Tag: Angus Reid poll

Canadians Feeling the Pinch of Latest Bank of Canada Rate Hike: Poll

A majority of Canadians say they will be financially hurting due to the latest Bank of Canada (BoC) rate hike, according to a new poll. With another recent increase to the BoC’s key overnight rate—the tenth rise since the start of 2022—59 percent of Canadians say it will have a negative impact on their personal…


Half of Canadians Say Feds Should ‘Back Down’ on Online News Act: Poll

As tech giants threaten to block Canadians’ access to online news, a new poll has found that half of Canadians believe the federal government should “back down” on Bill C-18, which calls for big tech companies to financially compensate Canadian news organizations for sharing their content. “Half of Canadians (49 percent) feel their government should back…


Saskatchewan, Alberta Residents Among Most Satisfied With Provincial Governments on Key Issues: New Poll

Saskatchewan and Alberta have scored the highest approval rating from their residents who participated in a new poll. The Angus Reid Government Performance Index (GPI) asks residents from provinces across Canada on a quarterly basis to participate in a poll and rate the job they feel their government is doing on a measure of 14…


53% of Canadians Say They ‘Can’t Keep Up’ With Rising Cost of Living: Poll

More than half of Canadians say they are struggling to keep up with the rising cost of living as inflation drives up household bills, a new poll shows. The online poll (pdf) was conducted by the Angus Reid Institute (ARI) between Feb. 11 to 13, surveying 1,622 adult Canadians who are members of the Angus…


Almost 60 Percent of Canadians Negatively Affected by Rising Food Costs Amid High Inflation, Poll Shows

A new survey shows that growing numbers of Canadians are finding it harder to put food on the table as the country’s annual inflation rate reaches a 30-year high. The Angus Reid Institute poll, conducted online between Jan. 7 and Jan. 12, shows that three in five (57 percent) Canadians say it is “difficult” to…