign-buyer’s taxes
Our analysis from 2019
DECEMBER
December 30, 2019 – Younger Canadians more likely to believe in astrology, survey finds
December 26, 2019 – Removal of free parking won’t drive all Vancouverites away from Granville Island
December 23, 2019 – British Columbians dismayed by, disconnected on phone costs
December 18, 2019 – Poll unwraps drop in Canadian affection for saying “merry Christmas”
December 16, 2019 – Little movement in B.C. support for pipeline, survey suggests
December 12, 2019 – Vancouver public opinion swerves in favour of bike lanes
December 10, 2019 – B.C. drivers’ strategies for easing fuel-price pain
December 5, 2019 – Penny for your thoughts: do Canadians miss the one-cent coin?
December 3, 2019 – Debate continues over creationism’s place in Canada’s schools
NOVEMBER
November 28, 2019 – British Columbians support mobile phone ban in classrooms
November 26, 2019 – Phase 1 of city’s plastics ban supported by 76% of Vancouverites
November 21, 2019 – Survey gauges evolving Canadian views about treatment of animals
November 20, 2019 – Generations point fingers at each other over bad driving habits
November 14, 2019 – Three in four British Columbians support current rules for physician-assisted dying
November 12, 2019 – More Canadians would like to snuff out vaping, survey finds
November 7, 2019 – Litterbugs, bad drivers top list of lawbreakers vexing Metro Vancouverites
November 5, 2019 – B.C. residents divided on province’s carbon tax as levy turns 11
OCTOBER
October 31, 2019 – Exit poll shows half of Canadian voters support changing federal electoral system
October 29, 2019 – Plumbing the depths of Canada’s other great divide: Halloween
October 22, 2019 – Big leagues’ stereotypes don’t score points with young Canadians
October 21, 2019 – Most Canadians favour NDP-supported Liberal minority government: exit poll
October 17, 2019 – Public attitudes toward pot hold steady as legalization turns 1
October 14, 2019 – Canadians would welcome crackdown on bogus online news: poll
October 10, 2019 – British Columbians feel better about volunteering with others than about solo giving: poll
October 8, 2019 – Mandatory voting among remedies for low voter turnout in Canada
October 3, 2019 – Environment is No. 1 issue for voters in federal election: poll
October 1, 2019 – Survey pinpoints concerns over rollout of ride-hailing in B.C.
SEPTEMBER
September 27, 2019 – ‘Brownface’ controversy fails to dent Trudeau’s approval rating
September 26, 2019 – B.C. poll respondents have a message for annoying callers
September 24, 2019 – British Columbians cast wary eye on continued Hong Kong unrest
September 19, 2019 – Odds are good that most B.C. residents view gambling favourably
September 17, 2019 – Manitoba election outcome a precursor of federal parties’ fate? [Data Tables]
September 12, 2019 – Most non-European B.C. residents have faced ethnic discrimination, poll finds
September 10, 2019 – Are B.C. buying habits being influenced by consumer activism?
September 5, 2019 – British Columbians concerned about health care wait times: survey
September 3, 2019 – Parents grapple with the complexities of their kids’ career paths
AUGUST
August 29, 2019 – Federal candidates face thicket of cynicism in B.C., poll suggests
August 27, 2019 – B.C. residents, Albertans don’t rule out cross-Rockies move: poll
August 22, 2019 – Poll on Canadian food tastes is packed with regional flavour
August 20, 2019 – Poll finds support for system to boost number of organ donations
August 15, 2019 – Fear of crime stalks B.C. regions
August 13, 2019 – Canadians warm up to harm reduction in fight against opioids
August 8, 2019 – Canadian voters give credit for low unemployment along partisan lines: poll
August 6, 2019 – British Columbians feel more kinship with Seattleites than with Torontonians
August 1, 2019 – Intolerance on sexual identity issues persists in Canada: poll
JULY
July 30, 2019 – Green New Deal could help Liberals reconnect with B.C. voters
July 25, 2019 – Majority of Canadians oppose ‘conversion therapy’
July 23, 2019 – Poll finds voters in no mood for a majority federal government
July 18, 2019 – Getting to the meat of what Canadians think of grilling
July 16, 2019 – Canadian suspicion about Chinese investment is deepening
July 11, 2019 – Survey reveals width of gap between Canadian, U.S. attitudes on abortion
July 9, 2019 – Most B.C. drivers support automated speed enforcement: survey
July 4, 2019 – Television, microwave are major ingredients in B.C. mealtime habits, survey finds
July 2, 2019 – After re-approval of Trans Mountain expansion, most B.C. residents continue to support project
JUNE
June 27, 2019 – Survey reveals what’s most likely to give Canadians glowing hearts
June 25, 2019 – Free-trade deal with U.S. and Mexico divides regions, age groups
June 20, 2019 – YIMBYs outnumber NIMBYs in Vancouver, housing survey suggests
June 18, 2019 – Trump bad for Canada, say 73% of British Columbians surveyed
June 13, 2019 – British Columbians want change when it comes to child care: survey
June 11, 2019 – Surveying the state of online awareness and cyberscams in Canada
June 7, 2019 – Can speed limits curb bad driving habits?
