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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.”...
As abortion debate becomes increasingly polarized, poll shows the views of many Canadians are more complicated
Jan. 31, 2020 /City News/ - At 21 weeks a fetus doesn’t have the ability to breathe outside a woman’s body. The alveoli, the tiny sacs that fill with oxygen, haven’t fully developed, and its premature lungs lack surfactant, the slippery substance that keeps those tiny air sacs from collapsing and sticking together when they deflate...
Majority of Canadians 'satisfied' with the country's abortion policies: poll
Jan. 31, 2020 /City News/ - A majority of the Canadian public are satisfied with the country’s abortion policies, a new poll says. The DART & Maru/Blue Voice Canada poll released on Friday says 75 per cent of Canadians were “satisfied” with Canada’s abortion policies, with 25 per cent indicating they are not satisfied...
As abortion debate becomes increasingly polarized, poll shows the views of many Canadians are more complicated
Jan. 31, 2020 /National Post/ - At 21 weeks a fetus doesn’t have the ability to breathe outside a woman’s body. The alveoli, the tiny sacs that fill with oxygen, haven’t fully developed, and its premature lungs lack surfactant, the slippery substance that keeps those tiny air sacs from collapsing and sticking together when they deflate...
Skyscanner Report: More Canadians Looking To Travel This Year
Jan. 27, 2020 /Travel Pulse Canada/ - A new study by Skyscanner has some interesting observations about Canadian travellers, which could mean more opportunities for Canadian agents. With 2019 in the books, Skyscanner analyzed Canadian traveller data to determine where Canadians have been, where they'll go next, and what the best value destinations are for 2020...
Human advice tops search engines when finances are involved
Jan. 21, 2020 /Advisor's edge/ - Canadians place a high value on human advice, especially when it comes to a financial decision or major life event. A recent CIBC poll found that 63% of Canadians would rather speak to another person when seeking out advice than rely on information from the web...
Human vs machine: CIBC poll finds most Canadians value personal advice over a search engine
TORONTO, Jan. 21, 2020 /CNW/ - Despite technology making it easier than ever to access information, a recent CIBC poll shows that when it comes to major life events, such as getting married, buying a home, or finding a job, many respondents (63 per cent) prefer to ask their friends and family for advice...
LILLEY: Harry for GG? He'd be better than the astronaut!
Jan. 20, 2020 /Toronto Sun/ - It’s a long shot to be sure, but with 61% of Canadians supporting the idea of Prince Harry becoming the next Governor General, I say why not...
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Jan. 18, 2020 /Counterweight/ - Getting real about Harry and Meghan in Canada 2020 (or is this really the future we want to go back to?)...
Prince Harry BOOST: The new special role Canadians want for Duke of Sussex
Jan. 17, 2020 /Express/ - PRINCE HARRY and Meghan Markle have been outspoken of their love for Canada. But could Prince Harry be given a special role there in the foreseeable future?...
PRETZER: To hell with Harry, Meghan and all of the monarchy
Jan. 17, 2020 /Simcoe Reformer/ - Two people from across the pond who are famous for doing nothing decided to toughen up a bit and look for a new home and real jobs. No, I am not speaking about the run-of-the-mill reality star all too common in pop culture in the United Kingdom or BOJO the Prime Minister...
Does Canada want Harry and Meghan?
Jan. 17, 2020 /The Article/ - Harry and Meghan, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, will be stepping back from their duties as senior members of the Royal Family. While some pertinent details of this “transition period” still have to be privately discussed and publicly announced, one thing that has been revealed is they will spend time in both Canada and the UK...
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...
Chris Selley: Megxit really is messing with giddy Canadians' heads
Jan. 14, 2020 /National Post/ - North American media coverage of Harry and Meghan’s decision to quit the Firm has produced multiple head explosions here in Canada, to go along with the many reported in recent weeks at Buckingham Palace, Sandringham House and various other Royal properties...
How much time does your client spend worrying about money?
