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Blog: How Does Research Work, Anyway?
June 15, 2021 /Maru Voice Canada Blog/ - As a La Voix Maru Canada member, you’re familiar with the survey taking part of the research process, but there’s more that goes on behind the scenes...
LILLEY: Polling shows Canadians more cautious on COVID reopening
12 Jun, 2021 /Toronto Sun/ People may be fed up with lockdowns, but they are also scared, cautious and don’t want governments moving too fast...
A week in the after-life: Canadians keen to get back to the future after COVID, poll finds
12 Jun, 2021 /National Post/ As the COVID-19 pandemic settled in last spring, the National Post and pollster John Wright, executive vice president of Maru Public Opinion, compiled “A Day In The Life”, a schedule of the average Canadian’s day in newly familiar lockdown...
Most Canadians believe residential school sites should be investigated: poll
10 Jun, 2021 /CityNews/ The vast majority of Canadians believe all residential school sites should be investigated by independent third parties, and police forces should launch criminal investigations to determine if charges should be laid, according to a new poll...
LILLEY: Poll gives Ford strong support on handling of pandemic
10 Jun, 2021 /Toronto Sun/ The numbers are surprising but not shocking, Premier Doug Ford has a strong level of support for his decision to keep schools closed until September and his handling of the pandemic in general...
Politicians have partisan interests, that doesn’t make them corrupt
10 Jun, 2021 /The Standard/ The Democracy Agenda is a joint TVO/Toronto Star initiative exploring Western society’s commitment to the democratic process...
Discovery of 215 Indigenous graves had 'profound emotional impact' on Canadians, survey finds
10 Jun, 2021 /Windsor Star/ The discovery of the graves of 215 Indigenous children on the grounds of the former Kamloops Indian Residential School has had a “profound emotional impact” on Canadians, a new survey suggests...
Ford government approval slowly rebounding but still not in the majority, poll finds
10 Jun, 2021 /CityNews/ The Ford government’s approval is slowly bouncing back but it’s still not enough to win over the majority of Ontarians, a new poll finds...
After a disastrous April, polling shows that Doug Ford is back in the game
9 Jun, 2021 /Tvo/ Fresh data from Maru offers some encouraging signs for a party that was almost down and out two months ago...
Pandemic-driven exodus from cities ‘overstated’
7 Jun, 2021 /Toronto Sun/ Though the dust has yet to settle on the full impacts of COVID-19 on the housing market, one survey suggests the mass exodus from cities to the suburbs and beyond is exaggerated, while another finds that homebuying intentions are as strong as they were pre-pandemic...
Open summer camps with proper protocols, say parents
May 28, 2021 /Toronto Sun/ That’s the clear message that the vast majority of Canadians, including the vast majority of parents, are sending to political leaders...
Canada's Most Respected Professions 2021
TORONTO, May 27, 2021 /CNW/ - The Canada's Most Respected Awards Program released its first annual Most Respected Professions list today based on a national public opinion survey that has Canadians ranking Firefighters, Nurses, Farmers, and Medical doctors at the top of the 28 professions...
Pandemic-driven Exodus from Ontario’s Urban Centres Overstated: Right at Home Realty Survey
May 26, 2021 /Right at Home Realty/ According to Right at Home Realty Inc. (“Right at Home”), Canada’s largest independent real estate brokerage, the pandemic-influenced exodus of Ontarians living in the region’s most dense urban areas to smaller cities may be overstated...
More than half of people in Toronto believe they'll never be able to afford a home here
May 26, 2021 /BlogTO/ Home ownership is becoming more and more of a dream-like fantasy for young Torontonians, on par with becoming a rock star or joining the circus — both of which are actually probably easier right now for a talented arts industry worker than buying a house in Canada's largest city...
Posthaste: What rising inflation means to the loonie and the timing of a Bank of Canada rate hike
May 26, 2021 /Regina Leader Post/ The Bank of Canada has made it clear it’s worried about Canada’s high-flying currency, but what if it soon had a reason to welcome it?...
Canadians working from home lose two work weeks a year to internet connection issues Internet measurement company SamKnows launches new study to help Canadians better understand their internet performance
TORONTO, May 20, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — A new survey conducted by SamKnows has found that Canadians aren’t getting the most bang for their buck from their home internet service providers (ISPs)...
Lexicon Financial Group of Raymond James Investment Counsel launches "Before the Business", a project celebrating Canadian entrepreneurs
TORONTO, May 19, 2021 /CNW/ - Lexicon Financial Group of Raymond James Investment Counsel, announced today the launch of "Before the Business", an initiative dedicated to sharing stories of Canadian entrepreneurs...
Canadian Post-Pandemic Dining Plans Revealed in New Survey by Clover from Fiserv
TORONTO, May 18, 2021 /CNW/ - Canadians' return to restaurant dining will be more digital, and will be complemented by their newfound affinity for delivery, according to a new survey by Clover® from Fiserv...
Blog: 3 Easy Tips for Saving Money
May 18, 2021 /Maru Voice Canada Blog/ - We all know that saving money is easier said than done, but the right tips and tricks can simplify the process. We’ve put together 3 easy strategies that you can start using right now to kickstart your savings and help you feel better about your finances...
Interac Chosen by Canadian Public as Canada's Most Respected Technology Services Provider
TORONTO, May 17, 2021 /CNW/ - Interac Canada (Interac) has been chosen as Canada's Most Respected Technology Services Provider by the Canadian public in a recent nationally representative public opinion survey...
Interac Chosen by Canadian Public as Canada's Most Respected Technology Services Provider
TORONTO, May 17, 2021 /CNW/ - Interac Canada (Interac) has been chosen as Canada's Most Respected Technology Services Provider by the Canadian public in a recent nationally representative public opinion survey...
A Study Says 68% Of Ontarians Are More Pessimistic Now Than A Year Ago
May 12, 2021 /Narcity/ For anyone who has been feeling less optimistic than usual lately, you are not alone...
Ontarians feeling frustrated and anxious during lockdown
May 11, 2021 /Toronto Sun/ Ontario residents say they are feeling frustrated, anxious, bored and isolated as the province continues to deal with the third wave of COVID-19 and the ongoing stay-at-home order...
Ontario voters back COVID restrictions: Poll
May 10, 2021 /Canada/ Four out of 10 Ontario voters believe the restrictions currently put in place by the Ford government do not go far enough and need to be tightened up in order to beat back COVID-19, according to a poll...
You Can Attend a Secret Concert for Free in Toronto this week
May 7, 2021 /Narcity/ Big-name celebs like Lil Wayne and Diplo are hitting Toronto's largest stages this July and August, but if you can say "been there, done that" to overcrowded, noisy venues where you can hardly see the stage, we recommend trying out something a little different this summer...
Belief in afterlife declines with age, poll suggests
May 7, 2021 /Church Times/ AS WE age, we are less likely to believe in some form of life after death, a new poll suggests...
Leader comment: Beyond the grave
May 7, 2021 /Church Times/ THE communion of saints is alive and well. Alive, at least, in the sense that 40 per cent of respondents to a survey in the United States, Canada, and the UK, published last month, believe that they have been in contact with someone who has died...
What will post-pandemic life look like?
May 7, 2021 /CTV News Toronto/ Canada's Public opinion in a post-pandemic life...
Are Canadians losing hope we’ll end this pandemic thing?
May 7, 2021 /Newstalk 1010/ Guest: John Wright. Executive Vice President. Maru Public Opinion...
John Wright Joined The Daily Edition With Matt Gurney May 7th 2021 by CanadaTalks SiriusXM 167
May 7, 2021 /CanadaTalks/ John Wright's imput on Canada's third wave...
Canadian attitudes toward pandemic increasingly bleak, with most still expecting things to get worse: poll
May 6, 2021 /National Post/ The survey reinforces the heavy toll COVID has taken on the Canadian public, as provinces continue to level strict lockdowns more than a year into the pandemic...
Canadians not ready to return to ‘normal’
May 5, 2021 /National Post/ Canadians don’t expect life to return to “normal” any time soon, according to an April 2021 survey by Maru Reports...
How have benefits changed with pandemic?
May 5, 2021 /HR Reporter/ Alterations to mental health offerings, prescriptions, pensions popular with employers...
Pandemic leaves many Canadians in good financial shape: survey
May 5, 2021 /CTV News Vancouver/ The pandemic has been hard on many folks but a lot have prospered, saving more money than ever...
Large family gatherings, travel and returning to restaurants top the list of what Canadians look forward to the most post-pandemic, Scotiabank survey
TORONTO, May 5, 2021 /CNW/ - While Canadians continue living through some forms of restrictions due to COVID-19, many are looking ahead to life after the pandemic...
How clients’ personalities affect financial advice
May 4, 2021 /Advisor's Edge/ A TD Wealth study offers insight on how different types of clients respond to advice and volatility...
No Budget Bounce: Majority of Canadians Believe Economy is on the Wrong Track
May 3, 2021 /Bill Kelly Show/ A survey released today by Maru Public Opinion indicates that a majority (54%) of Canadians believe the Canadian economy is on the Wrong Track...
How are we feeling? Canadians are worried, bored, stressed, lonely and sad
TORONTO and VANCOUVER, British Columbia, May 03, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The pandemic is taking an emotional toll on people in Canada, as 77% of adults report feeling so-called negative emotions as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic...
The ROYALE Home for Every Pet Project returns to help more Canadian animal shelters than ever before
TORONTO, April 30, 2021 /CNW/ - For over a year, Canadians from coast to coast have spent more time at home. As a result, many have turned to pets as a source of joy and companionship to make up for what was lost when the pandemic limited our ability to socialize...
Ontario Premier Apologizes For Draconian Lockdown Measures That Led To Abuse
Apr 24, 2021 /Christianity Daily/ Ontario Premier Doug Ford admitted during a public appearance on Thursday that the government made rash decisions to implement Draconian lockdown measures that have led to abuse, a report says...
Ford government’s approval rating falls to just 35 per cent amid growing frustration: poll
Apr 22, 2021 /National Post/ More than 60 per cent of Ontarians disapprove of how the Ford government has responded to the COVID crisis, the poll also found...
Canadians select Samsung Electronics Canada as Canada's Most Respected Technology Products Provider
TORONTO, April 21, 2021 /CNW/ - The Canada's Most Respected Award Program announced today that Samsung Electronics Canada was ranked the "Most Respected Technology Products Provider 2021" based on the results of a national survey of 3,865 Canadians conducted by Maru Public Opinion...
Majority say send vaccines to hotspots: Poll
Apr 21, 2021 /Toronto Sun/ A strong majority of Ontario residents say they would be willing to send more doses of COVID-19 vaccine to hotspot regions of the province, even if it means they would need to wait longer to receive their shot, according to a poll...
Majority of Ontarians support paid sick days for workers, diverting COVID-19 vaccines to hotspots: poll
Apr 21, 2021 /680News/ The majority of Ontarians are supportive of workers receiving at least five paid sick days and are willing to divert vaccines to COVID-19 hotspots, according to a new poll...
CIBC poll shows majority of homeowners have no plans to sell amid a tight housing market and low rate environment
TORONTO, April 21, 2021 /CNW/ - As supply remains tight in key regions of the Canadian housing market, a recent CIBC survey finds that most homeowners say the pandemic has not changed their intentions of staying put, with many choosing to use their accumulated savings to renovate their current property rather than list it...
Majority of Ontarians support paid sick days for workers, diverting COVID-19 vaccines to hotspots: poll
Apr 21, 2021 /CityNews/ The majority of Ontarians are supportive of workers receiving at least five paid sick days and are willing to divert vaccines to COVID-19 hotspots, according to a new poll...
Bill to ban sex-selective abortions returns abortion debate to the House
Apr 14, 2021 /iPolitics/ An abortion bill is scheduled to be debated in the House of Commons on Wednesday afternoon, for the first time in over a decade...
Company aims to reduce vaccine hesitancy
Apr 14, 2021 /Medicine Hat News/ Think Research Corporation launched an educational hub to help clinicians and family physicians promote vaccine confidence and reduce vaccine hesitancy, which is a growing area of concern, says CEO Sachin Aggarwal...
MPs to debate private member’s bill to ban sex selection abortions
Apr 13, 2021 /B.C. Catholic/ Saskatchewan Conservative MP Cathay Wagantall’s private member’s bill to make abortions done on the basis of a baby’s sex illegal in Canada will be up for debate and second reading in the House of Commons Wednesday, April 14...
