
Two-thirds (67%) of Canadians have seen or experienced a crime in the past year
May 29, 2026 – A new Pollara survey finds two-thirds (67%) of Canadians concerned about crime, with the majority concerned in every region. Specifically, Canadians

May 29, 2026 – A new Pollara survey finds two-thirds (67%) of Canadians concerned about crime, with the majority concerned in every region. Specifically, Canadians

May 26, 2026 – In a world seemingly fraught with conflict, there is one thing the entire world can agree on: fries. Today, McCain Foods released

April 22, 2026 – A new Pollara survey finds 56% of Canadians heard about Pierre Poilievre’s appearance on “The Joe Rogan Experience” podcast, including 11%

April 10, 2026 – On a top-of-mind basis, a plurality (40%) of Canadians feel that it should be illegal for Canadian citizens to serve in

April 7, 2026 – Pollara’s “Alberta Spotlight” shows support for Alberta separatism rising to 27%, the highest level recorded in over 5 years of tracking.

March 2026 — Pollara’s latest Rage Index shows that while Canadians remain deeply angered by developments in the United States – particularly those associated with

March 19, 2026 – Pollara’s 27th wave of bi-monthly mental health tracking research for Mental Health Research Canada (MHRC) reveals a significant gap between needing support

March 10, 2026 – One year into Mark Carney’s time as Prime Minister, 61% of Canadians feel the Carney government has brought change compared to

February 25, 2025 – Today, the Ontario English Catholic Teachers’ Association (OECTA) released a report based on a province-wide survey conducted on their behalf by Pollara Strategic

February 5, 2025 – A new Pollara survey finds 79% of Canadians heard about Prime Minister Mark Carney’s speech in Davos last month. This includes

January 30, 2026 – A new Ontario Psychological Association public opinion study reveals that almost six-in-ten (57%) Ontarians feel that U.S. news, politics, and events

January 21, 2026 — New survey research from Pollara Strategic Insights finds that Western Canadians are broadly supportive of the federal government’s Major Projects Office

January 20, 2026 – Today, RATESDOTCA announced the results of their third Annual Best Auto Insurance Study, based on the results of Canada’s largest survey of auto insurance

January 13, 2026 – Pollara’s 26th wave of bi-monthly mental health tracking research for Mental Health Research Canada (MHRC) reveals that half of Canadians report dedicating

January 9, 2026 – New survey research from Pollara Strategic Insights finds that support for separatism in Canada’s Western provinces remains on the fringes, with just

January 6, 2026 — Canada’s longest running economic outlook tracking survey finds one of the most pessimistic outlooks in its 31-year history. Pollara’s annual economic

December 19, 2025 —Pollara’s annual year-end poll shows Trump’s tariffs were the most followed news story in Canada in 2025. This was also, by a

Dec 9, 2025 – As subscribers to Snapshots (Pollara Strategic Insights’ e-newsletter) know, Pollara recently launched our own Substack. This will be a place where

December 11, 2025 — A new Pollara survey finds more Canadians feel negatively (28%) than positively (22%) about populist politicians, but more voters are comfortable

November 26, 2025 – Today, Mental Health Research Canada (MHRC) released new research – conducted in partnership with Pollara Strategic Insights – revealing how gambling is associated

November 8, 2025 — A new Pollara survey shows Heather McPherson is the best known NDP leadership candidate, but far from a household name. One-in-five

November 18, 2025 – Today, the Canadian Association of Financial Institutions in Insurance (CAFII) released the Credit Protection Insurance Segmentation Study – a groundbreaking, comprehensive piece of survey

November 17, 2025 – Pollara Senior Advisor André Turcotte’s latest column in The Hub focusses on Québec and a new Pollara Strategic Insights poll that explores the

October 30, 2025 – Today, the Cannabis Council of Canada (C3) released an important public opinion study conducted on their behalf by Pollara Strategic Insights.