Jan. 14, 2020 /Advisor's Edge/ - Millennials spend more time worrying about finances than older Canadians, according to a poll commissioned by Scotiabank. The Financial Worry poll found that Canadians spend an average of two hours a day worrying about finances — and the amount of time spent worrying decreases with age...
Canadians would back Prince Harry as governor general
Jan. 12, 2020 /Daily Pakistan/ - A majority of Canadians would support making Britain’s Prince Harry the country’s next governor-general, according to a poll published Friday as his wife, Meghan, returned to Canada.Sixty-one per cent of the Canadians polled said they would support having Harry replace current governor-general, Julie Payette, when her term expires, the National Post said...
Canadians would back Prince Harry as governor general: poll
Jan. 11, 2020 /Macau Business/ - A majority of Canadians would support making Britain’s Prince Harry the country’s next governor general, according to a poll published Friday as his wife, Meghan, returned to Canada. Sixty-one percent of the Canadians polled said they would support having Harry replace current governor general Julie Payette when her term expires, the National Post said...
Canadians would back Prince Harry as governor general: poll
Jan. 11, 2020 /Saudi Gazette/ - MONTREAL - A majority of Canadians would support making Britain's Prince Harry the country's next governor general, according to a poll published Friday as his wife, Meghan, returned to Canada. Sixty-one percent of the Canadians polled said they would support having Harry replace current governor general Julie Payette when her term expires, the National Post said...
If Prince Harry Is The Next Governor General He Wouldn't Be The First Prince In The Role
Jan. 11, 2020 /Narcity/ - Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are taking a step back from life in the royal family. They have said that they plan to divide their time between the UK and North America. With that in mind, some Canadians are imagining what it would be like to have Prince Harry as Governor General of Canada....
Poll: Canadians would back Prince Harry as governor general
Jan. 11, 2020 /FMT News/ - MONTREAL: A majority of Canadians would support making Britain’s Prince Harry the country’s next governor general, according to a poll published Friday as his wife, Meghan, returned to Canada...
New job for Prince Harry? Canadians say Duke should take up MAJOR position - POLL
Jan. 10, 2020 /Express/ - According to a Postmedia poll, more than 60 per cent of Canadians support the appointment of Prince Harry to the country’s governor general, a post earning around £223,000 a year. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have said that they wish to become “financially independent”, which this appointment would allow...
Why Meghan and Harry have Canada in their sights
Jan. 10, 2020 /BBC News/ - Since the Duke and Duchess of Sussex announced their intention to step back as "senior" royals and live part-time in North America, Canada has been aflutter...
Poll: Most Canadians would support Prince Harry as the next governor general
Jan. 10, 2020 /The Post Millenial/ - Since Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have made their departure from the royal family, a poll found that a majority of Canadians say they would support having Prince Harry as Canada’s next governor general. The current governor general is Julie Payette...
A majority of Canadians want Prince Harry to become governor general, poll says
Jan. 9, 2020 /Vancouver Sun/ - More than 60 per cent of Canadians said they support the appointment of Prince Harry to governor general, a Postmedia poll has found...
A majority of Canadians want Prince Harry to become governor general, poll says
Jan. 9, 2020 /National Post/ - Following the Great Departure of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle from the royal family, which some are calling Megxit, a majority of Canadians say they’d support the Duke of Sussex taking Julie Payette’s place as the next governor general...
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...
Bell: Defiant Kenney confronts plunging polls
Dec. 13, 2019 /Calgary Sun/ - “He’s either a great actor or a man comfortable in his political skin and in his mission, a man who plans to take a page out of the Ralph Klein playbook and stick to his guns...
Kenney's approval rating has dropped since fall: Polls
Dec. 12, 2019 /CTV News/ - “Kenney has returned from meetings in Ottawa with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to a 54 per cent approval rating, says Angus Reid Institute. Polls in June put Kenney's approval rating at 61 per cent, and 60 per cent in September...
Jason Kenney's approval rating plummets in the wake of Alberta budget cuts
Dec. 12, 2019 /National Post/ - “Alberta Premier Jason Kenney is feeling the political effects of budget cuts his government announced in October, with his approval rating plummeting 15 percentage points in a matter of months...
