January 6, 2021 — Our annual municipal satisfaction tracking survey reveals that Canadians were somewhat more satisfied with their municipal government in 2020, as compared to

October 1, 2020 – Mental Health Research Canada (MHRC) today released the results of a second major survey from their ongoing series of surveys devoted

September 21, 2020 – The Investment Funds Institute of Canada (IFIC) and Pollara Strategic Insights today released the results of their annual Canadian Mutual Fund and

September 10, 2020 – Our latest survey measuring the impact of COVID-19 on society reveals that the pandemic has disproportionately impacted women, with job losses

August 31, 2020 – In our latest survey conducted on behalf of the Canadian Mental Health Association, Ontario Division (CMHA Ontario), Pollara has found that

August 20, 2020 – Released in today’s Toronto Star, Pollara’s national survey of Canadian parents of schoolchildren reveals that while most are likely to send

August 17, 2020 – Canadians overwhelmingly prefer that the federal government contract with Canadian companies (82%) rather than Amazon (7%) in order to distribute COVID-19

August 11, 2020 – According to our recent survey assessing Canadian intentions and attitudes regarding the flu shot, 57% say they are definitely or probably

During the peak of the pandemic, C&G stores were used by many as an alternative, but as pandemic numbers decrease, so too does the incidence of C&G shoppers.

July 9, 2020 – Only 18% of Canadians are very or somewhat familiar with the contributions that the Canadian aerospace industry makes to the national

July 9, 2020 – Cybersecure Policy Exchange (CPX), Rogers Cybersecure Catalyst, and the Ryerson Leadership Lab today release their report Advancing a Cybersecure Canada, which includes

July 7, 2020 – Although the country faces ongoing public health and economic crises due to COVID-19, seven-in-ten (72%) Canadians still feel that protecting natural

June 23, 2020 – In a new poll conducted for TheraPsil, Pollara Strategic Insights has discovered that 64% of Canadians express top-of-mind acceptance (41% approve,

June 8, 2020 – Cybersecure Policy Exchange, Rogers Cybersecure Catalyst, and the Ryerson Leadership Lab today release The Race to Trace: Security and Privacy of

January 15, 2020 – Our latest sounding of the Ontario provincial political landscape reveals that the Liberals are beginning the new year – and entering

In our annual municipal satisfaction survey, six-in-ten (63%) Canadians express overall satisfaction with their local government.

Pollara proudly presents the fourth edition of SOCIALscape, Canada’s definitive measurement of social media and messaging usage patterns.

November 14, 2019 – Mackenzie Investments today released the results of a study that shows that there is a significant need and opportunity for Canada’s financial

Clean Energy Canada is today releasing the key findings from a massive exit poll conducted among more than 5,000 Canadians who voted in the 2019

In partnership with The Ontario Caregiver Organization, The Change Foundation has released the 2019 Spotlight on Ontario’s Caregivers report – the second annual survey of caregivers

July 23, 2019 — The latest white paper based on the 13th edition of the Health Care in Canada (HCIC) survey was released today. Co-authored by

July 21, 2019 — Pollara Strategic Insights recently surveyed 2,002 Canadians about their beliefs across a range of serious and not-so-serious subjects that are popular

We are excited to announce Sports Betting in Canada – the definitive study covering all aspects of sports betting in Canada

In Acceptance and Intolerance in Canada – our definitive, in-depth study of Canadian perceptions and attitudes regarding marginalized and minority groups in the country – we found that a third (33%) of Canadians hold explicitly negative, intolerant views of at least one group in society. However, we also found that an additional quarter (23%) of Canadians express somewhat more subtle forms of prejudice and bigotry.

July 2019 – In the 5th and latest wave of In Search of the Middle Class: Class Identity and Financial Stability among Canadians, Pollara has found that most Canadians feel Middle Class, but that they don’t feel financially secure.