June 4, 2019 – Class size and teacher shortages top list of B.C. education gripes
MAY
May 30, 2019 – Worries about charging stations put speed bump on road to electric vehicle adoption in B.C.
May 28, 2019 – BC NDP support holds steady as BC Liberals slip, survey finds
May 21, 2019 – Public inquiry into money laundering has broad support in B.C.: poll
May 21, 2019 – Most B.C. residents aren’t ready for major disaster, survey suggests
May 16, 2019 – Survey digs into British Columbians’ love of gardening
May 14, 2019 – Metro Vancouver commuting experience heading downhill: poll
May 9, 2019 – B.C. coffee shop survey highlights clash of the caffeine titans
May 7, 2019 – British Columbians back making school bus seatbelts mandatory
May 2, 2019 – No reason people shouldn’t cull their old social media posts
APRIL
April 30, 2019 – Technology throwing work-life balance out of whack in B.C.: poll
April 25, 2019 – Canadians blame celebs, technology, politicians for bad manners
April 17, 2019 – Policy, not personality, was winning factor in Alberta election
April 16, 2019 – B.C.’s six-month cannabis checkup: legalization support strong
April 11, 2019 – Survey of Canadians yields fair insights into foul language
April 9, 2019 – B.C. views on Senate reform in Canada and other upper house calls
April 4, 2019 – Outcome of Alberta election could be decided by swing voters
April 2, 2019 – Vancouver Whitecaps leading the field in new-fan momentum
MARCH
March 28, 2019 – Canadians share uncensored thoughts about bad manners
March 26, 2019 – One in four Trudeau voters in B.C. considering other options: poll
March 21, 2019 – Different generations sound distinct notes in music poll
March 19, 2019 – Majority of B.C. residents support speculation tax, survey finds
March 14, 2019 – Jobs, environmental protection hold key to broad support for resource projects: poll
March 12, 2019 – Older Canadians less hopeful about resolving Indigenous impasse
March 5, 2019 – Queen reigns supreme among royals in Canadians’ affections: poll
March 4, 2019 – Too soon to tell whether SNC-Lavalin affair is the Liberals’ Watergate – or Tunagate
FEBRUARY
February 28, 2019 – Most Canadians don’t think Big Sky Country is worth big-ticket price tag
February 26, 2019 – B.C. residents want government to get tough on birth tourism
February 21, 2019 – Will that be cash, debit, credit, smartphone or iris scan?
