Introducing Carson Miles – an Ottawa-based road cyclist being supported by Abacus Data
As many in our community know, I’m pretty passionate about cycling. I love all aspects of the sport – the way a ride makes me feel, the excitement of July when the Tour de France is on, or how a bike is a great equalizer. Earlier this year, I was introduced to Carson Miles –
Pride Month, A National Reminder to Never Stop Improving
By Michael Monopoli It is officially Pride Month in Canada, and while it may seem like a month-long celebration to most, it is important to also recognize the struggle, protests, and riots, that have paved the path for today’s Pride parades and celebrations of LGBTQ2S+ rights. With homosexuality being decriminalized in Canada one day before
What dads really want for Father’s Day
By Michael Monopoli Father’s Day is this weekend, and with pandemic restrictions relaxed across the nation, many families are eager to safely celebrate with their loved ones and show their fathers how appreciated they really are. For the majority of those who celebrate (86%), this means finding the perfect Father’s Day gift. But what does
The Happiness Monitor- Who is the happiest?
By Oksana Kishchuk & Richard Jenkins One of the things we are most interested in when starting the Happiness Monitor was answering the question; ‘who is the happiest?’. We took a look at some difference demographics to see how happiness compares to build a portrait of national happiness. Where are the happiest people in Canada?
The Happiness Monitor- Happiness & Mental Health
By Oksana Kishchuk At first glance, a question about someone’s level of happiness may appear superficial. But our perceived level of happiness is tied to all sorts of aspects of our lives- including our mental health. In fact, one of my first questions when starting the Happiness Monitor was what our happiness says about our
Whole Foods & Poppies: The speed news can spread and the impact on reputation
By David Coletto & Samriddh Chaudhury Last Thursday, Whole Foods Market got into a bit of trouble when CBC News reported that its team members in Canada were asked not to wear poppies to commemorate Remembrance Day. As a result of the public outcry, by the end of the day on Friday, the company announced
The Happiness Monitor- About Happiness
By Richard Jenkins and Oksana Kishchuk “Happiness is the meaning and the purpose of life, the whole aim and end of human existence” Aristotle Happiness is a deeply personal emotion. But, like values, it is key shaper of human behaviour. We pursue happiness. The decisions we take about our relationships, products and services we buy,
Ontario PCs lead by 7 as budget set to drop
By David Coletto & Ihor Korbabicz As Ontario Finance Minister Rod Phillips prepares to table a budget today, a slim majority of Ontarians continue to approve of the job performance of Doug Ford’s government. Unchanged from our polling in mid-October, 52% of Ontarians approve of the job the provincial government led by Doug Ford is doing
Ontario PCs lead by 7 even as Ford Government approval drops 8 points
By David Coletto & Ihor Korbabicz As parts of Ontario re-enter a modified version of Phase 2 of COVID-19 protocols and restrictions, most Ontarians continue to approve of the job the Ford government is doing overall, although down from a high in May. According to our new survey of 1,000 Ontario residents, 52% approve of the
Consumer Spotlight: Streaming Services in Canada
By Megan Ross With the recent launch of both Disney+ and Apple TV Plus, the streaming wars are heating up. The market is saturated with all your favourite tv shows and movies accessible at the click of your mouse. It begs the question of whether there is enough room in the market or money in