Blog: Are Online Focus Groups Worth Your Time?
April 13, 2021 /Maru Voice Canada Blog/ - Online focus groups are a type of qualitative research in which you connect online with a moderator and other participants to share your opinions and perspectives on a certain topic. The moderator will direct the conversation to gain a solid understanding of the group’s opinions, feelings, and behaviours...
THE VOLVO NEW GARAGE CHALLENGE’S WINNER FEATURES A GREEN CURVED ROOF AND INTEGRATED SOLAR PANELS!
Apr 12, 2021 /Yanko Design/ In honor of the debut of Volvo’s first pure-electric vehicle, the new XC40 Recharge, Volvo Cars Canada, and the Interior Design Show Toronto have chosen a winner for their New Garage Design Challenge...
More than half of Canadians want to buy while the housing market's hot
Apr 12, 2021 /Wealth Professional/ Cross-country survey lifts lid on plans to renovate, purchase properties, and move out of the city...
O'Toole will vote against MP's private member's bill on sex-selective abortion
Apr 12, 2021 /CBC/ Conservative Leader Erin O'Toole says he will vote against a private member's bill introduced by a Conservative MP which would make performing a sex-selective abortion a criminal offence...
LILLEY: Canadians and Americans wary of a return to normal, says poll
Apr 11, 2021 /Toronto Sun/ It will be a long time before most Canadians, and Americans for that matter, are ready to get back to a normal life — at least the life that we knew pre-pandemic...
Ontario residents evenly divided on support for ‘carbon tax,’ poll finds
Apr 6, 2021 /Toronto Star/ Ontarians are evenly split on support for carbon pricing and on whether the province should remain in the federal system or go it alone, a new poll suggests...
Canadians spend big on self-care throughout pandemic, Scotiabank Survey
TORONTO, March 31, 2021 /CNW/ - An overwhelming majority of Canadians (98%) say their self-care habits are here to stay in a post-pandemic world, according to a Scotiabank Survey...
Ontario family doctors want to become more involved in vaccine rollout; they say it will help with hesitancy
Mar 23, 2021 /Durham Radio News/ The Ontario College of Family Physicians (OCFP) says one in three people are still hesitant to get a vaccine, but 87 per cent said they would go to their family doctor for advice first...
With Vaccines Coming, Family Doctors Could Jab Millions More if Fully Involved
TORONTO, March 23, 2021 /CNW/ - The Ontario College of Family Physicians (OCFP) is calling for the increased involvement of Ontario's family doctors in vaccination efforts...
Winner Announced for The New Garage, A Volvo Cars Canada Design Challenge in Partnership with IDS
RICHMOND HILL, ON, March 18, 2021 /CNW/ - Today, Volvo Cars Canada and the Interior Design Show Toronto are honoured to announce Montreal-based Tiam Maeiyat as the winner of The New Garage, a sustainable design challenge...
We all agree on who shouldn’t be allowed to make political donations. Then it gets tricky
Mar 17, 2021 /The Peterborough Examiner/ Voters are massively opposed to big business or big unions ever again donating to — or distorting — the political process. And they are grappling with how to get the old money politics under control...
Blog: The Ins and Outs of Sweepstakes Draws
March 16, 2021 /Maru Voice Canada Blog/ - In addition to earning points for completing our surveys, did you know you’re also entered into our Sweepstakes draws? Maru Voice Canada runs Sweepstakes draws as an opportunity for our members to receive additional rewards. Here’s what you need to know...
Majority of Ontarians give Canada ‘poor’ marks for vaccine rollout, poll finds
Mar 15, 2021 /Caledon Enterprise/ Most Ontarians are concerned about Canada’s COVID-19 vaccination rates compared with other countries, a new poll suggests...
Canada’s free-speech deficit may be holding our democracy back
Mar 4, 2021 /The Standard/ The Democracy Agenda is a joint TVO/Toronto Star initiative exploring Western society’s commitment to the democratic process. There it is, in the first article of the United States Bill of Rights: a prohibition on Congress passing any law that would abridge Americans’ freedom of speech...
Most Canadians believe the greater threat is from extremists here than from elsewhere: poll
Mar 4, 2021 /National Post/ A strong majority of Canadians believe the threat of extremists and terrorists within Canada is more worrisome than external threats, according to recent polling...
Toyota the most respected automaker among Canadians, says survey
Mar 2, 2021 /Driving/ Toyota has been named Canada’s Most Respected Auto Manufacturer, according to a recent nationally representative public opinion survey...
Women juggling childcare, career, and finances as pandemic reaches one year: CIBC poll
TORONTO, Feb. 24, 2021 /CNW/ - A new CIBC study finds that through a pandemic where working and going to school from home are the new norm, Canadian women are balancing a challenging set of responsibilities including childcare, their own careers, and playing a lead role in family finances...
Nine creative ways for families to get active outdoors
Feb 19, 2021 /Sault Online/ A 2021 Maru Voice Canada survey examining the frequency that Canadians and their families are engaging in outdoor recreational activity for at least 30 minutes found...
Survey finds 52 per cent of Canadians are currently active outdoors only once a week, with 28 per cent participating less than once a month
OTTAWA, ON, Feb. 18, 2021 /CNW/ - Scouts Canada and Hydro One have partnered to launch a free Activity Finder to give families new ideas to help reduce recreational screen time and enjoy the outdoors safely...
Blog: Everything You Need to Know About In-Home User Testing (Product Testing)
February 17, 2021 /Maru Voice Canada Blog/ - In-Home User Testing (IHUT) or Product Testing is a type of market research where consumers (you) are sent an item or product to test in your home. You are then asked a series of questions about the product to provide your feedback...
Movember Launches World's First Online Parenting Program Aimed at Fathers
TORONTO, Feb. 9, 2021 /CNW/ - Men's health charity Movember has launched the world's first online parenting program designed with dads in mind, helping to navigate tricky parenting situations, particularly in children aged 2-8 years old...
Telus Crowned ‘Most Respected’ Mobile Service Provider in Canada
Feb 8, 2021 /iPhone in Canada/ Telus has been picked the ‘Most Respected Mobile Service Provider’ in Canada, according to the Canada’s Most Respected rankings, determined by public survey...
COVID-19: Poll finds half of Ontarians believe Ford government 'negligent' in protecting long-term care seniors
Feb 5, 2021 /Kitchener Today/ A majority of Ontarians, 61 per cent, surveyed believe for-profit long-term care residents and their families should be able to sue the Ontario government and receive compensation for their losses...
Poll suggests Ontarians blame Ottawa for COVID-19 vaccine shortages
Feb 1, 2021 /Northumberland News/ Most Ontarians blame the federal government for the current shortage of COVID-19 vaccines, a new poll has found. The Campaign Research survey suggests 52 per cent believed it was Ottawa’s fault that supplies are low while 15 per cent pointed the finger at the provincial government with one per cent citing municipalities and 32 per cent unsure...
Nearly Three Quarters (73%) of Pandemic Affected Parents Feel Students Should Learn Subjects They're Passionate About, Not Those of Little Interest
TORONTO, Feb. 1, 2021 /CNW/ - A nation-wide survey of Canadian parents released today finds that nearly three in four of them (73%) believe the education system today would be better for students if it were structured to give them more choice and time to just learn those subjects and topics, they are either excited or passionate about...
Tesla Stock – Tesla’s stock is ‘definitely sliding’ over its missed earnings expectations: analyst
Jan. 28, 2021 /Fintech Zoom/ - Refinitiv Analyst Jharonne Martis joins Yahoo Finance Live to discuss Tesla’s latest earnings results, causing the auto makers’ stock price to fall...
70% of Canadian investors uncertain about what to do with their investments amid the pandemic
TORONTO, Jan. 25, 2021 /CNW/ - 55% of Canadian investors are feeling optimistic about their financial future, but despite dealing with the pandemic for almost a year, most Canadians (70%) admit it's hard to know what to do when it comes to their investments in this current environment, according to a recent Scotiabank Survey...
Maritimers more concerned about retirement savings: report
Jan 25, 2021 /The Chronical Herald/ A Scotiabank-sponsored survey found that Maritimers are significantly less likely than residents elsewhere in the country to contribute to a tax-free savings account or retirement savings plan for the 2020 tax year...
Has covid sent countries of the West down the road to serfdom?
Jan 24, 2021 /Mint/ There is a curious irony to how state responses to the covid pandemic are playing out in different parts of the world in this current second wave of infections, as compared to the first wave last spring...
Blog: How Much Money Can You Earn Taking Online Surveys?
January 19, 2021 /Maru Voice Canada Blog/ - How much do online surveys actually pay? The short answer: it depends. There are various factors that drive how much a survey or research activity will pay, including length, effort required, and the type of activity you’re participating in. Let’s dive deeper into some of these factors...
Popped with pride on National Popcorn Day
Jan 18, 2021 /Calgary Sun/ Need a bit of comfort today? Why not reach for popcorn. It’s an extraordinary snack full of goodness and crunch. And if there’s one treat Canadians constantly reach for, it’s popcorn. Considered a “happy snack” and the ultimate comfort mouthful, popcorn is literally the grand poobah of all snack foods, a treat discovered in the Americas thousands of years ago yet remains relatively unchanged to this day. ..
AGAR: What are lockdown protesters really trying to achieve?
Jan 18, 2021 /Toronto Sun/ If the goal of anti-mask and lockdown protesters is just to protest or show disrespect to authority they are successful. If it is to foster change they’re not succeeding and they won’t. Authorities don’t respect them and the public doesn’t agree with them...
Editorial: Spreading COVID-19 fear doesn't help
Jan 16, 2021 /The London Free Press/ Our federal and provincial governments are trying to contain the spread of COVID-19 by spreading fear about it. Problem is, it’s not working. So what comes next? Yes, most Canadians tell pollsters they want ever-stricter lockdowns — that haven’t worked — to lower the spread of infections and deaths, although more enthusiastically in eastern than western Canada, according to a recent Maru-Blue public opinion survey...
New Dempster's Signature Bagels Hit Grocery Store Shelves Just in Time to Celebrate National Bagel Day on January 15
TORONTO, Jan. 15, 2021 /CNW/ - This National Bagel Day, Dempster's is on a mission to inspire Canadians to discover innovative, unique, and truly enjoyable bagel flavours. A national survey* commissioned by the brand uncovered that more than three-quarters (84%) of Canadians are bagel eaters...
Kellogg's* Special K* Launches "Prove It Day" with Kaitlyn Bristowe to Help Inspire Canadians
MISSISSAUGA, ON, Jan. 12, 2021 /CNW/ - January 17 is known as "Ditch New Year's Resolutions Day" – the day when Canadians often stray from our best intentions and fall back into old habits...
RBC Royal Bank Chosen by Canadian Public as Canada's Most Respected Retail Bank
TORONTO, Jan. 11, 2021 /CNW/ - The Royal Bank of Canada (RBC) has been chosen by the Canadian public as Canada's Most Respected Retail Bank. The award for Retail Banking (personal, family, branch, and community operations) is based on a national public opinion poll of 4,035 Canadians, between November 26 and December 3, 2020 undertaken by Maru/Blue Public Opinion Research...
As Canadian concerns over COVID-19 rise, vaccine hesitancy falls: poll
Jan 11, 2021 /National Post/ - OTTAWA – Canadians are more worried than ever about COVID-19 and vaccine hesitancy is falling alongside those fears, putting more pressure on politicians to get shots in arms as soon as possible. New polling from Maru/Blue public released exclusively to the National Post shows 70 per cent of Canadians are now concerned about catching the virus...
COVID-19 Update: Alberta reports 811 new cases, 12 more deaths | Nearly 3,000 tourists have flown to Hawaii from Calgary airport in last month
Jan 10, 2021 /Calgary Herald/ - With news on COVID-19 happening rapidly, we’ve created this page to bring you our latest stories and information on the outbreak in and around Calgary...
LILLEY: Ontario's new lockdown measures will be like nothing we've seen before
Jan 10, 2021 /Toronto Sun/ - Shutting down construction sites, closing manufacturing plants and possibly imposing a curfew are all options being discussed at the highest level of the Ontario government this weekend...