June 21, 2019 — In our inaugural edition of DEVICEscape – Canada’s definitive measurement of personal device (and streaming service) ownership and usage patterns –

May 16, 2019 — In our latest sounding of the Ontario political scene, the Ford PCs (30%) have posted a double-digit decline in decided vote

May 14, 2019 – Our recent study on Canadian participation in traditional and emerging gaming and gambling activities has revealed some significant behaviour patterns and

May 4, 2019 – Our first survey about cannabis since legalization took effect has revealed remarkable changes in public attitudes as well as notable behaviour

April 18, 2019 — In addition to our election polling featured in Maclean’s, we also surveyed Albertans about a range of different political perceptions and policy

March 3, 2019 — The Ontario government recently required all Municipal Councils to vote on whether to opt-in (allow) or opt-out (ban) of allowing bricks-and-mortar cannabis retail stores in their communities. Pollara’s survey reveals that residents of both opt-in municipalities and opt-out municipalities approve of their council’s decision.

January 24, 2019 — In our new survey conducted for Tirota, American movie and TV viewers express a high interest and demand for social issue-focussed films and TV series – and are just as likely to trust these sources as the news media to truthfully and fairly present this subject matter.

January 17, 2019 — After GM announced the closing of their Oshawa plant, many pundits assumed that public approval for USMCA would plummet. However, our latest survey on this issue reveals that is not the case.

January 13, 2019 — The results are in for the 24th annual edition of Pollara Strategic Insights’ Economic Outlook Study – Canada’s longest-running study of the public’s perceptions and expectations of the economy and their personal financial situation. And, it reveals that the public mood has turned anxious and negative.

December 4, 2018 — Aviva Insurance today released their second annual Aviva Fraud Report. The study contains fresh Pollara survey data about auto insurance fraud in Ontario.

November 23, 2018 — Among those holding an opinion, 54% approve of the USMCA deal and the Government’s handling of the negotiations with the Trump Administration, and 49% feel the Trudeau Government got the best deal possible under the circumstances.

November 15, 2018 — The Change Foundation today released their Spotlight on Ontario’s Caregivers report, detailing the findings of their first annual survey of 800 caregivers in the province. Pollara Strategic Insights is proud to be The Change Foundation’s research partner in this landmark multi-year project.

October 19, 2018 — The Neighbourhood Pharmacy Association of Canada’s new survey about pharmacare reveals that pharmacare is not a top-of-mind priority for Canadians. When asked, most (84%) Canadians support the concept in-principle. A majority (55%) prefer a program that focusses on providing coverage to those without, while maintaining existing drug plans.

October 12, 2018 — In our latest poll for Maclean’s, the Liberals hold a six-point lead over the Conservatives, with the NDP, Greens, and PPC trailing. But, our poll reveals potential for the newly-founded PPC to grow.

October 5, 2018 — The Common Good Retirement Initiative and Pollara today released the results of their national survey of employers, employees, contractors, and freelancers in the not-for-profit and charitable sector about retirement savings and plans.

October 3, 2018 — With two weeks to go until recreational marijuana is legal, a slim majority of adult Canadians accepts the new policy – despite also holding concerns and reporting low usage rates and low intent to buy legally.

September 27, 2018 — The Investment Funds Institute of Canada (IFIC) and Pollara Strategic Insights today released the full results of their 13th annual survey of mutual fund investors. Begun in 2006, this year’s wave sees mutual funds continue to outperform other financial products by a wide margin in terms of investor confidence in the product’s ability to help them reach their financial goals.

August 23, 2018 — How do Canadians feel about their level of work-life balance, their amount of social media and smartphone screentime, and the perennial struggle between choosing physical fitness over couch potato entertainment options like video games, sports broadcasts, and shows and movies? And, how do they feel about the level of participation of other household members in each of these activities?

August 22, 2018 — Results of the 13th edition of the Health Care in Canada (HCIC) survey were announced today in Ottawa. Established in 1998, the HCIC Survey is Canada’s longest-running, most in-depth survey of the public, general/family physicians, specialists, nurses, pharmacists, allied health professionals, and health care administrators. It identifies and tracks perceived strengths, areas of concern, key current issues, and opportunities for improvement in health care quality, accessibility and affordability.