Doug Ford Officially Has The Lowest Premier Approval Rating In All Of Canada
Dec. 12, 2019 /Narcity/ - “It’s safe to say at this point that Doug Ford has been a popular figure in Ontario politics. Considering it’s hard to get into any political ring these days and not find yourself in a controversy or two, Ford has received some backlash over certain Ontario topics...
Kenney saw largest drop in approval rating of all Canada’s premiers: poll
Dec. 12, 2019 /Daily Hive/ - “Alberta Premier Jason Kenney saw the most drastic drop in approval of all Canada’s premiers, according to a recent poll. The poll by DART C-Suite shows that Kenney dropped down to third-to-last out of the country’s 10 provincial leaders, coming in ahead of only Nova Scotia’s Stephen McNeil and Ontario’s Doug Ford...
Doug Ford sinks to the bottom on latest approval rating of Canada’s premiers: poll
Dec. 12, 2019 /Daily Hive/ - “Ontario Premier Doug Ford has ranked at the bottom of provincial approval ratings in a recent poll. The poll by DART C-Suite shows that while Ford has gained some approval over the last quarter, he is the least favourable among Canadian premiers...
Merge Ontario's Catholic and public school systems: Poll
Dec. 8, 2019 /Toronto Sun/ - “While the public isn’t united in picking a side on who to blame for the current labour unrest in Ontario’s school system — backing neither the province nor the unions —they are united in calling for an end to separate school boards...
LILLEY: Teachers will agree to mediation if province meets all their demands
Dec. 7, 2019 /The Kingston Whig Standard/ - “Ontario’s high school teachers say they will call off their strike and accept the government’s offer of mediation if the province meets all of their demands — including no changes to class size, no online learning and a wage increase above the 1% on offer...
Failing grades to teachers, Ford government in labour dispute: poll
Dec. 7, 2019 /CityNews/ - “The ongoing standoff between Ontario high school teachers and the Ford government gets a failing grade from Ontarians...
Neither teachers nor government being reasonable in labour dispute: Poll
Dec. 6, 2019 /The Kingston Whig Standard/ - “A pox on both your houses,” Mercutio said in Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet. That pretty much sums up the feelings of Ontario taxpayers when it comes to this latest labour fight between the teachers’ unions and the provincial government...
Vacation shaming a rising workplace trend: study
Nov. 28, 2019 /Benefits Canada/ - Just 66 per cent of Canadian employees are taking the full amount of vacation time they’re owed, according to a new survey by research firm Maru/Blue....
Blog: How to be the Best Survey Taker (and Earn the Most Rewards!)
November 21, 2019 /La Voix Maru 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...
"Vacation shaming" holding young people back from taking time off from work
Nov. 20, 2019 /Daily Hive/ - In a recent press release issued by popular travel company Skyscanner, 96% of Canadians believe that it is important to take a break from work. However, only 66% take all of their allotted time off...
Vacation shaming is keeping Canadians from using all their vacation time, new survey shows
TORONTO, Nov. 20, 2019 /CNW/ - As a nation, Canadians value their time off work. But are they actually taking the vacation time they're entitled to?...
‘Vacation shaming’: 50% of Canadians feel discouraged from taking a holiday
Nov. 20, 2019 /Vancouver is Awesome/ - In a study conducted by research firm Marc/Blue on behalf of Skyscanner, half of Canadians have experienced “vacation shaming” – coworkers or bosses using guilt or peer pressure to discourage employees from using their allotted time...
Experts doubt if Doug Ford has the political power to stop Wexit momentum
Nov. 16, 2019 /CTV News/ - Canadian political science professors are casting doubt on whether Premier Doug Ford possesses the clout needed to unite the country, as he prepares to host his fellow premiers for a unification meeting in Toronto...
The team at PC® Organics encourages Canadian parents to join the #Selfeed celebration
BRAMPTON, ON, Nov. 7, 2019 /CNW/ - To give Canadian parents the opportunity to celebrate their little one's journey to independent eating, the team at PC® Organics is igniting a #Selfeed conversation amongst moms and dads across the country...
