News & Polls

More Than Half (52%) of Canadians Are ‘Engaged’ With Politics, Public Policy, and Social Issues Online

More Than Half (52%) of Canadians Are ‘Engaged’ With Politics, Public Policy, and Social Issues Online

Wednesday, June 19, 2013

Toronto, ON – A new Ipsos Public Affairs study examining the use of social media for discourse and information on public policy, social and political issues reveals that more than half (52%) of Canadians are using social media...     


Newly Launched Ipsos SMX Leverages Social Media Engagement for More Insightful Research Results

Wednesday, June 19, 2013

Social media has changed the way people communicate and interact with each other and with brands. Ipsos is leveraging that change to enhance the way research and market understanding is conducted with the newly launched Ipsos SMX, the company’s...     


Four in Ten (43%) Working Canadians Rate Their Company as ‘Not Committed’ to Community Service

Tuesday, June 18, 2013

Toronto, ON – Although most working Canadians believe it’s important for their workplace to promote civic engagement and community service, a sizeable portion believe their company isn’t committed to doing so, according to a new...     


Majority (54%) of Canadian Parents of Children 12 and Under Wish It Were Easier to Come Up With Things to Do With Family in the Summer Months

Tuesday, June 18, 2013

Toronto, ON – With summer knocking on the door and the final school bell of the year about to ring, many Canadian families are anxiously trying to figure out ways to keep their families entertained during this upcoming summer...     


Strong International Support (73%) Among Developed Nations for Legal Recognition of Same-Sex Couples: Majorities in All 16 Countries Support Recognition

Tuesday, June 18, 2013

New York — On the heels of the legalization of same-sex marriage in France, and as a prelude to the fast-approaching Supreme Court ruling on the matter in the United States, seven in ten (73%) of those in 16 countries support some...     


Physical Health (70%) Tops Finances (57%) as an Expected Challenge for Canadian Boomers Nearing Retirement

Tuesday, June 18, 2013

Toronto, ON – For Canadian pre-retirement boomers, the top challenges facing them in retirement will come with getting a clean bill of health, for both themselves and their spouse or partner, and maintaining a stable income,...