Category: Insights

Why did Ontario voters vote the way they did? A debrief on the 2025 Ontario provincial election

March 11, 2025

Ontario’s latest provincial election proved to be another decisive win for Doug Ford’s Progressi […]

What Canadians think about Canada joining the European Union

March 10, 2025

*Disclaimer: The polling was conducted before the US tariffs took place on March 4, 2025 which were […]

Over 60% of Canadians Say No Level of Government Is Doing Enough on Housing

January 17, 2025

We continue our examination of Canada’s housing crisis in partnership with the Canadian Real Estat […]

Potential Municipal Land Transfer Tax Faces Backlash as Hamilton Struggles with Housing Affordability

January 14, 2025

Between October 17 and 28, 2024, Abacus Data conducted a survey involving 502 Hamiltonians (18+) to […]

What do Canadians Think About the Emissions Cap on the Oil & Gas Sector

December 4, 2024

From November 15 to 19, 2024, Abacus Data conducted a national survey of 1,915 Canadian adults (18+) […]

Back-to-School 2024: More Expensive than Ever? New Abacus Data Poll

August 29, 2024

From July 31 to August 7, 2024, Abacus Data conducted a national survey of 1,550 adults exploring se […]

Interest rates and Inflation: Most Canadians are cautious about the future

June 27, 2024

Many Canadians saw the Bank of Canada cut interest rates earlier this month and felt it is a step in […]

Oh Canada Day, eh? Embracing Generational Love for the Maple Leaf

From June 20 and 25, 2024, Abacus Data conducted a nationwide survey of 1,926 Canadians aged 18 and […]

Consumer Insights: Canadian Mobile Wireless Sector Providing Lower Prices and Greater Value to Canadians

June 18, 2024

Lire en français Between May 16 and 24, 2024, Abacus Data conducted a nationwide survey involving 5 […]

Only a third of Canadians feel they are better off now than they were in their childhood.

May 30, 2024

The 2024 federal budget focused on generational fairness, and helping young Canadians get ahead. But […]