Ontarians favour stronger COVID measures, but not ones that limit movement: poll
Jan 9, 2021 /CityNews/ - With Ontario premier Doug Ford warning of “extreme” new measures to try and curb the spike in COVID-19 cases, a new public opinion poll finds a majority of Ontarians would be in favour of strengthening a number of current lockdown measures at least for the next 30 days...
Ontarians favour stronger COVID measures, but not ones that limit movement: poll
Jan 9, 2021 /680 News/ - With Ontario premier Doug Ford warning of “extreme” new measures to try and curb the spike in COVID-19 cases, a new public opinion poll finds a majority of Ontarians would be in favour of strengthening a number of current lockdown measures at least for the next 30 days...
MAJORITY OF ONTARIANS WANT GOVERNMENT-MANDATED VACCINE: SURVEY
Jan 8, 2021 /iheartRadio/ - The majority of Ontarians have warmed to the idea of the government making COVID-19 vaccinations, a new survey suggests. The Campaign Research poll for the Toronto Star found 58 per cent agreed that all Canadians should get the shot when it is available. ..
Majority of Canadians in recent poll support stricter COVID-19 lockdowns, hefty fines for rulebreakers
Jan 8, 2021 /National Post/ - The majority of Ontarians have warmed to the idea of the government making COVID-19 vaccinations, a new survey suggests. The Campaign Research poll for the Toronto Star found 58 per cent agreed that all Canadians should get the shot when it is available...
Majority of Ontarians want COVID-19 vaccinations to be mandatory, poll finds
Jan 8, 2021 /Toronto.com/ - More than half of Ontarians believe the government should make COVID-19 vaccinations mandatory, a new public opinion survey suggests. The Campaign Research poll for the Toronto Star found 58 per cent agreed that all Canadians should get the shot when it is available...
Ontario extends elementary school closures until Jan. 25 amid rising COVID-19 infections
Jan 8, 2021 /Toronto.com/ -Most Ontario elementary schools will remain closed until at least Jan. 25 amid mounting alarm at rising COVID-19 infection rates among children over the Christmas break. Dr. David Williams, the province’s chief medical officer for health, said schools in southern Ontario will not reopen for in-class learning Monday as had been planned...
Ontario extends elementary school closures until Jan. 25 amid rising COVID-19 infections
Jan 7, 2021 /Toronto Star/ - Most Ontario elementary schools will remain closed until at least Jan. 25 amid mounting alarm at rising COVID-19 infection rates among children over the Christmas break...
Majority of Ontarians want COVID-19 vaccinations to be mandatory, poll finds
Jan 7, 2021 /Toronto.com/ - More than half of Ontarians believe the government should make COVID-19 vaccinations mandatory, a new public opinion survey suggests. The Campaign Research poll for the Toronto Star found 58 per cent agreed that all Canadians should get the shot when it is available...
COVID-19 has Ontarians ‘not confident’ schools can reopen safely, poll finds
Jan 6, 2021 /Toronto.com/ - Most Ontarians are “not confident” that schools will be able to safely reopen for in-class learning this month due to concerns about COVID-19, a new poll suggests. The Campaign Research survey for the Toronto Star also found a “super majority” supports current measures that have had Ontario locked down since Dec. 26 to curb the spread of a virus that has killed more than 4,700 people in the province...
Entering a pivotal year for Canadians' personal finances, CIBC helps Canadians keep their ambitions on track
TORONTO, Jan. 4, 2021 /CNW/ - CIBC's new digital financial goal planning tool and advice platform helps clients keep their ambitions on track following a year of unprecedented change and financial impact from COVID-19...
Whether or not you return to the office, working from home is here to stay for many. Here’s how to do it right
Jan 1, 2021 /Regina Leader Post/ - Working from home, like it or not, and many of us seem to like it, is going to stick around for a while. A survey released in September by ADP Canada and Maru/Blue found that 45% of working Canadians say they would prefer to work remotely at least three days a week...
Blog: 4 Last Minute Gift Ideas
Dec 22, 2020 /La Voix Maru Blog/ - With in-person shopping being harder than ever this year and shipping delays slowing down online orders, you may feel like you’ve completely run out of time to finish your holiday shopping. We’ve put together some ideas for the last minute shoppers who need a gift instantly. Happy shopping!...
Adamson Barbecue’s flouting of COVID-19 rules is opposed by 76 per cent of Ontarians, poll shows
Dec 4, 2020 /Toronto Star/ - Ontarians are skewering a rebel barbecue restaurateur who has defied COVID-19 restrictions, a new poll suggests. The Campaign Research survey for the Toronto Star found three-quarters of respondents - 76 per cent - oppose Adam Skelly's highly publicized flouting of pandemic health orders....
LILLEY: Concern over forced COVID-19 vaccination understandable but unnecessary
Dec 4, 2020 /The Kingston Whig Standard/ - No government in the country that I’ve heard from is talking about making any of the COVID-19 vaccines mandatory, but that doesn’t mean concern over that possibility doesn’t exist. Now comments from Ontario’s top doctor have some people wondering if mandatory by another means is coming...
Most Canadians believe government is 'making it up as they go' with COVID, poll finds
Dec 2, 2020 /National Post/ - A majority of Canadians believe the goal of having most of the country vaccinated for COVID-19 by next September is “good enough,” although a significant group of Canadians believe the Liberal government is making up its vaccine strategy as it goes along, according to new polling from Maru/Blue Canada...
Majority of Canadians expect to be able to get a COVID-19 vaccine by June 2021: poll
Dec 2, 2020 /City News/ - More than half of Canadians or 55 per cent expect to be able to receive a COVID-19 vaccine by the end of June 2021, according to a new poll. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has said most citizens are expected to be vaccinated by September 2021, and it was important to make sure it is done as safely as possible...
The time is now to curb the environmental immpact of Canadians' data usage
Dec 1, 2020 /IT World Canada/ - The COVID-19 crisis shows Canadians just how critical the data centre industry is. As governments, businesses, and individuals have moved online to uphold public health guidelines, data centres have stepped up to deliver the IT services needed to support this massive shift in behaviour...
Staples Canada survey: unwrapping how Canadians are planning their holiday season
RICHMOND HILL, ON, Nov. 30, 2020 /CNW/ - Since the onset of COVID-19, Staples Canada has adapted quickly to meet the needs of its customers and it's no different for this holiday season...
Raising a Slice of Toast to one of Canada’s Favorite Modern Food Trends
Nov 30, 2020 /Perishable News/ - TORONTO – Artisanal toast, overflowing with healthy and indulgent toppings, like an avocado spread on artisan bread, has taken foodies by storm...
How retailers are navigating the 2020 holiday shopping season
Nov 27, 2020 /Yahoo! Finance/ - Refinitiv Director of Consumer Research Jharonne Martis joins Yahoo Finance Live to discuss how COVID-19 is impacting retailers in the 2020 holiday season, and what they’re doing to attract shoppers, and manage demand and supply chains...
Black Friday sees Canadians planning a pandemic shopping experience
Nov 26, 2020 /The Chronicle Herald/ - Just like everything else in this extraordinary year, Black Friday and Cyber Monday shopping has been profoundly impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic...
Sun Life Chosen by Canadian Public as Canada's Most Respected Life Insurance Company
TORONTO, Nov. 26, 2020 /CNW/ - Sun Life Financial Inc. (Sun Life) has been chosen by the Canadian public as Canada's Most Respected Life Insurance Company...
New ADP Survey Shows Canadians Believe Workplaces Have Work to Do on Diversity and Inclusion
TORONTO, Nov. 25, 2020 /CNW/ - A new survey from ADP Canada and Maru/Blue demonstrates that Canadians believe their workplaces have room to improve when it comes to issues of diversity and inclusion...
Canadians say "bah humbug!" to COVID-19: While rising debt is a concern for many, Canadians refuse to let it ruin the spirit of the holidays, Tangerine Bank survey reveals
TORONTO, Nov. 24, 2020 /CNW/ - While most of us agree that 2020 deserves a lump of coal in its stocking, there is still a lot that Canadians have to celebrate during the upcoming holiday season...
Staples Canada announces Black Friday deals on technology, gaming essentials and creative kids items
RICHMOND HILL, ON, Nov. 24, 2020 /CNW/ - Staples Canada has revealed its Black Friday deals for 2020. Understanding that Canadians are looking to safely start their shopping early this year, Staples Canada has extended the season by offering a pre-Black Friday sale on now until November 26, and its Black Friday five-day sale running from November 27 to December 1, both shopable in-store and online at staples.ca...
Two thirds of Canadian business owners negatively impacted by COVID-19, most say area businesses are in crisis mode: CIBC Poll
TORONTO, Nov. 24, 2020 /CNW/ - A new CIBC study finds that two-thirds (68 per cent) of Canadian business owners continue to feel the negative impacts of COVID-19, with more than half (57 per cent) believing businesses in their area are in crisis mode and 43 per cent believing businesses are in recovery mode...
5 Ways Essential Industries Allow Flexibility And Lower Absenteeism During The Covid Era
Nov 24, 2020 /Forbes/ - Covid-19 has already changed the way the world works forever, but its transformations are far from set in stone. Businesses are constantly finding new ways to adapt to the pandemic, but one key theme is flexibility...
Scotiabank's top financial experts to address Canadians' most pressing investment concerns amid the COVID-19 pandemic during virtual event
TORONTO, Nov. 19, 2020 /CNW/ - Scotiabank is pleased to host a virtual event on November 24, 2020, to help Canadians financially navigate through the uncertainties of the COVID-19 pandemic. "We know many Canadians are facing financial uncertainties right now and have questions about their financial future," said D'Arcy McDonald, SVP, Deposits, Investments & Payments at Scotiabank.
Pandemic’s a worry for Canadians, and impacting their ability to save: survey
Nov 18, 2020 /Save with SPP/ - New research from CIBC and Maru/Blue finds that 40 per cent of Canucks are worried about how the pandemic will affect “their retirement and savings plans,” reports Wealth Professional...
Blog: 5 Exercises to Try at Your Desk
Nov 17, 2020 /La Voix Maru Blog/ - Sitting at a desk all day can be hard on our bodies. Even with a comfortable chair and ergonomic set up, aches and pains can appear throughout the day. In addition to taking breaks to get up and move around, there are many easy stretches and exercises you can do right at your desk to help stay comfortable...
Canadians spend cautiously, opt to save for emergency funds and investments, Scotiabank report reveals
TORONTO, Nov. 12, 2020 /CNW/ - According to a recent Scotiabank survey, Canadians are becoming better savers while keeping their spending down in light of the ongoing complexities surrounding COVID-19...
Trump has 10 more weeks remaining in the Oval Office. What is that going to look like?
Nov 12, 2020 /The Chronicle Herald/ - While it’ll be another month before the U.S. electoral college formally declares the country’s next president, the chances of Donald Trump hanging on to the Oval Office grow slimmer each day...
Help Customers Celebrate the Holidays
Nov 10, 2020 /Cannabis Retailer/ - Now that Thanksgiving and Halloween have come and gone, the holiday season is in full swing. Celebrations are going to be different this year in many ways, and one new addition could be cannabis. According to a national survey commissioned by cannabis brand FIGR through research firm Maru/Blue, cannabis could play a larger part in Canadians’ holiday season this year...
Trump should concede election once Biden is formally proclaimed the next U.S. president: poll
Nov 10, 2020 /The Guardian/ - A majority of Americans believe that Trump should concede the election once all avenues of appeal are exhausted, a new poll states, and many are fearful that his refusal to do so may spark protests and a potential civil unrest...
Ottawa looks for feedback on pension plans
Nov 9, 2020 /HR Reporter/ - Ottawa has launched a consultation on how to further strengthen the framework for federally regulated pension plans. The feds also released a consultation paper on potential solvency funding relief options for 2021 and possible measures to improve federally regulated pension plans, available here. Individuals, organizations and other stakeholders can review the document...
Canada's Most Respected Award Program Launched
TORONTO, Nov. 9, 2020 /CNW/ - DART Insight and Communications has announced the launch of its "DART I & C Canada's Most Respected Corporation Program" which will present awards to those corporations in various sectors that the Canadian public most respects...
Four ways to upgrade your living space
Nov 6, 2020 /Toronto Life/ - The current pandemic has disrupted a lot of people’s homeownership or renovation plans. Suddenly, our living spaces are also our offices, our gyms, and our movie theatres. We’re staying in a lot more, and that’s made us re-evaluate not only where we live, but the way we live...