The battle with debt intensifies but Canadians approach it with optimism
TORONTO, Nov. 05, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In support of this year’s Credit Education Week, Credit Canada and Capital One Canada have released the #MyMoneyVision survey focused on Canadians' money management behaviours. The survey reveals that, while debt is increasing at a macro level, Canadians remain optimistic about tackling it....
Podcast listening doesn’t necessarily cut into time spent with other media, says new study
Nov. 4, 2019 /Cartt Beta/ - More than 40% of podcast listeners surveyed for The Canadian Podcast Listener 2019 report said the time they spend with podcasts is entirely additive and has not replaced time spent with...
Entrepreneurs optimistic about their own business, but worried about economy: CIBC poll
TORONTO, Oct. 31, 2019 /CNW/ - A new poll of Canadian entrepreneurs and business owners finds that nearly nine-in-10 (87 per cent) are optimistic about the future success of their business; but when it comes to the economy overall, they are far less upbeat, with 44 per cent listing it as their top concern for 2020...
Blog: What to Look For in a Survey Site
Oct 30, 2019 /La Voix Maru 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. Before giving your information to a survey site, ask yourself the following questions: ...
Podcasts help advertisers reach affluent, on demand audiences
Oct. 23, 2019 /Cartt Beta/ - TORONTO - Podcasts are a growth industry right now. Media companies and brands of all sorts - and certainly now all broadcasters - are pushing podcasts as hard as they can...
Wake-up call: Women in Canada agree that tech companies still have a reputation problem
Oct. 21, 2019 /newKerala/ - TORONTO: Despite recent efforts by technology companies to improve gender equality and parity in the workplace, studies show that an increasing number of women in Canada feel the negative reputation of the tech industry is still reality...
Singh urges voters to ignore Liberal warnings about voting for NDP
Oct. 19, 2019 /Click Lancashire Independent News/ - In 2016, Trudeau became the first Canadian Prime Minister to attend a dinner courtesy of the American President in almost two decades when he and wife Sophie were invited to a US state dinner...
Study Finds Most Canadians Positive On Pot, But Wished They Were Better Informed
Oct. 19, 2019 /The French Toast/ - Most Canadians believe the stigma surrounding cannabis use has decreased since legalization and is a positive economic contributor, but wish they were better informed about their products...
DART Maru/Blue Poll: Conservatives Lead Nationally & In Battleground Ontario - Spencer Fernando
Oct. 18, 2019 /Polls by Trendolizer/ - Conservative jump in Ontario gives them the edge in new poll. According to a new DART Maru/Blue Voice Canada poll, the Conservatives are leading both...
Support grows for NDP in B.C., with party now sitting in second place: poll
Oct. 18, 2019 /City News/ - The Conservatives appear to be ahead in B.C., but the surprise is which party is in second. A poll from Insights West shows the Tories have the support of 27 per cent of voters. It says the Conservatives under Andrew Scheer have held a “steady lead” in B.C. in all three of its polls this election campaign, “though not an unsurmountable one.”...
Too close to call between Liberals and Conservatives: poll
Oct. 18, 2019 /City News/ - As the federal election campaign heads into the final four days a new poll finds the Conservatives hold a razor’s edge lead over the Liberals in the quest to form the next government...
#CityVote2019: bringing out the youth vote
Oct. 18, 2019 /City News/ - In the last federal election in 2015, voter turnout was up for all age groups compared to 2011, but the largest increase was seen in first time voters and those aged between 18 to 24. Voter turnout for that age group went up by just over 18 per cent, with 57 per cent of younger voters participating in the process...
LILLEY: Scheer set to win most seats, according to polls
Oct. 18, 2019 /Toronto Sun/ - There is a real and pressing reason that Andrew Scheer is pushing on the idea that the party winning the most seats gets to form government. There is no way that I can see the Liberals winning the most seats in this election...
