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Is Love in the Air?
One of the perks of working at a polling firm is the ability to ask questions about anything. This gives us a unique lens into Canadians’ thoughts on a number of important issues, but also things like when it’s socially appropriate to move in together or meet the parents. For Valentine’s Day this year, we […]
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Are Canadians Stepping Into 2023 on the Right Foot?
For many of us, a new year symbolizes a fresh start. A time for resolutions, resets and redefining our goals. But we are curious, are Canadians starting 2023 off on the right foot? How many of us had a positive mindset heading into 2023? Well, we looked into our happiness monitor numbers for some insights. […]
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That’s a Wrap: 2022 Year in Review
As the final days of 2022 come to an end, we’re taking time to reflect and say thank you to all of those who have helped us grow over the past year. Here are some of our highlights from 2022:
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The 2022 Holiday Season: More of the Same
With the holiday season in full swing, and restrictions lifted across the country, will Canadians be celebrating as per usual this year? In our latest national omnibus survey, we ask Canadians how they are planning to celebrate the holidays. From the looks of things, this year will likely be a lot more of the same. […]
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Feeling the pinch or not sparing an inch? 2022 Holiday spending
We may be more cost conscious this year, but December is usually a time to spend a little more, with inflation chasing us all year long we wanted to see whether it has caught up with our holiday spending. Most are holding steady on holiday spend, a quarter are spending less. 55% say they will […]
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Holiday Celebrations Reborn, Regardless of What Public Health and Officials Say
In our latest national survey completed on November 30th, we asked Canadians about their plans for holiday gatherings. Comparing our results to last year, Canadians are significantly more comfortable celebrating with family and friends this holiday season. This year, only 12% intend to restrict their holiday plans to household members only. This is down from […]
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Understanding Youth and Child Civic Engagement In Canada
In December 2021, Abacus Data conducted a national public opinion survey commissioned by the Rideau Hall Foundation as part of a wider consultation related to strengthening the Forum for Young Canadians program. The survey was conducted with 1,750 young people in Canada, aged 16 to 24, and 700 children (through their parents) aged 12 to […]
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COVID Anxiety Ticks Up, More Take Vaccine Boosters
WORRY LEVELS LOW, BUT NOTCHING UPWARD 5% are “extremely worried” or “worried a lot” about Covid19, which is only a marginal change from our last wave, but 29% say their level of concern has increased recently, which is up 10 points. The degree of worry hasn’t intensified, but awareness of growing risk is up. INFECTION […]
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Will Canadians Be Trick-Or-Treating This Halloween Night?
Leaves are changing, temperatures are dropping, and the spooky season is officially upon us. While some of us start to pull the long-lost sweaters out from the back of our closets, others are planning the perfect costume for Halloween night. With mask mandates no longer in effect, and Halloween night just around the corner, I […]
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Public Stress About Inflation Is High, but Not Rising Much
In July, and then again last week, we measured public sentiment about the economy and inflation. Here’s what we found. CURRENT PERSONAL ECONOMIC CONDITIONS Today, 9% say the economic conditions for them personally are relatively good, while 53% say things “could be better but are not really difficult.” Just over a third (38%) say things […]