Poll finds 54% think COVID shutdowns based on 'real medical evidence'
Nov 3, 2020 /Edmonton Sun/ - Just over half of the population believes that the public health measures beingimplemented across Canada are based on “real medicalevidence.” The rest believe that governments are driven by either political considerations or their “best guess” in imposing restrictions on the population, according tofindings of a cross-Canada poll from Maru/Blue Public Opinion...
Tight U.S. election race means Joe Biden must be nervous
Nov 3, 2020 /The Kingston Whig Standard/ - Based on media coverage from the United States, and especially from across Canada, these past four years, you would think Tuesday would be a highly relaxing day for the Democratic presidential nominee...
This November, Moustaches Coming to a Video Call Near You as Canadians Nation-Wide "Grow A Mo For Men's Health"
TORONTO, Nov. 2, 2020 /CNW/ - Movember, Canada's leading men's health organization, is kicking off its 14th annual campaign in Canada today. While this year might look a little different, with moustaches sprouting behind a mask, the need to raise funds and awareness for men's health has never been more important...
Many will enjoy a very cannabis-friendly Christmas: Survey
Nov 1, 2020 /Simcoe Reformer/ - Dreaming of a green Christmas? About one-third — or 32% — of pot users would consider giving weed as a holiday gift, according to a Canada-wide poll done on behave of P.E.I.-based cannabis brand FIGR...
It's time to reimagine what a garage can be - introducing The New Garage, a sustainable design challenge from Volvo Cars Canada and IDS
RICHMOND HILL, ON, Oct. 29, 2020 /CNW/ - Today, Volvo Cars Canada opened submissions for a uniquely 2020 design challenge in partnership with the Interior Design Show (IDS): The New Garage Design Challenge...
A third of polled Canadians might be giving the gift of ‘green’ this holiday season
Oct 26, 2020 /The London Free Press/ - Thanksgiving went virtual, Halloween is shaping up to be a hands-off experience and Christmas get-togethers might be a no-go. But that doesn’t mean gift-giving this festive season needs to suffer, particularly if one’s choice is the green stuff...
Pandemic's economic impacts leading many Canadians to worry about their retirement plans: CIBC Poll
TORONTO, Oct. 22, 2020 /CNW/ - A recent CIBC survey finds that the pandemic has impacted Canadians' savings and their anticipated lifestyle in retirement. Four out of 10 (40 per cent) respondents worry about the effect of COVID-19 on their savings and retirement plans, with almost a quarter (23 per cent) unable to contribute to their retirement nest egg since the pandemic began...
Canada's Budget Deficit Has Grown By More Than Any Other G20 Country Amid Pandemic: NBF
Oct 16, 2020 /Huff Post/ - Canada’s government deficit has ballooned by the most of any major country during the COVID-19 pandemic by a wide margin ― but in the short run at least, that might be a good thing, a new report says...
Liberals Get Majority Support From Provinces and Regions Except Alberta: Poll
Oct 14, 2020 /The Ecpoch Times/ - The Liberals have majority support in all provinces and regions except Alberta in the direction and governance of Canada but are being told the deficit is “growing too much,” a new poll says...
Blog: Is a Survey Panel Right For You?
Oct 13, 2020 /Maru Voice Canada Blog/ - La Voix Maru is professional market research and part of a business with clients who rely on us to deliver insights, so of course recruiting people to take our surveys is important – this is true of all survey companies/websites and research panels...
Canadians reluctant to talk cannabis use with bosses, parents: survey
Oct 12, 2020 /The London Free Press/ - A survey commissioned by Canadian cannabis company FIGR Brands Inc and conducted by data service firm Maru/Blue suggests that many Canadians feel uncomfortable discussing their cannabis use with co-workers and family members...
Poll: Most Canadians Prefer Not to Discuss Cannabis Use With Parents
Oct 12, 2020 /Ganjapreneur/ - Just 39 percent of Canadians said they are comfortable discussing their cannabis consumption with their parents, according to a survey commissioned by cannabis brand FIGR conducted by Maru/Blue outlined by the Toronto Sun...
Weed stigma remains at family gatherings: Study
Oct 12, 2020 /Toronto Sun/ - While it’s legal, the idea of chatting about smoking up at the holiday table turns out to be a bit of a bummer, a study has found. P.E.I.-based cannabis brand FIGR commissioned a national survey to learn how open Canadians will be about talking about toking at the dinner table during holidays — and it turns out, not very...
Raising a Slice of Toast to one of Canada's Favourite Modern Food Trends
TORONTO, Oct. 8, 2020 /CNW/ - Artisanal toast, overflowing with healthy and indulgent toppings, like an avocado spread on artisan bread, has taken foodies by storm. According to a survey commissioned by Stonemill Bakehouse, almost half of Canadians have enjoyed artisanal toast...
Poll suggests Ontarians do not want an early provincial election
Oct 4, 2020 /The Standard/ - As MPPs debate a Liberal motion designed to thwart the possibility of Premier Doug Ford’s Progressive Conservatives calling a snap election, a new poll suggests most Ontarians do not want a campaign before the scheduled 2022 vote...
Low interest rates are motivating factor in buying decisions
Oct 3, 2020 /The Chronicle Herald/ - Younger Canadians, including the key home-buying cohort of 25- to 34-year-olds, say the pandemic has accelerated their plans to purchase a home or investment property; however, one-third of them say they are waiting for prices to drop before buying a home...
Borealis AI launches RESPECT AI™ program to bring ethical and responsible AI to all
TORONTO, Oct. 1, 2020 /CNW/ - A new survey has found that, while the majority of Canadian businesses believe it is important to implement artificial intelligence (AI) in an ethical and responsible way, 93 per cent experience barriers in doing so, citing cost, time and lack of understanding as the main issues...
Many Canadians confused about how to safely wear masks and face coverings: survey
Sept 30, 2020 /Insauga/ - With bylaws in place requiring face coverings across Ontario, residents have been donning masks to help mitigate the spread of COVID-19 while performing necessary daily tasks. However, a recent survey found many Canadians are unsure about how to properly wear their masks...
Pandemic-Era Altruism: 3 Lessons From Pedigree, Kroger, Zappos And More
Sept 29, 2020 /Forbes/ - With the pandemic earlier this year effectively shutting down the nation’s economy, forcing people indoors and separating families, people have evidently had a lot of time to reflect. And what they see, or want to see, is something better than what their memory recalls from 2019...
More than one-quarter of Canadians considering home renovations
Sept 26, 2020 /The Chronicle Herald/ - With more time spent at home, 26 percent of Canadians are considering a renovation to their current home. That’s one finding from the Scotiabank 2020 Housing Poll, conducted by Maru Blue, of 1,509 respondents on Aug. 24...
Pallister's Approval Rising
Sept 23, 2020 /Manitoba Post/ - WINNIPEG - As most provincial leaders see their popularity decline, a poll suggests Premier Brian Pallister is the only one whose approval rating is climbing. The study among more than 5,000 Canadians by research firm Maru/Blue shows that, while Pallister’s approval rating went up by nine per cent, the popularity of the other eight premiers listed in the survey has slipped since June, some by nearly 15 percentage points...
Has COVID-19 Redefined the Role Of HR?
TORONTO, Sept. 23, 2020 /CNW/ - Hiring and recruiting, handing out paycheques - these are some of the tasks that often come to mind when we think about HR, but human resources teams handle so much more. If you're like most Canadians, you may not be aware of the increasing complexities and challenges today's HR professionals face...
BC Election called for Oct. 24
Sept 21, 2020 /Kamloops this Week/ - “The COVID-19 pandemic has changed everything — the people of British Columbia deserve a say in the direction of our recovery and the future of our province,” Horgan said. Horgan also addressed how this election will have additional public health measures informed by the provincial public health officer to ensure the safety of everyone...
Premiers’ approval ratings on the slide, poll finds: The time is now to call an election
Sept 21, 2020 /National Post/ - Most Canadian premiers have seen their approval ratings dip since June after skyrocketing in the early days of the pandemic, a new poll states. The poll, which was conducted by market researcher Maru/BLUE, gauged the opinions of 5,344 Canadians toward respective premiers between Aug. 28 and Sept. 8 and compared the findings with similar data collected in early June...
Millennials display most home-buying optimism amid COVID-19
Sept 18, 2020 /Wealth Professional/ - Canadians are mostly in agreement that against the backdrop of the coronavirus pandemic, getting a new home isn’t a great move. But a dive into the demographic weeds suggests that the millennial cohort is warmer to the idea...
Millennials Most Optimistic About Buying a Home During COVID-19, Scotiabank Poll
TORONTO, Sept. 17, 2020 /CNW/ - A recent Scotiabank survey revealed that only 38% of Canadians believe now is a good time to buy a new home. However, younger Canadians appear to be more optimistic about purchasing a property during the COVID-19 pandemic...
Blog: Too Much Screen Time? 3 Easy Tips for Avoiding Eye Strain
Sept 15, 2020 /Maru Voice Canada Blog/ - In 2020, a lot of us have experienced the world through screens. Sometimes staring at a screen all day is unavoidable, and unfortunately over time it can do some serious damage to our eyes. Here are some tips for avoiding eye strain when you have to look at screens for long periods...
Cannabis users aren't stereotypical stoners: Survey
Sept 14, 2020 /Toronto Sun/ - Gone are the days of getting stoned while sitting on the couch and watching Ren and Stimpy. The stereotype of the couch-locked stoner is long gone as Canadians are being more productive with their lives while consuming cannabis. Commissioned by cannabis brand Figr, a Maru/Blue survey found 72% of Canadians don’t fit the stereotype, choosing to smoke up while performing daily tasks such as laundry or dish washing...
Maru launches Instant Qualitative Platform bringing expert moderation, digital methodologies and cutting-edge AI analysis tools into one integrated solution
TORONTO, Sept. 10, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Maru Group (Maru), the global technology-enabled market research and customer insights company, has today announced the launch of an Instant Qualitative Environment, bringing together digital qualitative methodologies, expert moderation and AI-powered analysis tools. Researchers and marketers can, for the first time, create qualitative projects in a matter of minutes with the direct support and guidance from world-leading qualitative experts.
Police break up gatherings, issue fines to partying university students
Sept 9, 2020 /The star/ - Campuses are cracking down on partying post-secondary students. Even though a fraction of students have now returned to school in person — Queen’s University estimates about 6,600 of the usual 24,000 will be on campus on a regular basis — officials say they still need to limit their social contacts to prevent COVID-19 outbreaks...
Nearly 75 per cent of Ontarians in favour of second lockdown if COVID cases continue to spike: poll
Sept 9, 2020 /680 News/ - It appears most Ontarians are in favour of a lockdown if the number of COVID-19 cases continue to rise, according to a new poll done for the Toronto Star. This comes after the province reported nearly 400 new cases after the long weekend, with most new infections showing up in Toronto, Peel, and Ottawa...
Most Ontarians support another lockdown if COVID-19 cases spike, poll finds
Sept 8, 2020 /Welland Tribune/ - Three-quarters of Ontarians would support a return to “stay-at-home” measures if COVID-19 cases skyrocket as they did last spring, a new poll suggests. The Campaign Research survey for the Star found 74 per cent back a lockdown should coronavirus infections continue to increase toward levels last seen in April, while 15 per cent were opposed and 12 per cent were unsure...
Welcome to the start of the school year. It’s going to be rocky
Sept 8, 2020 /Parry Sound/ - Many students are still waiting for their timetables and some educators still have no idea what they’ll be teaching — they don’t even know if they’ll be in a school or working virtually. Welcome to the start of the 2020-21 school year. It’s going to be rocky...
More people working from home – will small businesses survive?
Sept 8, 2020 /MTL Times/ - Working from home – On March 23rd 2020, the Quebec government announced the closure of all non-essential commercial activities and services in the province, except for teleworking and e-commerce businesses...
The latest on the coronavirus outbreak for Sept. 7
Sept 8, 2020 /CBC/ - COVID-19 is pushing students outside to learn, and some say it could improve education even after the pandemic has passed. At Guelph Outdoor School in Guelph, Ont., the fresh air that's seen as a way to lower the risk of coronavirus transmission is pushing parents to enrol their children in the full-day programs at an unprecedented rate...