February 19, 2019 – No age group immune to stress over Metro housing market
February 14, 2019 – Most Metro Vancouverites on board with plan for SkyTrain to UBC
February 12, 2019 – Poll finds broad support for Ottawa’s handling of Huawei dispute
February 7, 2019 – Forty-one per cent of Canadians fear racism is on the rise
February 5, 2019 – Poll finds generational divides in attitudes toward immigrants
JANUARY
January 29, 2019 – B.C. residents say health-care system is in good shape, poll finds
January 28, 2019 – B.C. voters across political spectrum approve of Speaker’s handling of alleged misconduct
January 24, 2019 – Metro Vancouver voters value issues more than ethnicity
January 22, 2019 – Independents could hold key to Trump’s White House future
January 17, 2019 – Most British Columbians back proposed ban on smoking in apartments
January 15, 2019 – Most British Columbians want clothing donation bins scrapped
January 8, 2019 – Granville Island’s popularity riding on resolving parking problems
January 3, 2019 – Climate change could chill Liberals’ chances in next federal election
Our analysis from 2018
DECEMBER
December 31, 2018 – Housing and transportation top of mind in B.C. as new year dawns
December 27, 2018 – Voters fault process for failure of electoral reform referendum
December 24, 2018 – B.C. passing seasonal stress test but losing religious faith
December 20, 2018 – Despite social media hype, Alberta separatism remains a myth
December 18, 2018 – Parking management firms faced with lots of parking-fine laggards
December 13, 2018 – Most Canadians feel merrier about their personal finances than they did last Christmas
December 11, 2018 – No easy way for Metro to build its way out of its housing crisis
December 6, 2018 – Thermostat settings are a hot-button issue in Canadian households
December 4, 2018 – Today’s blue-plate special: more informed dining options
NOVEMBER
November 29, 2018 – Attitudes toward ride-hailing in B.C. stay within political lanes
November 27, 2018 – B.C. leading the land in opposition to creationism in schools
November 22, 2018 – B.C.’s housing-market taxes will have to prove themselves soon with voters
November 20, 2018 – Views on vaping regulations vary widely across the country
November 13, 2018 – Most Vancouverites support extending municipal voting rights to permanent residents
November 13, 2018 – Weighing a mixed bag of results from American midterm elections
November 8, 2018 – When it comes to transit funding, all roads lead to disagreement
November 6, 2018 – More rehab, fewer prescriptions among opioid action plan priorities
November 1, 2018 – Two provinces, two identities: how B.C. and Quebec see themselves within Confederation
OCTOBER
October 30, 2018 – City voters back raising the bar for prospective council candidates
October 25, 2018 – Political donation limits radically redrew municipal campaign plans
October 23, 2018 – B.C. in the driver’s seat when it comes to bad driving behaviour
October 18, 2018 – Regional transportation a key issue for municipal election voters
October 16, 2018 – Local debate brewing over location of cannabis retail outlets
October 11, 2018 – Vancouverites’ views varied on Vision’s municipal vision
October 9, 2018 – Widespread winds of change discourage incumbent candidates
October 4, 2018 – No clear front-runners as yet in B.C.’s electoral reform debate
October 2, 2018 – Global vaccination awareness needs another shot in the arm
October 2, 2018 – Quebec: Who Won and Why
SEPTEMBER
September 27, 2018 – Politicians who underestimate youth vote do so at their own peril
September 25, 2018 – Residents increasingly share a dim view of real estate developers
September 20, 2018 – Notable NIMBYism numbers in the lead-up to B.C.’s municipal elections
September 18, 2018 – Complexities of navigating the new digital-disconnect imperative
September 12, 2018 – Voter reconnection a priority for federal leaders in leadup to 2019 [Tableau Chart]
September 11, 2018 – Campbell’s departure underscores the erosion of municipal party politics power
September 6, 2018 – Politicians, corporations falling short in major project promotion [Data Tables]
September 4, 2018 – No easy prescription for overreliance on online medical advice
AUGUST
August 30, 2018 – Dash cams, automated speed enforcement can put brakes on B.C. car-crash rate
August 28, 2018 – Trump soap opera souring British Columbians on U.S. products
August 23, 2018 – More to learn – and more to change – about money laundering in B.C. casinos
JULY
July 3, 2018 – The new Mexican president will be defined by two major challenges
JUNE
June 8, 2018 – Ontario: Who won and why?
MAY
May 18, 2018 – TV grapples with Netflix effect as more consumers cut cable ties
MARCH
March 6, 2018 – On housing and the budget
FEBRUARY
February 23, 2018 – Corporate world not without its lamentable #MeToo moments
February 19, 2018 – How do Canadians feel about the justice system?