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:
The 2022 Holiday Season: More of the Same
By: Michael Monopoli 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
Feeling the pinch or not sparing an inch? 2022 Holiday spending
By: Oksana Kishchuk 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%
Abacus Data is hiring a Field Specialist
Location: Ottawa, Toronto, or Anywhere in Canada (Remote work is a possibility) Compensation: Salaried position with a salary range from $55,000 to $65,000 depending on experience along with a performance bonus and health benefits Term: Permanent Expected start date: January 2023 Abacus Data is expanding and we’re looking for someone who is excited to learn
Alberta Politics Deep Dive: Notley’s NDP leads Smith and the UCP by 8 but a core group of “reluctant” UCP voters will likely decide the election
Earlier this week I was in Calgary speaking to a business group about the political environments in Canada and Alberta. I shared some data from a new survey Abacus Data completed last week exploring the public mood as well as political opinions and perceptions. The data in this briefing comes from an online survey of
Six in ten Canadians believe an electric vehicle will ultimately cost them less than a gas car
Most Canadians believe that an electric vehicle will end up costing them less, despite a higher upfront cost, than a gas vehicle. Almost six in ten Canadians believe that an electric vehicle will end up being cheaper for them over a gas vehicle, while 41% think gas will end up being cheaper. At the same
Canadians see a Clean Energy System as More Affordable and More Secure than a Fossil Fuel Energy System
Eight in ten think it’s important for Canada to invest in clean energy opportunities in response to the American Inflation Reduction Act investments in climate action. In the latest round of survey work by Clean Energy Canada and Abacus Data, Canadians believe a clean energy system that includes hydro, wind, solar power and electric vehicles would
Changes at Abacus Data and spark*advocacy
After many enjoyable and successful years collaborating on the growth of Abacus Data, Bruce Anderson and David Coletto are pleased to announce some changes. Bruce Anderson will leave his role as Chairman at the end of 2022 and launch a new market research and intelligence division of spark*advocacy, called spark*insights. David Coletto, currently Abacus Data’s
Holiday Celebrations Reborn, Regardless of What Public Health and Officials Say
By: Michael Monopoli 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
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