Are Canadians ready to adopt flexible work for good?
Sept 4, 2020 /Human Resources Director/ - More than half of working Canadians are already back in the workplace, but not everyone is excited about their return. Some have been hesitant (15%), while others have been ‘feeling anxious’ (12%) about contracting COVID-19 in the workplace, according to a new study...
72% of Ontario parents worry another COVID-19 outbreak will close schools: Poll
Sept 3, 2020 /CanIndia News/ - A new poll conducted by Maru/Blue Public Opinion Research North America suggests that a whopping 72 percent of Ontario parents think despite preparations to get schools ready for reopening, the province will see another coronavirus outbreak forcing school closures all over again...
The Future of Work is Flexible: ADP Canada Study
TORONTO, Sept. 2, 2020 /CNW/ - As many Canadians head back to their place of work, a new survey by ADP Canada and Maru/Blue indicates a shift in attitude towards the traditional workplace. The survey found that 45 percent of working Canadians surveyed say they would prefer to work remotely at least three days a week and more than one quarter would prefer to work flex hours...
Michael Lochran: The coming mental health storm
Sept 2, 2020 /National Post/ - As we prepare for another potential wave of the pandemic this fall, we must begin to address the wave of pent-up mental health anxiety, depression and substance abuse that has been building since COVID-19 shattered our daily routines and communities in March...
Teacher unions and Ford government fight over class sizes
Sept 1, 2020 /Simcoe Reformer/ - Class sizes continue to be a point of contention as the provincial government and teacher unions square off over return-to-school plans. Premier Doug Ford toured a Toronto school Tuesday where he said the principal had a “can-do attitude” and was enthusiastic about welcoming back students. “We’re very ready,” Ford said Tuesday...
EXCLUSIVE: POLL SHOWS PARENTS ARE PREPARING FOR SCHOOL SHUTDOWNS THIS FALL
Sept 1, 2020 /Newstalk 1010/ - A new NEWSTALK 1010 exclusive poll paints a pessimistic picture as parents get ready to send their children back to school. The polling by Maru/BLUE finds nearly three quarters of parents in the GTA (73 percent) and across Ontario (72 percent) are concerned that despite all of the work done to get schools ready for reopening, we will have a big outbreak soon in schools and everything will close down...
Boost Your Child's Immune System in Time for Back-to-School With Genestra Brands' Line of Children's Vitamins and Immune Support
Sept 1, 2020 /Whig Standard/ - 64 percent of Canadian1 parents would love their children to return to the classroom this school year, even though the majority of parents are concerned about their children getting sick. In response to this widespread concern from Canadian parents, Genestra Brands® – the most recommended supplements brand by Canadian practitioners – is eager to provide products that can help Canadians boost their overall health, especially as parents are more keen to follow a holistic approach when it comes to health care...
Parents want to know what happens when a classroom shuts down for two weeks, does learning go online
Sept 1, 2020 /Newstalk 610/ - A new poll shows parents are preparing for school shutdowns this fall. The poll for our brother station, NEWSTALK 1010 paints a pessimistic picture as parents get ready to send their children back to school. The polling by Maru/BLUE finds 72 percent of Ontario parents are concerned despite all the prep, we will have a big outbreak in schools and everything will close down...
72% of Ontario parents worry another major COVID-19 outbreak will close schools: poll
Sept 1, 2020 /CityNews/ - A new poll suggests that a majority of Ontario parents think despite preparations to get schools ready for reopening, the province will see another coronavirus outbreak — forcing schools to close down once again. The poll, conducted by Maru/Blue Public Opinion Research North America in August, found 72 per cent of parents of school-aged children shared this view...
Parents prepare to send kids back to school amid pandemic
Aug 27, 2020 /Edmonton Examiner/ - Meghan Cranston didn’t take the idea of her kids going back to school lightly. As a mother of three children who attend Evergreen Public School in Kenora, she and her husband had to weigh the reality of life in the midst of a global pandemic with their family’s needs for normalcy and balance this fall...
AGAR: Creative ways to deal with the back-to-school question
Aug 24, 2020 /The Province/ - There are those who wait for the government to make everything perfect, according to their definition of that state, and there are those who get to work to solve their own problems. The most controversial issue most people are dealing with today is whether their children will or even should go back to school in a few weeks...
Conservatives set to elect new leader at a crucial moment in Canadian politics
Aug 20, 2020 /Brantford The Expositor/ - OTTAWA — Canadian politics has never seen a summer quite like this one. There is the pandemic, with its extraordinary economic turmoil and massive new government spending programs. There is the WE Charity scandal, which has rocked Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s government...
Poll finds majority of parents prefer two-month staggered start to school year
Aug 20, 2020 /CityNews/ - Less than three weeks before the scheduled start of the new school year, two-thirds of parents say they prefer a gradual two-month school reopening rather than a hard start. According to the Maru/Blue public opinion poll, almost seven in 10 GTA parents of elementary students would like to see some kids return in September and, depending on how that goes, allowing more students to return in October...
EXCLUSIVE: Two-thirds of Ontario parents want slow, eased-in start to school year
Aug 20, 2020 /iHeartRadio/ - We're continuing our exclusive back to school coverage with the latest on what Ontario parents want to see for the start of the school year. A new poll conducted by Maru/BLUE for NEWSTALK1010 shows 66 per cent of parents in the province believe easing into classroom reopenings over a span of two months is better than a hard start date...
TDSB APPROVES BACK-TO-SCHOOL PLANS, CONSIDERS DELAYING START OF CLASS BY ONE WEEK
Aug 20, 2020 /iHeartRadio/ - The Toronto District School Board has unanimously approved a back-to-school plan that will see it dip partly into reserves to hire hundreds of new teachers to increase spacing in elementary schools...
Most parents prefer 2-month staggered start to school year
Aug 20, 2020 /Canadian News/ - Thousands of parents with school-going children are growing apprehensive as schools are set to open in a matter of weeks. The Maru/Blue public opinion poll shows that upto two-thirds of parents say they prefer a gradual two-month school reopening instead of the traditional start of a new school year...
Trudeau unsure if he will send his children back to school and poll suggests he's not the only one
Aug 18, 2020 /National Post/ - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said he is still on the fence about sending his children back to school, following a new poll that found that about four in ten Ontario parents do not want to send their children back to school in September, and a vast majority — 74 per cent — have lost faith in the education minister’s ability to ensure that schools are safe from the threat of COVID-19...
Blog: Your Opinion in Action: Digital Tools for Online Learning
Août 18, 2020 /La Voix Maru Canada Blog/ - What happens after you submit your survey responses? Where do your answers go? How is your opinion used? We want to answer these questions by sharing past examples of how your responses and opinions have influenced clients to make better business decisions. Continue reading to learn more...
Morning Brief: Trudeau meets with Morneau as speculation swirls
Aug 17, 2020 /iPolitics/ - Justin Trudeau is set to meet today with Bill Morneau behind closed doors, potentially to sort out their differences, amid a flurry of reports hyping up conflict between their respective offices...
LILLEY: Ford back on top with voters
Aug 16, 2020 /The Sudbury Star/ - What a difference a year and a popular pandemic response can make: Doug Ford would be re-elected with a strong majority if an election were held today...
POLL: Trudeau Liberals fall behind leaderless Conservatives
Aug 15, 2020 /Winnipeg Sun/ - The pandemic public rally is over for Justin Trudeau’s Liberal government in Ottawa. Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic the Canadian public has been rallying to their leaders, giving them high job approval ratings and strong backing in terms of voter support...
84% support for mandatory indoor masks to combat COVID-19 in Ontario, poll finds
Aug 14, 2020 /Guelph Mercury Tribune/ - More than four out of five Ontarians support making it mandatory to wear masks indoors to curb the spread of COVID-19, a new poll for the Star has found. The Campaign Research survey found that 63 per cent of respondents “strongly support” compulsory indoor masks, while 21 per cent “somewhat support” them. Only six per cent “strongly oppose” masks with eight per cent “somewhat” opposed and the rest unsure...
Majority of NHL fans think the Stanley Cup is still the Stanley Cup, despite COVID-19 format: poll
Aug 7, 2020 /The Sun Times/ - The majority of NHL-watchers and ardent hockey fans believe despite the season being reconfigured because of COVID-19, this year’s Stanley Cup will carry the same honour as seasons past, according to a poll conducted by Maru/BLUE. The poll found 56 per cent of NHL-watchers and 57 per cent of fans believe the Stanley Cup in 2020 will have the same distinction as any other year...
New Poll Shows Over 90% of Ontario Seniors Want to Live at Home as They Age, and Want Government to Invest to Help Them do it
TORONTO, Aug. 7, 2020 /CNW/ - According to a new study conducted by Campaign Research Inc. on behalf of Home Care Ontario, virtually all Ontario seniors (91%) hope to stay in their own home or apartment as long as possible, and 95% believe being in their own home with the support of home care is the safest environment for them to live during a pandemic...
What happened to the old Doug Ford?
Aug 4, 2020 /Maclean's/ - Doug Ford stood in a field in Mississauga, Ont., the site of a long-term care facility he promised would be built in record time, and lavished praise on everybody in sight. He called Michelle DiEmanuele, the CEO of Trillium Health Partners, “one of my favourites.” Bonnie Crombie, the city’s mayor, was “terrific.” And “nothing could get built,” said Ontario’s premier, without “phenomenal labour leadership.”...
Peter MacKay reportedly sitting at 55% party support to lead Conservative Party of Canada
Aug 4, 2020 /PTBO Today/ - Navigating a leadership race through the COVID-19 pandemic has presented challenges but that’s exactly what the Conservative Party of Canada has done. According to a new poll by Maru/Blue, Peter MacKay holds 55% party support to replace Andrew Scheer. We caught up with MacKay, who says after stepping away from politics in 2015 he’s ready to come back and serve Canadians...
Lewis courts dairy farmers, Sloan attacks WHO as Conservative leadership underdogs burn through cash in late advertising push
Aug 3, 2020 /The Hill Times/ - Underdog candidates Leslyn Lewis and Derek Sloan have begun using paid online ads to promote their campaigns to win the Conservative Party leadership, and have grabbed the attention of hundreds of thousands of Canadians as the party’s election date draws near, while front-runners Peter MacKay and Erin O’Toole appear to have shifted their focus to getting out the vote...
Conservative Leadership Race Enters the Home Stretch
Jul 31, 2020 /The Epoch Times/ - The Conservative Party leadership race is still up for grabs, despite a recent poll showing that Peter MacKay has more support than his three opponents combined, strategists and advocates say. Voting, which is currently underway by mail, must be completed by Aug. 21. The new leader will be announced shortly after...
Half of Canadian businesses not confident they can support remote work long term
Jul 30, 2020 /Exchange Magazine/ - Half (48 per cent) of Canadian businesses said they were unprepared for the immediate technological changes necessitated by COVID-19, according to a recent survey by OVHcloud in conjunction with data service solutions company Maru/Blue, with 48 per cent concerned they will need to maintain long-term remote operations...
Third of Brits expect to speak to GP online in post-coronavirus world
Jul 30, 2020 /Health Insurance and Protection/ - Almost a third of British people expect to speak to their GP mostly online in the future. A nationally representative sample of over 2,000 people, when asked how the public services will have changed by the year 2030, almost a third (30%) expected they would speak with their GP predominantly online...
Poll shows MacKay as overwhelming choice for Tory voters
Jul 29, 2020 /Western Standard/ - Conservative voters say Peter MacKay is the right man to lead their party, according to a new poll. The results of a survey conducted by Maru/Blue Public Opinion show MacKay would be the top choice – at 55 percent – to become the new leader of the Tory party among those who are committed to vote for the party if a federal election were held tomorrow...
Half of Canadian businesses not confident they can support remote work long term
MONTREAL, July 29, 2020 /CNW/ - Half (48 per cent) of Canadian businesses said they were unprepared for the immediate technological changes necessitated by COVID-19, according to a recent survey by OVHcloud in conjunction with data service solutions company Maru/Blue, with 48 per cent concerned they will need to maintain long-term remote operations...
Canadians 'overwhemingly' believe locally grown cannabis is the best. But B.C.'s reputation is intact
Jul 28, 2020 /Regina Leader Post/ - British Columbia is still perceived as the top spot for quality pot, according to new survey results collected by Maru/Blue and commissioned by Auxly Cannabis Group — but local love for homegrown weed is emerging among consumers, too...