Happy birthday, weed: Canadians think cannabis is safer and more socially acceptable, but related information still lacking
Oct. 17, 2019 /The Growth Op/ - A new Canada-wide study on adult use-cannabis—released a day in advance of legalization’s first anniversary—indicates that respondents believe cannabis to be more socially acceptable than last year. Still, surveyed Canadians wish they were more knowledgeable about the drug...
Study: Canadians Want Information About Recreational Cannabis as it Becomes More Socially Acceptable
TORONTO, Oct. 16, 2019 /CNW/ - A new national study on recreational cannabis in Canada shows consumers believe cannabis is more socially acceptable than it was a year ago, but reveals a gap in consumer education heading into the second round of legalization....
Young Canadians fall out of love with Justin Trudeau
Oct. 15, 2019 /Financial Times/ - ...In 2015, few young Canadians were more dedicated to the cause of getting Justin Trudeau elected than Justin Kaiser. A Liberal since he was 17, Mr Kaiser had volunteered in two previous elections and...
Trudeau Powered Through a Rally in a Bulletproof Vest Despite Security Threat
Oct. 14, 2019 /The Hilltop Monitor/ - On Saturday evening, Trudeau was an hour and a half delayed to the Mississauga rally due to the unspecified security threat. Prepared remarks had indicated that Mr Trudeau's wife, Sophie Gregoire Trudeau, was to introduce the Liberal leader...
Is Canada racist? Jagmeet Singh says 'no question' - then pulls his punches
Oct. 13, 2019 /CBC News/ - NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh has had his share of viral moments on the campaign trail during the past four weeks. His one-two punch of hoping — "tongue in cheek" — that U.S. President Donald would be impeached was followed up the next day with the statement, "I wasn't joking."...
New poll finds youth vote moving from Liberals to NDP
Oct. 12, 2019 /City News/ - With just over a week until Canadians head to the ballot box, a new poll suggests many young voters are re-focusing their support. Back in mid-September, 39 per cent of voters between the ages of 18 and 34 indicated their intention to vote Liberal with 22 per cent throwing their support behind the NDP...
Podcasts open the door for advertisers to reach an on-demand audience
Oct. 11, 2019 /FYI Music News/ - The freedom to choose premium content without ads is hardly a new phenomenon—cable networks such as HBO have been cutting advertisers out of the loop for years...
LILLEY: Trudeau drops, Singh bounces as voters turn from Liberals
Oct. 11, 2019 /Toronto Sun/ - The latest poll conducted for the Sun as part of the DART Maru/Blue Voice Canada Poll shows the Conservatives sitting at 33% support nationally, the Liberals dropping to 28% and the NDP rising to 20%...
Bad bosses prompt 2 in 5 Canadians to quit a job, survey finds
Oct. 9, 2019 /CBC News/ - A new online survey conducted for staffing firm Robert Half suggests that 39 per cent of Canadian office workers have quit a job because of a bad boss...
The President's Choice® Brand Puts a Plant-Based Twist on Beloved Thanksgiving Classics
BRAMPTON, ON, Oct. 9, 2019 /CNW/ - The team at President's Choice® (PC®) is helping overwhelmed hosts tackle Thanksgiving menu planning with recipe ideas and new plant-based products that will suit any palate, revealing that plant-based meal options may be easier than you think...
President’s Choice offers plant-based alternatives in time for the holiday’s
Oct. 9, 2019 /Food in Canada/ - The team at President’s Choice (PC) has new plant-based products that will suit any palate, revealing that plant-based meal options may be easier than you think. A recent survey* found that 38 per cent of Canadians are looking to integrate more plant-based foods into their diet, but many Canadians aren’t too sure where to start...
World Wildlife Fund Canada and RSA Canada Partner to Build Climate Resilient Communities
Oct. 8, 2019 /Insurance News Net/ - New joint study explores Canadian attitudes on flooding, highlighting need for education and community collaboration...
Entrepreneurs battle burnout from working longer hours, taking fewer vacations, survey suggests
Oct. 8, 2019 /CBC News/ - A recent study conducted on behalf of CIBC found that two-thirds of business owners work longer hours than they did when they were employed by others, and 61 per cent said their stress levels are much higher...
