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Apr 13, 2021 /La Voix Maru 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...
Mar 16, 2021 /La Voix Maru 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...
Feb 17, 2021 /La Voix Maru 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...
Jan 19, 2021 /La Voix Maru 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...
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. ..
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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. ..
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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!...
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....
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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.
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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.
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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.”...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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)...
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...
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...
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...
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.
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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.”...
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...
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.”...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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."...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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.”...
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?...
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”...
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.”...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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.”...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...