Peter MacKay still the favourite to win party leadership among likely Conservative voters: poll
Jul 28, 2020 /National Post/ - A majority of likely Conservative voters and the general public believe Peter MacKay is the top choice to be leader of the Conservative Party of Canada, according to a Maru/Blue opinion poll conducted for the National Post...
Morning Brief: High-stakes day for WE
Jul 28, 2020 /iPolitics/ - It’s Kielbrother day at committee. Pollsters say the stakes are high for the charity and its reputation over the high-profile appearances lined up today as the public watches how the political drama unfolds...
Cannabis Canada: Canadians believe best pot grown in B.C., survey finds
Jul 27, 2020 /BNN Bloomberg/ - The federal legalization of cannabis in the U.S. could arrive sooner than previously expected, Bloomberg News reports. CIBC analysts said in a recent report that the U.S. could legalize marijuana at the federal level as soon as 2021 if Joe Biden wins the presidential election and the Democrats control Congress...
Robinsons Premium Cannabis Now Available in Ontario and Nova Scotia
TORONTO, July 27, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Cannabis connoisseurs, the wait is over. Today, Robinsons hand-crafted, small-batch cannabis is available in Ontario and Nova Scotia. Robinsons is launching with four distinctive strains, all grown with care at the 27,700 sq. ft. Robinsons facility in Kentville, Nova Scotia, with an uncompromising commitment to quality and craftsmanship...
Less really is more: Canadians say simplifying is more important than ever
Jul 25, 2020 /newKerala/ - TORONTO: As Canadians adjust to the impacts of COVID-19 and the easing of restrictions nationwide, a new poll by Simplii Financial finds that the majority (81 per cent) of Canadians want to simplify their lives, and many (67 per cent) have already started...
Canadian parents want children to return to college but are concerned about them becoming COVID-19: survey
Jul 23, 2020 /The News Pocket/ - The vast majority of parents along with Canadians general seem to want kids to return to course in the autumn but are concerned that there are insufficient health and security measures in place to make sure pupils don’t get contaminated by COVID-19, according to another poll...
Nearly half of Canadians now prefer to buy cannabis online
Jul 23, 2020 /TheGrowOp/ - A study commissioned by a licensed cannabis producer claims that 43 per cent of Canadians prefer to buy their weed online, as opposed to in-person at a store. A total of 1,512 Canadians were surveyed (of which 591 were cannabis consumers) by national data services and research firm Maru/Blue in the study commissioned by Figr, a Charlottetown, P.E.I.-based licensed cannabis producer...
Poll shows Canadians split on shutting down CERB, Report
Jul 23, 2020 /Iintelligencer/ - Is it time to end emergency benefits for people who have lost work because of the COVID-19 pandemic? Canadians can’t seem to agree. The question from pollster Maru/Blue is whether or not Ottawa should start to decrease spending by shutting down the Canada Emergency Response Benefit program, regardless of what the impact may be on people...
Morning Brief: Scandal deepens with calls for Morneau to resign
Jul 23, 2020 /iPolitics/ - The finance minister’s attempt to clear the air backfired and instead fanned the flames of the WE controversy. The Conservatives are now calling for Finance Minister Bill Morneau to resign...
Canadians split on ending CERB, some say they'd lose roof over their head without COVID-19 benefits
Jul 22, 2020 /City News/ - Is it time to end emergency benefits for people who have lost work because of the COVID-19 pandemic? Canadians can’t seem to agree. The question from pollster Maru/Blue is whether or not Ottawa should start to decrease spending by shutting down the Canada Emergency Response Benefit program, regardless of what the impact may be on people...
Online weed sales buzzing: Study
Jul 22, 2020 /Toronto Sun/ - Forty-three per cent of marijuana users say they prefer to buy products online, according to a survey conducted by research firm Maru/Blue, for the cannabis brand Figr. This is an increase from 13.3% of cannabis sales that were made online during the first year of legalization, as reported by Statistics Canada in December 2019...
Blog: Too Many Emails? 3 Tips for Organizing Your Inbox
Juillet 20, 2020 /La Voix Maru Canada Blog/ - You’ve likely thought at one point or another, “I get too many emails.” Good news! There are steps you can take to fix that problem. Read on for 3 helpful tips to start organizing your Inbox. Continue reading to learn more...
Morning Brief: Chagger in the hot seat as WE hearings begin
Jul 16, 2020 /iPolitics/ - Driving today’s news agenda: The House of Commons finance committee begins its probe into the WE Charity student grant contract, as questions swirl around its approval and as the scandal continues to shake the government. But the Star reports the committee is still waiting to get its hands the WE-related documents it asked for...
John Ivison: The ethics commissioner's key question — was the decked stacked in WE's favour?
Jul 15, 2020 /Salt Wire/ - When Justin Trudeau stood before the cameras to announce the Canada Student Services Grant on a bright but chilly spring morning, he would have had no conception that he was playing with political dynamite...
Do the police treat Black and Indigenous people worse than others? Most Ontarians think so
Jul 10, 2020 /The Standard/ - More than two-thirds of Ontarians believe police treat Black and Indigenous people “worse” than others and 90 per cent want mandatory body cameras for all officers, a new poll has found...
Has enthusiasm for the CERB paved the way for a universal basic income?
Jul 9, 2020 /Maclean's/ - For a few all-too-fleeting years, Mark Taylor believed in the future of Alberta’s oil and gas industry. Armed with his petroleum systems engineering degree from the University of Regina, Taylor landed a job at a Calgary energy services company in 2011...
Less really is more: Canadians say simplifying is more important than ever
TORONTO, July 8, 2020 /CNW/ - As Canadians adjust to the impacts of COVID-19 and the easing of restrictions nationwide, a new poll by Simplii Financial finds that the majority (81 per cent) of Canadians want to simplify their lives, and many (67 per cent) have already started. For Canadians, the three areas they want to simplify most are their home organization (55 per cent), finances (34 per cent) and their daily schedule (29 per cent)...
COVID-19 hasn't weeded out pot smokers: Study
Jul 4, 2020 /Toronto Sun/ - Nearly half of Canadian pot smokers say the coronavirus pandemic has done nothing to change their consumption of the weed, according to a new study. The study by national research firm Maru/Blue, commissioned by cannabis brand Figr, says 49% of Canadian cannabis consumers haven’t altered their smoking habits because of COVID-19...
Owens: Canadians likely to want border closed all summer
Jun 30, 2020 /Adirondack Daily Enterprise/ - Former North Country congressman Bill Owens reached out to the Enterprise this week to say many Canadian citizens are worried about recent U.S. COVID-19 spikes, and he thinks they will push their government to extend the U.S.-Canada border closure though the end of the summer, at least...
More Canadians are worrying about the economy and over half are cutting discretionary spending: Poll
Jun 29, 2020 /The Battlesford News Optimist/ - Longer term financial impact of the COVID-19 pandemic beginning to show in Canadians' financial plans; saving money and avoiding debt are now top goals...
Ketchum Cultivate Brings Strategic Marketing and Communications Consulting to Canadian Cannabis Market
TORONTO, June 25, 2020 /CNW/ - Leading global communications consultancy Ketchum today introduced a new cannabis specialty in Canada as part of its existing Ketchum Cultivate offering, a suite of strategic consulting services dedicated to helping food and wellness brands with a natural, organic and sustainable focus achieve business success.
Pandemic has boosted some premiers' approval ratings by 30 percentage points, Legault benefitting most: poll
Jun 19, 2020 /National Post/ - According to a new poll, Quebec Premier Francois Legault still holds the highest approval rating among premiers, despite his province leading the country in coronavirus cases and deaths...
Blog: Survey Troubleshooting: Technical Problems vs. Content Problems
16 juin 2020 /La Voix Maru Canada Blog/ - We try to ensure that our surveys are high quality and error-free before we send them out to our members. However, from time to time, a survey may contain a problem that our team wasn’t aware of. If you encounter a problem in one of our surveys, the first step is to determine if it’s technical or content-related...
EXCLUSIVE: READY TO REOPEN YOUR WALLET? IT SEEMS ONTARIANS ARE SKITTISH
Jun 15, 2020 /Newstalk 1010/ - As those in the GTA wait to learn when they will move into Phase 2 of reopening, it seems many in this province aren't itching to go back to life as we once knew it. A NEWSTALK 1010 Pulse of Toronto poll, conducted by DART&maru/BLUE, finds 52 percent of Ontarians, and 46 percent in the GTA believe it's time to reopen the economy...
EXCLUSIVE: TIME FOR CHANGE: FEW THINK OUR CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM TREATS PEOPLE EQUALLY
Jun 9, 2020 /Newstalk 1010/ - A NEWSTALK 1010 exclusive poll finds only three in 10 Canadians think our criminal justice system treats people who are black or dark skinned equally compared to others in our society. The polling, conducted by DART & maru/BLUE, also finds a large number of people have some serious concerns...
Ontario likes relaxed liquor laws, poll finds
Jun 5, 2020 /Our Windsor/ - Ontarians are toasting the pandemic-forced liberalization of the province’s liquor licensing laws, a new poll suggests. Nearly three-quarters — 73 per cent — support continuing to allow restaurants and bars to sell beer, wine and spirits to go, the Campaign Research survey for the Star found...
EXCLUSIVE POLL: MOST PEOPLE THINK THERE IS RACISM IN CANADA, BUT MANY OF US CAN'T SEE IT
Jun 4, 2020 /iheartradio/ - It's been a topic of discussion in many circles, especially with some of the protests that we've seen in the US. Racism, and more importantly, the question of weather or not it exists in Canada...
How human resource managers are prioritizing employee experience during the pandemic
May 28, 2020 /Regina Leader Post/ - At the inception of COVID-19 quarantines, Canadian businesses prioritized safety for workers by sending them home, where many continued to work remotely...
EXCLUSIVE: HALF OF YOU WOULD BE OKAY WITH RANDOM TESTS
May 21, 2020 /Newstalk 1010/ - Premier Doug Ford says he's not happy with the level of testing in the province, and neither are you. A new poll, done exclusively for Newstalk 1010, shows a whopping 78% of people asked, thing the amount of testing being done, isn't enough to paint an accurate picture of what's happening with COVID-19...
Most Canadians want border with U.S. to remain closed for now, poll says
May 19, 2020 /National Post/ - Canadians aren’t ready to see the border with the United States reopened, with 83 per cent saying it should remain closed for the time being, according to new polling...
Blog: All You Need to Know About Rewards
May 18, 2020 /La Voix Maru Canada Blog/ - You’ve got questions, we’ve got answers! We answered three frequently asked questions about points and rewards. Continue reading to learn more...
Why attitudes toward mask wearing are quickly changing in Canada and the U.S.
May 18, 2020 /CBC/ - Societal attitudes in Canada and the U.S. toward wearing masks in public as protection against COVID-19 have undergone an "unprecedented' shift in just a matter of months, some social psychologists say...
Feeling desperate? Anxious? You're not alone.
May 15, 2020 /iHeartRadio/ - We're cooped up. Money is tight. We don't know what's coming next. A new NEWSTALK 1010 Pulse of Toronto Poll, by DART&maru/BLUE, gives us new insight into how people in the GTA are coping with COVID-19. Among the key findings, according to DART's John Wright, is a tale of two realities...
Most Canadians willing to adhere to 'new normal' rules like wearing masks and physical distancing: poll
May 11, 2020 /National Post/ - Albertans are the least likely of all Canadians to tolerate the installation of apps on their phones to monitor their health and and track their whereabouts in order to move around more freely as provinces ease pandemic lockdowns, according to a new poll...
Will Canadians accept health and safety-imposed COVID-19 conditions
May 11, 2020 /City News Winnipeg/ - A new poll by Dart & Maru/Blue shows what Canadians are willing to put up with and what they won’t, as society works to open back up during the COVID-19 pandemic. Mark Neufeld reports...
Prepare for more trucking industry work at home
May 11, 2020 /Truck News/ - There is no sugarcoating the reality that the world is in the throes of a deep recession. Not a trucker on the planet has experienced anything remotely close to this. The initial freight surge carriers enjoyed in March has vanished like my desire to watch U.S. news channels...