Entrepreneurs And Small Business Owners Prone To Burnout: Study
Oct. 8, 2019 /Babystreet/ - Thinking of becoming an entrepreneur? You may want to think again. According to a new survey, entrepreneurs and small-business owners suffer from frequent burnout caused by long hours and few vacations...
WWF-Canada and RSA Canada partner to build climate resilient communities
TORONTO, Oct. 8, 2019 /CNW/ - Increased rates of flooding are taking a toll on Canadians with a third (31 per cent) worried they will experience flooding in the next 12 months, according to a recent survey* from WWF-Canada and RSA Canada, a property and casualty insurer. ...
Conservative gains in Ontario before campaign due to ‘Ford being quiet,’ but pollster says Trudeau’s attacks may not be working
October 7, 2019 /The Hill Times/ - Many Liberal candidates say Ontario Progressive Conservative Premier Doug Ford’s unpopularity is still a significant issue at the doors more than halfway through the election campaign, with some political strategists saying that voters who backed Mr. Ford in 2018 are upset with the Ontario government’s record one year in, and may now look to back the federal Liberals. ...
EDITORIAL: Scheer's gangs plan vs. Trudeau's gun ban
October 6, 2019 /The London Free Press/ - Both Liberal leader Justin Trudeau and Conservative leader Andrew Scheer have plans to tackle the gun violence that has been rearing its ugly head in cities across our country and leaving tragedy in its wake. ...
Poll: Only 25% think Trudeau should get a second term
October 6, 2019 /Toronto Sun/ - It’s not good news for Justin Trudeau and the Liberals as they head into the English language leaders debate on Monday night: Just 25% of the country believes he deserves to be re-elected. ...
Editorial: Scheer's gangs plan vs. Trudeau's gun ban
October 6, 2019 /Toronto Sun/ - Both Liberal leader Justin Trudeau and Conservative leader Andrew Scheer have plans to tackle the gun violence that has been rearing its ugly head in cities across our country and leaving tragedy in its wake. ...
LILLEY: Poll shows Trudeau gun control promises firing blanks
October 2, 2019 /Edmonton Journal/ - It seemed an odd choice, Justin Trudeau spent two precious days in the middle of an election campaign holding events in Toronto and speaking on an issue he should own — gun control. Now we may know why. ...
This is a press release about no name® Simple Check™ products
BRAMPTON, ON, Oct. 2, 2019 /CNW/ - Canadians can get confused in the grocery store. So the team at no name® did a survey*, which is a list of questions that people answer. ...
New book explores legacy of the first female Supreme Court chief justice
October 2, 2019 /The Hill Times/ - In a recently released book, two academics explore the legacy of Canada’s first-ever female Supreme Court chief justice, Beverley McLachlin, who held the role from 2000 to 2017. ...
Survey: 95% of Canadians consider pets family
October 1, 2019 /Pawzy/ - If you consider yourself a “pet parent,” you’re not alone. Pawzy’s latest survey, conducted in partnership with element54 and Maru/Blue, revealed that 95% of Canadians consider their pets part of the family. ...
Poll shows Trudeau offside with Canadians on border crossers
October 1, 2019 /Cape Breton Post/ - When it comes to immigration, a new poll shows the Trudeau Liberals offside with a good number of Canadians. ...
Survey shows that Canadian women still don't feel welcome by tech companies
September 30, 2019 /IT World Canada/ - Nearly 50 per cent of women in Canada don’t think tech companies really want to hire them, according to a new survey. ...
Poll shows Trudeau offside with Canadians on border crossers
September 30, 2019 /Toronto Sun/ - When it comes to immigration, a new poll shows the Trudeau Liberals offside with a good number of Canadians. Canadians remain supportive of immigration, the kind done through regular channels, but have big concerns ...
I'm a Canadian entrepreneur and I don't have a life: What a new survey shows
September 27, 2019 /The Globe and Mail/ - Many Canadian entrepreneurs are so tied up with their businesses that they don't have a life. Indeed, a survey released this week by Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce shows many business owners are working long hours, they're stressed, and they're desperate for a vacation. ...