October 30, 2025 – Pollara’s President and Chief Innovation Officer Craig Worden was recently interviewed by Jackie DeSouza on OMERS’ The Pension Blueprint podcast, discussing the insights

October 28, 2025 – Food Banks Canada has released their new HungerCount 2025 Report, which highlights one of the most significant challenges facing Canada today: food insecurity,

October 28, 2025 — As the Yukon territorial election approaches, a new survey by Pollara shows the Yukon Party leading the Yukon NDP 52% to

October 23, 2025 – A new survey by Pollara shows eight-in-ten (79%) Canadians are concerned about the future of Canada’s auto industry. Three-in-four (74%) believe

October 17, 2025 – Today, Pollara Strategic Insights released the latest edition of our ongoing hospital reputation tracking study. Conducted regularly since 2019 in order

October 15, 2025 – Today, Pollara Strategic Insights released the latest edition of our ongoing municipal satisfaction tracking study. Conducted regularly amongst Canadians since 2019,

October 14, 2025 – A new Pollara Strategic Insights survey for the Réseau de développement économique et d’employabilité Canada (RDÉE) finds that, amid rising costs

October 9, 2025 (Toronto) – The Securities and Investment Management Association (SIMA) and Pollara Strategic Insights today released the results of their annual Survey of Canadian

September 30, 2025 – Today is Canada’s National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. Established in 2021, this national day of commemoration and reflection is an

September 23, 2025 — Pollara’s Trump Tracker shows only 25% of Canadians expect President Trump would respect a new Canada-US trade agreement, while 64% expect

September 22, 2025 – Food Banks Canada’s 2025 Poverty Report Card – developed in partnership with Pollara Strategic Insights – assigns Canada a D on

September 16, 2025 – A new survey by Pollara shows widespread frustration among Canadians with account transfer fees. Two-thirds (67%) feel it is unfair for

September 15, 2025 – Canadians show rising levels of satisfaction with Toronto Pearson, according to new national polling conducted by Pollara Strategic Insights on behalf

September 10, 2025 – Pollara’s 25th wave of bi-monthly mental health tracking research for Mental Health Research Canada (MHRC) reveals how caregiving responsibilities, opioid use, sexual and reproductive

August 19, 2025 – About seven years after Canada legalized recreational cannabis, public acceptance and usage levels remain steady compared to our last sounding on

July 14, 2025 — The Weather Network is Canada’s most trusted media organization for the third consecutive year on Pollara’s annual Trust in Media study

July 2, 2025 – Pollara Strategic Insights is proud to announce that our owner, Don Guy, has been appointed Practitioner-in-Residence at Carleton University’s Clayton H. Riddell Master

June 26, 2025 — New polling by Pollara on national unity finds at least one-in-five adults in Quebec (29%), Alberta (22%), and Saskatchewan (20%) would

June 19, 2025 —Pollara’s latest Rage Index shows 78% of Canadians angry when they think about President Donald Trump, but anger towards Canadian politicians is

Thursday June 18, 2025 – This year, the team at Pollara Strategic Insights is celebrating our company’s 40th anniversary. As part of our celebrations, we

June 12, 2025 – With Canada set to host the G7, Pollara finds Canadians’ net sentiment towards the United States has plummeted from +13 (positive

June 12, 2025 – According to a new Pollara Strategic Insights poll commissioned by the Insurance Bureau of Canada (IBC), 76% of residents of the Greater

June 2, 2025 – The Dais – a public policy and leadership think tank at Toronto Metropolitan University – recently released the results of the

May 31, 2025 — In advance of the upcoming First Minister Meeting, fresh polling by Pollara shows Ontario Premier Doug Ford stands out as the

May 29, 2025 — A new survey by Pollara finds that Canadians hold a largely positive view of Pope Leo XIV, with 52% expressing a

May 25, 2025 — Fresh polling by Pollara Strategic Insights leading up to the opening of Parliament shows that 48% of Canadians believe it is

May 14, 2025 – OMERS, one of Canada’s largest pension plans, has released its Retire Ready Impact Report, which underscores the critical importance of holistic

April 15, 2024 – Today, Food Banks Canada released their Election Report, based upon public opinion research conducted on their behalf by Pollara Strategic Insights.