Albertans leery about installing tracing apps on their phones: poll
May 11, 2020 /Edmonton Sun/ - Two more Albertans have died and 47 new cases have been reported, Dr. Deena Hinshaw announced Monday. Two deaths that were previously attributed to COVID-19 have been reclassified; 117 Albertans have died from the virus in total...
Most Canadians willing to adhere to 'new normal' rules like wearing masks and physical distancing: poll
May 11, 2020 /National Post/ - Albertans are the least likely of all Canadians to tolerate the installation of apps on their phones to monitor their health and and track their whereabouts in order to move around more freely as provinces ease pandemic lockdowns, according to a new poll...
There's been no spike in personal and business bankruptcies, but surge is expected this fall
May 5, 2020 /CBC/ - With the coronavirus pandemic leaving many in a precarious and dire financial situation, Lou Brzezinski and other lawyers and insolvency trustees have been sitting by the office phone, expecting it to ring...
Most Canadians support COVID-19 measures, but the pandemic is wearing us down, poll finds
May 5, 2020 /The Star/ - Most Canadians support measures requiring them to stay home to curb COVID-19, but many admit the pandemic is taking a toll on their mental health, a new poll suggests...
John Wright on COVID-19: What Canadians think about working from home
May 4, 2020 /The Province/ - There’s a new class of worker in this country and it’s likely you know some of them. They’re the recent office dwellers who now wear business clothes from the waist up and pyjamas from the waist down. They conduct meetings over Zoom and Microsoft Teams and have tried to stake out a part of the house that has a decent backdrop and keeps the kids at bay...
COVID-19 impact felt by 81 per cent of Canadian small business owners: CIBC Poll
TORONTO, May 4, 2020 /CNW/ - A new CIBC study finds that the majority (81 per cent) of Canadian small business owners say COVID-19 has negatively impacted their operations, and many (32 per cent) worry about the viability of their business over the next year...
Journey through the average Canadian's average day during a not-so-average pandemic
May 2, 2020 /National Post/ - New ways of life are emerging in the average Canadian’s average day. After weeks of pandemic survival, in which everything that had been in motion — school, work, life itself — seemed to wobble on its axis, there are signs of a new equilibrium...
POLL FINDS A THIRD OF CANADIANS WANT TO REOPEN THE ECONOMY
Apr 29, 2020 /iHeartRadio/ - We've been hearing from politicians that we need to stay the course, keep up the social distancing, and that going back to normal too quickly could lead to a resurgence of COVID-19.But a new poll suggests about third of Canadians are nearing the end of their ropes...
Public isn't ready to open up Canadian society just yet
Apr 20, 2020 /The London Free Press/ - If you are one of the people wondering why governments simply won’t start reopening the economy already, it’s likely because you are in a small minority. A very small minority...
Budgeting for a pandemic
Apr 18, 2020 /Winnipeg Free Press/ - Being fit physically isn’t just beneficial (for the most part) in surviving the novel coronavirus. Tip-top financial health is turning out to be pretty helpful, too, as record numbers of Canadians are losing their jobs or having their hours cut back...
On COVID-19, Canadians want to know when we can change the channel
Apr 17, 2020 /London Free Press/ - For weeks, the TV appointment time has been 11 a.m. EDT and 2 p.m. when a parade of government leaders, medical officials and other pandemic players have held briefings on the impact of COVID-19 on the Canadian public, what they are doing about it, and what Canadians must do to “plank,” “crush” or “flatten” the curve...
On COVID-19, Canadians want to know when we can change the channel
Apr 17, 2020 /National Post/ - For weeks, the TV appointment time has been 11 a.m. EDT and 2 p.m. when a parade of government leaders, medical officials and other pandemic players have held briefings on the impact of COVID-19 on the Canadian public, what they are doing about it, and what Canadians must do to “plank,” “crush” or “flatten” the curve...
Blog: Your Opinion in Action: Should a Big Brand Re-Brand?
avril 16, 2020 /La Voix Maru Canada Blog/ - What happens after you submit your survey responses? Where do your answers go? How is your opinion used? We want to answer these questions by sharing past examples of how your responses and opinions have influenced clients to make better business decisions. Continue reading to learn more...
More than a million Canadians believe they are on verge of bankruptcy, new poll suggests
Apr 10, 2020 /Financial Post/ - The survey conducted by DART & maru/Blue found an even larger group — 4.2 million Canadian adults — said they consider themselves to be heading towards bankruptcy over the next three months unless their personal financial conditions improve...
COVID's economic impact could see millions declaring bankruptcy
Apr 10, 2020 /Toronto Sun/ - It’s the economic shock we knew was coming, no not Thursday’s job numbers showing more than 1 million jobs lost in March with more to come, I’m talking about the toll COVID-19 is taking on people’s lives in very real ways...
More than a million Canadians believe they are on verge of bankruptcy, new poll suggests
Apr 10, 2020 /The Province/ - The survey conducted by DART & maru/Blue found an even larger group — 4.2 million Canadian adults — said they consider themselves to be heading towards bankruptcy over the next three months unless their personal financial conditions improve...
COVID-19: Canadians almost unanimously support the lockdown. Here's what else they think
Apr 8, 2020 /National Post/ - Governments across the land, and in many places throughout the United States, have lowered the boom to get people off the streets, out of parks and into their homes in order to stop the spread of COVID-19. What had been “self distancing” has become more extreme, with citizens everywhere told to get home and stay home in a virtual lockdown...
Timeline of Canada's home front battle against COVID-19
Apr 4, 2020 /O Canada/ - The COVID-19 crises hit the world hard in late January 2020, plunging both federal and provincial politicians into a new world war, this time against a never seen before enemy, a highly infectious coronavirus, one that spread like the flu...
Quebec sales opportunities in optimism even as its coronavirus circumstance figures soar: new poll
Apr 3, 2020 /Go Tech Daily/ - Leading François Legault enjoys the exact degree of assist as his wildly well-known main clinical officer of overall health, the study indicates. As COVID-19 situations carry on to ramp up, Quebecers are conspicuously far more upbeat than other Canadians in their province’s ability to have them safely out of the coronavirus pandemic, even with having the optimum amount of cases, a new survey implies...
Quebec leads in optimism even as its coronavirus case numbers soar: new poll
Apr 2, 2020 /Maclean's/ - As COVID-19 cases continue to ramp up, Quebecers are conspicuously more upbeat than other Canadians in their province’s ability to carry them safely out of the coronavirus pandemic, despite having the highest number of cases, a new survey suggests...
Seventy-six per cent of Canadians are voluntarily self-isolating to fight COVID-19, poll finds
Apr 2, 2020 /The Star/ - Three-quarters of Canadians are “voluntarily self-isolating at home” due to the COVID-19 pandemic and a staggering 96 per cent believe physical distancing can slow the rate of infections, a new poll has found...
Majority of Canadians support coronavirus lockdown measures: poll
Apr 1, 2020 /CityNews/ - A new poll indicates a majority of Canadians think the country “should stay the course” when it comes to controlling the coronavirus through lockdown measures. The DART & maru/Blue Voice Canada Poll released on Tuesday said 44 per cent of Canadians said they will support lockdown measures until a medical solution like a vaccine is found. Forty-six per cent said they will remain supportive until things are “manageable again within the healthcare system.”...
Our heroes in the time of coronavirus—and the pedestal we're putting them on
Apr 1, 2020 /Maclean's/ - “They put my face on a bread,” said the bespectacled man to the person taking his picture, holding up his phone to show an Instagram post of a round loaf with a bespectacled face emblazoned in the layer of flour on top...
Canadians fear COVID-19 despite confidence in health system: Poll
March 26, 2020 /Toronto Sun/ - Canadians are confident that their local hospital or health agency can handle the coronavirus pandemic as it sweeps the country but more are becoming concerned that they will personally contract the virus. A poll conducted by DART & maru/Blue found 75% of respondents say they “are confident that their community hospital and health-care system could provide them with the proper medical attention if they or someone in their family contracted the virus.”...
Finances tight for many as COVID crisis hits deep
March 26, 2020 /The Province/ - Are you reliably comfortable over the next few months or feeling tight and concerned? The reality is that as COVID-19 moves from a health crisis to an economic crisis, few working stiffs are feeling comfortable about our finances over the next few months...
Canadian household budgets are now in danger of rapid depletion
March 26, 2020 /Mortgage Broker News/ - As much as one in five Canadians would find the entirety of their budgets worn out in just a month if their work stops amid the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a new survey by DART & maru/Blue. The study, which polled 1,514 randomly selected Canadian adults online last March 19 and 20, also found that only 33% of Canadians are confident that they can endure a no-job situation for a year...
Canadians have more faith in government to handle coronavirus than Americans and Brits—and less fear for their lives
March 26, 2020 /Maclean's/ - The novel coronavirus has now been detected around the globe, save for Greenland and Antarctica. As of Thursday, nearly 500,000 cases had been confirmed worldwide and more than 22,000 people had died. But while the spread of the virus seems universal, attitudes toward it—and toward measures aimed at limiting its spread—differ from country to country...
Twenty per cent of Canadians would run out of cash in a month if laid off now: survey
March 25, 2020 /Calgary Herald/ - One in five Canadians would burn through all their available cash sources within a month if put out of work by efforts to slow the spread of the coronavirus pandemic, according to a new online survey conducted by DART & maru/Blue...
Canadians thrown out of work by a virus can't wait for help
March 25, 2020 /Calgary Sun/ -About 20% of Canadians can’t wait for politicians to get their acts together. A Dart Maru-Blue poll conducted for the Financial Post shows that roughly one in five Canadians will run out of money before they run out of month as the COVID-19 health crisis becomes an economic crisis...
Economic impact of COVID-19 is more of a concern than the health effects, poll finds
March 18, 2020 /The Star/ -Canadians are more worried about the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic than they are over the health effects of the virus, a new poll suggests. The Campaign Research survey provided to the Star found a staggering 99 per cent of respondents are aware of the crisis — and 93 per cent are worried about the economy...
COVID-19: Poll shows big jump in number of concerned Canadians, but people staying reasonably calm
March 17, 2020 /National Post/ - As governments scramble to contain the COVID-19 outbreak, new polling shows that there has been a distinct jump in the level of concern among Canadians since the beginning of March...
Nearly half of Canadians say they can't afford to miss work as coronavirus cases escalate
March 17, 2020 /Financial Post/ - CALGARY – As more restaurants and business close in the middle of the coronavirus pandemic, a new poll shows nearly half of Canadians say they can’t afford to miss work and have no benefits to fall back on...
Blog: What to Say When You Have Nothing to Say on a Survey
March 16, 2020 /La Voix Maru Canada Blog/ - We’ve all been there. You’re invited to a new survey, you’re excited to share your opinions and earn points, but then you read a question and your mind goes blank. Continue reading to learn more...
Lawrie McFarlane: PM’s pretend solutions for real problems
March 15, 2020 /Times Colonist/ - Not long after Justin Trudeau became prime minister — the most deeply unserious person ever to occupy that office — he created a “Results and Delivery Unit.” The purpose, we were told, was to ensure that ministers focussed with laser-like concentration on the job at hand...
Canadians concerned but calm during market volatility: CIBC poll
TORONTO , March 11, 2020 /CNW/ - A new survey conducted by CIBC amidst last week's stock market fluctuations shows that although almost half of Canadians (48 per cent) are concerned about recent market volatility, among those who own investments the majority (90 per cent) have not made any changes to their holdings because of market activity...
Sleep Country Canada celebrates World Sleep Day on March 13 with national giveaway
March 10, 2020 /Yahoo Finance/ - "For more than 25 years we've been dedicated to helping Canadians achieve their best sleep," said Christine Magee , Co-Founder & Chair of Sleep Country. "There are many factors that impact a good night's sleep, from your mood and stress level to the number of sleeping hours to finding the right products to suit your sleep style. We're seeing attitudes towards sleep change for the better and initiatives like World Sleep Day are reminders to invest in personal health and well-being, as we continue to work towards better sleep for all."...
Wet'suwet'en: the mainstream media's big fail
March 10, 2020 /New Toronto/ - Now that there’s a tentative agreement to (perhaps) proceed with pipeline plans in Wet’suwet’en territory in northern BC, what will the mainstream media do with themselves? It seems like ages ago that the country had been plunged into a national crisis over protest actions in support of the Wet’suwet’en Nation's opposition to Coastal GasLink’s fracked gas plans...
