CANADA PUBLIC OPINION POLLS
On this page you can review our latest Canadian polls.
Post secondary financial challenges
Three-quarters of Canadians who previously attended ether university, college, or technical school, believe that current post-secondary students face more challenges related to affordability than they did at that stage in their life.
Interest rate burden better
Despite recent interest rate hikes by the Bank of Canada in its quest to lower inflation, less Canadians are feeling anxious and worried about that burden than they were last October when rates were comparatively lower.
August 2023 Canadian Maru Household Index
The August 2023 Canadian MHOI is at 86 (negative/pessimistic), equal to where it was last month. There’s been relatively no change since May about the Canadian economy being on a better vector or that improvement will be any time soon for either the national or local economies.
Summer spending
When it comes to spending on items and activities this summer, a majority (73%) of Canadians are optimistic they'll be able to live within their means.
Relentless high food prices
A majority of Canadians believe food costs in their local grocery stores will be even higher than they are today six months from now and a plurality say grocery chains and food outlets that are charging excessive prices for higher profits are most to blame.
Parental worry over child financial future
Most Canadian parents worry about their children’s financial future—with a vast majority feeling more confident about it if their child(ren) had improved financial knowledge
July Canadian Maru Household Index
The July 2023 Canadian MHOI is down one point from last month’s sounding to 86 (negative/pessimistic).
Celebrating mac & cheese
A Cheetos® survey to celebrate Canada’s National Mac & Cheese Day on July 14, 2023, finds that of those Canadians who eat mac & cheese (79%), nearly one quarter (23%) add ketchup.
Retailers marketing to Gen Z
The survey conducted for American Express Canada finds two-thirds (64%) of Canadian retailers agree it’s crucial to attract Gen Z customers for the success of their business
Bill C-18 battleground
A new Maru Public Opinion survey finds that while a majority (58%) of Canadians initially support the federal government and its Bill C-18, public backing tumbles to a minority (45%) once knowing that links will be removed from search engines so Canadians won't be able to get Canadian news from the embattled digital tech company platforms.
Ukraine war stalemate
A new National Post /Maru Public Opinion survey finds that while a plurality (43%) of Canadians don’t believe either the Russians or the Ukrainians are winning the war, a majority (56%) believe it’s time for Ukrainian military forces, backed by the western military alliance called NATO, to keep fighting
Quebec’s motivated renters
As the all-important July 1st moving day approaches, the road to home ownership remains fraught with obstacles for many Quebec tenants
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