August 17, 2018 — Representing a significant 11-point increase since December 2017, 56% of Canadians approve of the job that the Trudeau Government is doing in the ongoing NAFTA negotiations with the U.S. and Mexico.  Just 24% disapprove, and 20% are unsure.

August 8, 2018 — Our annual provincial benchmarking survey reveals that the reputation scores for Ontario’s hospitals remain steady and moderately positive – overall and in terms of quality of care. However, there are notable differences across the regions.

August 3, 2018 — Our annual provincial benchmarking survey reveals that Ontarians’ municipal satisfaction levels remain steady and moderately positive – in terms of both governance and services. However, there are notable differences in satisfaction levels across the regions.

June 27, 2018 — The latest in our series of analyses of the results of the 12th edition of the Health Care in Canada (HCIC) Survey has been published in the current issue of Healthcare Quarterly. In this article, we focus upon health care improvement priorities amongst the general public and health care providers – especially the top priority: pharmacare.

June 24, 2018 — Have time for some coffee or tea and a good read?  Click these links for three pertinent readings that we are currently enjoying.

June 12, 2018 — In addition to our extensive election polling for Maclean’s, we also conducted a final survey on the day and night before Election Day – in order to capture insights into voters’ mindsets as they were heading to their polling stations, including their demands, expectations, and priorities for the new Ford PC Government. See our report here.

June 6, 2018 — With one day to go before Election Day, the PCs and NDP are running neck-and-neck towards the finish line. In the final poll of our daily roll-up tracking survey for Maclean’s, the PCs (38%; -1) and NDP (38%; +1) are tied among decided voters, with the Liberals and Greens trailing at 17% and 6%, respectively.

June 5, 2018 — In the third update to our daily four-day roll-up tracking poll for Maclean’s, the PCs (39%; +1) hold the edge in a statistical tie with the NDP (37%; unchanged) among decided voters. Meanwhile, the Liberals drop 3 points to 17%.

June 4, 2018 — In the second update to our daily four-day roll-up tracking poll for Maclean’s, the dead heat continues with a statistical tie between the PCs (38%; +1) and NDP (37%; unchanged). The Liberals remain at 20%, unchanged since yesterday’s poll.

June 3, 2018 — Our latest Pollara – Maclean’s Ontario Election poll reveals that the NDP post-debate blip has faded, as decided voter intentions have reverted to the NDP-PC dead heat of the pre-debate period, albeit with some important developments.

May 30, 2018 — Our new Pollara – Maclean’s post-debate poll sees Andrea Horwath’s NDP (43%; +5 since May 22) riding their leader-driven momentum to an 11-point lead over Doug Ford’s PCs (32%; -5) among Decided Voters.

May 23, 2018 — Since our pre-writ poll, the NDP have made notable gains (38%; +8) and the PCs have dipped (37%; -3), resulting in a statistical tie among decided voters. The Liberals have dropped 5 points to 18% support.

May 7, 2018 — With the official start to the Ontario provincial election on the horizon, Doug Ford’s PCs hold a considerable lead (40%) among decided voters, whereas Kathleen Wynne’s Liberals have fallen to third place (23%). Andrea Horwath’s NDP have moved clearly into second place (30%).

January 27, 2018 — If Canada co-hosted the 2026 FIFA World Cup, four-in-ten (43%) Canadians say they would be very (23%) or somewhat (20%) likely to watch games (on TV or online) or attend them in-person.

January 21, 2018 — Canadians have felt that the country’s economy has not recovered from recession every year since 2008 in Pollara Strategic Insights’ annual Economic Outlook study – until now. But the national ten-year high masks regional disparities.

January 12, 2018 — Just 14% of Canadians expect NAFTA to be cancelled, despite rampant speculation in political circles and the editorial pages that President Donald Trump will do exactly that.  

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