New Dart & Maru/Blue Poll Finds Close to One Third of Canadian Adults are Concerned They May Contract Covid-19 Virus
TORONTO, March 7, 2020 /CNW/ - A new public opinion poll released today by polling group DART & maru/Blue shows that almost 10 million Canadian adults (32% +3 from one month ago) are concerned they may contract the Covid-19 virus. Almost half the public (46% +11) say they or someone in their household have changed their regular habits — of which more daily hand washing (38% +10), avoiding places where there are large gatherings of people such as sporting events, movies, the theatre or restaurants ( 12% +3), and purchasing extra supplies (11% +4) were the largest changes over last month...
Corbella: Why I'm hoping the railway blockades drag on a few more months
Mar. 7, 2020 /Calgary Herald/ - Last weekend when it appeared that some kind of an “arrangement” had been reached with five Wet’suwet’en hereditary chiefs to end the month-long blockades that are crippling Canada’s economy, a part of me was disappointed...
Ontario Liberals set to pick Del Duca as leader
Mar. 7, 2020 /Simcoe/ - Members of the former governing party will choose a new leader Saturday to take them into a provincial election that is just 27 months away. Delegate selection meetings suggest former cabinet minister Steve Del Duca is the overwhelming favourite to win the leadership at the Mississauga convention...
Containment is futile: Is the COVID-19 coronavirus the pathogen of the century 'everyone is waiting for'?
Mar. 7, 2020 /The Chronicle Herald/ - The dog is doing well. The Pomeranian tested positive for coronavirus this week after its Hong Kong owner was infected with COVID-19, making it the first believed case of human-to-animal transmission...
All parties should oppose sex-selective abortion
Mar. 6, 2020 /Welland Tribune/ - On Feb. 26, 2020, Cathay Wagantall, the Conservative MP for Yorkton-Melville, tabled a Private Member's Bill, Bill C-233, "The Sex-selective Abortion Act." It will soon be debated in the House of Commons. The bill, if adopted, would amend the Criminal Code to make it an offence for a medical practitioner to perform an abortion knowing that the abortion is sought solely on the grounds of the child's genetic sex...
Do 'trendy' office perks actually work?
Mar. 6, 2020 /Human Resources Director/ - Attract. Retain. Engage. That is the mantra for human resources professionals in companies across the board, and sometimes the most difficult part of the magic formula is the last part of the equation — how to keep the talent you bring onboard focused, inspired and productive...
Almost half of Canadians have changed their behaviour because of COVID-19: survey
Mar. 6, 2020 /680 news/ - Almost half of Canadians are taking specific actions in response to the novel coronavirus outbreak with one-in-three expressing concerns about catching the virus, according to a new poll by Dart and maru/Blue...
MLA Report: Who is leading Canada?
Mar. 6, 2020 /Medicine Hat News/ - Canada has a history of being able to navigate difficult times. Generally, we have emerged from these challenges more resilient, due in large part to strong leadership. However, what we are currently witnessing in this country is a direct result of the failed leadership of our prime minister and his government...
Why Trudeau’s Circus Act May Not Survive the Blockade Crisis
Mar. 5, 2020 /The Tyee/ - Is the curtain coming down on the Justin Trudeau era in Canadian politics? When the next election rolls around, both the Conservative and Green parties will have new leaders. Even NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh is newish...
EDITORIAL: Trudeau disappoints, new polls show
Mar. 4, 2020 /National Post/ - This year initially started as a strong one for Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. He kept a low profile, avoided any gaffes and took on a more mature profile, not just when it came to his salt and pepper beard but his approach to politics as well...
Chris Selley: Most Canadians believe Canada is broken and that's nothing to sneer at
Mar. 4, 2020 /National Post/ - If 69 per cent of Canadians think the country is “broken,” as a DART & Maru/Blue poll conducted for the National Post suggests, that means it’s not just one kind of Canadian: not just Albertans furious about their landlocked bitumen; not just Quebec nationalists who feel Canada cannot accommodate their perfect society; not just those who think it absurd that a provincial pipeline dispute in northwestern British Columbia could shut down the Canadian National Railway almost four provinces away for two weeks...
BONOKOSKI: The Wet'suwet'en scenario exposed Trudeau’s weakness
Mar. 2, 2020 /Toronto Sun/ - After three days of purportedly intense talks in the northern B.C. hamlet of Smithers, Indigenous Relations Minister Carolyn Bennett came out recognizing the hereditary governance system of the Wet’suwet’en Nation as if some major battle had been won...
Maru/Blue Launches Forums Panel Management Tool
Mar. 2, 2020 /Mr. Web/ - Respondent access specialist Maru/Blue has launched a panel management tool called Forums, through which clients can manage and execute community research themselves or access support from the firm's Insight and Community Management team...
In Canada, New Battles Brewing on Assisted Death, Hospice Care, Abortion
Mar. 2, 2020 /The Epoch Times/ - The final week of February saw substantial announcements regarding life issues in Canada. The federal government tabled Bill C-7 to expand the availability of euthanasia. Then, a hospice in Delta, British Columbia, was told it had to close in a year for refusing to provide medically assisted death...
GOLDSTEIN: Trudeau’s strategy for reconciliation lies in ruins
Feb. 29, 2020 /Toronto Sun/ - At this point it’s fair to say Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s strategy to improve relations with Canada’s Indigenous people — splitting and expanding the government bureaucracy dealing with them into two departments instead of one — has been a failure...
Poll: 69% Of Canadians Say ‘Right Now, Canada Is Broken’ — And Trudeau Gets The Blame
Feb. 29, 2020 /Daily Caller/ - After a month of environmental extremists blockading rail traffic and constructing illegal barricades without fear of arrest, a new poll says 69% of Canadians believe that “Right now, Canada is broken.”...
Ford's PCs lead in tight three-way race
Feb. 29, 2020 /Toronto Sun/ - If an election were held in Ontario tomorrow, Doug Ford's PC Party would get the most votes, the question in would they win. Or what kind of government would they win?...
Canada is not broken
Feb. 28, 2020 /Maclean's/ - Here is the National Post’s headline this morning: “‘Canada is broken’ says majority of Canadians”. It is the lead story and it goes on to explain that a poll by DART & Maru/Blue (a brand name that sort of just rolls off the tongue) found that 59 per cent of Canadians believe the country is not headed in the right direction. And, 69 per cent believe the country is “broken”...
'Canada is broken,' say majority of Canadians in poll taken in wake of rail blockades
Feb. 28, 2020 /National Post/ - In a time of widespread disagreement and ever-increasing polarization, there remains a bitter solidarity among Canadians in the belief that the government doesn’t know what it’s doing. In the wake of regional discontent from the western provinces and blockades jamming up the country’s rail network, a towering majority of Canadians agree with the statement, “Right now, Canada is broken.”...
Trudeau asks MPs to approve $2.1 BILLION for Indigenous communities
Feb. 28, 2020 /The Post Millennial/ - As the nation’s economy continues to sputter due to nationwide anti-pipeline protests and blockades, the Trudeau government wants $2.1 billion for Indigenous communities. That’s approximately 53 percent of the $3.8 billion the government is asking MPs to approve in supplementary spending according to CBC...
Canadian politician introduces bill to ban aborting babies because they’re girls
OTTAWA, February 28, 2020 (LifeSiteNews) — A Canadian Conservative politician tabled a private member’s bill Wednesday to make it a crime for a medical practitioner to knowingly kill an unborn child solely because of the baby’s sex...
Over half of Ontario Voters support making Public Education an “Essential Service”
Feb. 27, 2020 /Campaign research/ - Campaign Research has conducted a public opinion study with 1003 Ontario Voters on their views with the ongoing dispute between Ontario Teachers and the government of Ontario...
CIBC poll finds more than half of Canadian women say financial security contributes to their happiness
TORONTO, Feb. 24, 2020 /CNW/ - A new CIBC study finds that many (59 per cent) Canadian women say financial security contributes to their happiness. But getting to a good place financially is tricky, as many regret not focusing on saving and investing at a younger age...
Canadians unaware of warning signs of sex trafficking: new survey
TORONTO, Feb. 20, 2020 /CNW/ - A majority of Canadians (73%) believe sex trafficking starts with an abduction off the streets and 47% equate it with being kidnapped and forced to trade sex for money – both common misconceptions as victims are often groomed, lured and recruited, likely by someone they know...
Casey House Rewrites the Stories of Beloved TV Characters to Smash Stigma Around HIV/AIDS
TORONTO, Feb. 19, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Study reveals 65 million North Americans would rather their favourite TV character die than see them get diagnosed with HIV/AIDS. Today Casey House is launching their latest Smash Stigma campaign with the release of “never-before-seen” episodes of Friends and The Office...
If we think politics is so interesting, why don’t we think it’s important?
Feb. 18, 2020 /The star/ - John Baird, a veteran Conservative politician, was interested in seeking his party’s leadership, but ultimately decided it wasn’t important enough to him to justify disrupting his life...
Blog: Is It Déjà Vu or Is It a Tracking Study?
February 14, 2020 /La Voix Maru Canada Blog/ - Sometimes you may feel like you're being asked similar questions that you've already answered in previous surveys, or it may even feel like you’re repeating an entire survey over again. Continue reading to learn more...
New poll shows majority of Canadians want to ban late-term, sex-selective abortions
CANADA, February 13, 2020 - (LifeSiteNews) – A recent survey shows a majority of Canadians are opposed to late-term and sex-selective abortion and would support making these practices illegal. - To put it bluntly, the public is fed up with the rotating strikes teachers have launched across the province and they want it to stop. A new poll shows overwhelming support for sitting both sides down and forcing them to find a solution...
57 percent of Canadians are distracted, lose up to 2 hours of productivity each workday
TORONTO, Feb. 10, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Close to 60 percent of Canadians report they battle distraction at work — resulting in up to two hours of lost productivity every day — according to a new national survey commissioned by iQ Offices, the largest Canadian-owned coworking company, featuring workspaces designed for productivity...
Teachers gain edge in battle for public opinion
Feb. 9, 2020 /Toronto Sun/ - To put it bluntly, the public is fed up with the rotating strikes teachers have launched across the province and they want it to stop. A new poll shows overwhelming support for sitting both sides down and forcing them to find a solution...
Majority of Canadians aren't afraid of contracting the coronavirus, poll finds
Feb. 4, 2020 /National Post/ - Nearly one-fifth of Canadians say they would move if a person who appeared to be Chinese sat beside on them on a bus, given fears that they might contract coronavirus, according to new poll...
Canadians confident, calm with coronavirus situation: poll
Feb. 4, 2020 /City News/ - Confident and calm — these are the two major takeaways from a new poll about how Canadians feel about the coronavirus outbreak. The ARTDART & Maru/Blue Voice Canada poll released Tuesday showed that 69 per cent of Canadians “believe that their Canadian officials and leaders have dealt with the coronavirus matter” in a “prudent and measured way.”...
Blog: For Fact or Fun: Research Questions vs. Engagement Questions
January 17, 2020 /Maru Voice Canada Blog/ - Have you noticed that we share individual questions on our website homepage and on our social media channels? These are called engagement questions, and they differ from traditional research questions. Continue reading to learn more...
Blog: 3 Questions About Online Surveys (Answered by an Online Research Company)
December 17, 2019 /La Voix Maru Canada Blog/ - You’ve got questions, we’ve got answers! We answered three frequently asked questions about taking online surveys. Continue reading to learn more...
Blog: How to be the Best Survey Taker (and Earn the Most Rewards!)
November 21, 2019 /Maru Voice Canada Blog/ - When completing online surveys, you should always take it seriously and give your best effort – not only because it’s the right thing to do (your insights influence important business decisions!) but also because you’ll have a better chance at earning more rewards if you’re a quality survey taker...
Blog: What to Look For in a Survey Site
October 30, 2019 /Maru Voice Canada Blog/ - How can you tell if a survey site is trustworthy and reputable before you sign up? There’s certain information you should keep in mind when researching whether or not a survey panel is right for you. Continue reading to learn more...
Blog: Your Opinion in Action: Building a Better Loyalty Program
September 16, 2019 /Maru Voice Canada Blog/ - What happens after you submit your survey responses? Where do your answers go? How is your opinion used? We want to answer these questions by sharing past examples of how your responses and opinions have influenced clients to make better business decisions. Continue reading to learn more...