April 11, 2025 — Canadians aren’t feeling that great about Wayne Gretzky any more. Fresh polling by Pollara shows an equal share of Canadians feel

March 10, 2025 — Mark Carney begins his time as Prime Minister with a big brand advantage over Pierre Poilievre on the question dominating Canadian

March 7, 2025 — As Justin Trudeau’s time as Prime Minister comes to a close, Pollara asked Canadians what they feel the best and worst

March 5, 2025 — Pollara’s Trump Tracker shows anger towards Donald Trump growing, as the President brings in tariffs on Canadian goods. The percentage of

March 5, 2025 — Pollara shows Liberal fortunes rising in 2025, to the point where the party draws even with the Conservatives under a scenario

March 4, 2025 – Today, in The Hub, Pollara’s André Turcotte and Food Banks Canada’s Philippe Ozga write about Canada’s growing food insecurity crisis. To gain a comprehensive understanding

February 27, 2025 – As part of Pollara’s 40th Anniversary Survey Series, our February Report provides an in-depth retrospective look at Quebec and the national unity
February 11, 2025 — Pollara’s Trump tracker shows Canadians are not brushing off President Trump’s musings lightly, as only 10% feel Trump is joking about

January 23, 2025 – Today, RATESDOTCA announced the results of their second Annual Best Auto Insurance Study, based on the results of Canada’s largest survey

This year, Pollara is celebrating our 40th anniversary – as you can see from our special anniversary logo, which is featured throughout our website. As

January 8, 2025 – Today, CBC News revealed the results of a major new survey of newcomers to Canada conducted on their behalf by Pollara

January 6, 2025 — Canada’s longest running economic outlook tracking survey finds Canadians’ 2025 financial outlook improving after two difficult years, with the share of

December 23, 2024 —Pollara’s annual year-end poll shows Donald Trump dominated the news in Canada in 2024, as three of the five most closely followed

December 16, 2024 — Pollara’s groundbreaking mandate surveys in four Canadian provinces unpack what motivated voters in recent provincial elections, and their priorities for the

December 12, 2024 – In Pollara’s 22nd wave of bi-monthly mental health tracking research for Mental Health Research Canada (MHRC), we have found that Canadians’ mental

November 20, 2024 —Pollara’s latest Rage Index finds Canadians in a foul mood about the results of the US election. In polling conducted over the

November 18, 2024 – Today, Pollara President & Chief Innovation Officer Craig Worden presented the results of a new Pollara Strategic Insights study on discrimination

November 7, 2024 – Today, Pollara is releasing selected findings from the first wave of the General Population Tracker module of Degrees of Protest – our syndicated

October 31, 2029 – As municipalities in BC debate imposing or reversing regulations effectively banning renewable natural gas and natural gas as a heating source, new polling

October 22, 2024 (Toronto) – The Investment Funds Institute of Canada (IFIC) and Pollara Strategic Insights today released the results of their annual Canadian Mutual

October 21, 2024 – The 2024 U.S. presidential race has, at times, seemed like a car wreck, yet Canadians are captivated by it like few

Tuesday, October 15, 2024 – Mental Health Research Canada recently released a landmark special report: A Generation at Risk: The State of Youth Mental Health

October 3, 2024 —Pollara’s latest Rage Index looks south of the border and finds 46% of Canadians feel angry or annoyed when they think about

September 30, 2024 – Today is Canada’s National Day for Truth and Reconciliation – an important day for Canadians to honour and remember the children

September 23, 2024 – With less than 2 months to go, our latest update on the upcoming U.S. Elections reveals that Harris and Trump are

September 17, 2024 – A new Pollara Strategic Insights survey reveals that 83% of respondents who have travelled through Toronto Pearson have a positive impression

September 11, 2024 – As they call for parole reform to reduce violent crime in British Columbia, the National Police Federation (NPF) has released the

August 27, 2024 – The National Police Federation (NPF) has released the results of their sixth survey of Albertans – their first since the independent

August 28, 2024 – Since January, Pollara’s syndicated study on the 2024 Presidential Election has provided subscribers with regular updates on Canadian and American views about this

August 22, 2024 — Pollara Strategic Insights’ new report, “The Politics of Interest Rates”, analyzes survey data from over 9,500 Canadians to shed new light

August 15, 2024 – Following President Biden placing tariffs on Chinese EVs, a new poll by Pollara of 1,500 Americans shows 80% of them feel

August 16, 2024 – Most (84%) Canadians are aware of the protests that have occurred at Canadian colleges and universities over the past year concerning
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