Les propriétaires d'entreprise déclarent de longues heures, peu ou pas de vacances et l'abandon de leurs passe-temps : sondage de la Banque CIBC
TORONTO, le 26 sept. 2019 /CNW/ - Maintenant que les vacances d'été sont terminées, plusieurs entrepreneurs canadiens se posent la question : Quelles vacances? Le nouveau sondage de Services bancaires intelligents CIBCMC pour PME a révélé que parmi 1 005 propriétaires d'entreprises au pays, 4 sur 10 (39 %) d'entre eux n'avaient pas ou presque pas pris de vacances en 2019. ...
Selon un sondage de la Banque CIBC, moins du tiers des Canadiens ont une stratégie financière, ce qui met en péril leur stabilité financière à la retraite
TORONTO, le 25 sept. 2019 /CNW/ - Selon un nouveau sondage de la Banque CIBC, 77 % des Canadiens craignent de ne pas épargner suffisamment en vue de la retraite, et bon nombre d'entre eux n'ont pas de stratégie financière. ...
Only a quarter of women believe Trudeau when he calls himself a feminist
September 24, 2019 /The Post Millennial/ - The most recent DART & Maru/Blue Voice Canada Poll shows that only one quarter (24 percent) of Canadian women believe Prime Minister Justin Trudeau when he says he is a feminist. ...
Poll: Canadians cut Trudeau slack on blackface
September 23, 2019 /Toronto Sun/ - Canadians are willing to cut Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau some slack over his blackface photos and video even though nearly half of the country thinks he is showing himself to be a hypocrite. ...
1 in 4 Canadian women believe Trudeau is a feminist: poll
September 23, 2019 /CityNews/ - A new poll of Canadian women says only one in four believe Prime Minister Justin Trudeau when he says he is a feminist. The survey conducted by DART and Maru/Blue surveyed 753 randomly selected adult Canadian women who are members of their online panel. It also asked whether the women felt better off than they were in 2015 and if they felt Trudeau’s government had created better opportunities for women. ...
Poll shows women don't believe Trudeau on feminist claim
September 22, 2019 /Edmonton Journal/ - Only one in four women believe Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau when he declares that he is a feminist. That is one of the shocking results from the latest DART & Maru/Blue Voice Canada Poll. ...
LILLEY: Women aren’t buying Trudeau’s feminist act
September 22, 2019 /Standard Freeholder/ - It’s another example of voters seeing that Justin Trudeau’s words and actions don’t match up. When it comes to seeing Trudeau as a feminist, women just aren’t buying it. ...
Poll shows women don’t believe Trudeau on feminist claim
September 22, 2019 /The Kingston Whig Standard/ - Only one in four women believe Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau when he declares that he is a feminist. That is one of the shocking results from the latest DART & Maru/Blue Voice Canada Poll. ...
Poll shows women don’t believe Trudeau on feminist claim
September 22, 2019 /Toronto Sun/ - Only one in four women believe Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau when he declares that he is a feminist. That is one of the shocking results from the latest DART & Maru/Blue Voice Canada Poll. ...
Ontario's Doug Ford approval rating still sinking; Quebec Premier most popular leader: poll
September 19, 2019 /City News/ - Ontario Premier Doug Ford’s approval rating continues to slide while Quebec Premier Francois Legault remains the most popular provincial leader among those surveyed, a new poll released Thursday said. ...
Climate change and the personal sacrifice debate on the campaign trail
September 19, 2019 /Yahoo! News/ - There's a political gamble involved in climate change promises. As the country gears up for the federal election, all the major parties are offering a vision for how they would deal with Canada's climate concerns. These plans vary ...
Most Canadians want a change in government: Poll
September 17, 2019 /Toronto Sun/ - If change becomes a driving force in this election, Justin Trudeau could be in trouble. ...
Your Opinion in Action: Building a Better Loyalty Program
Sep 16, 2019 /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. ...
LILLEY: Trudeau Liberals trade sunny ways for a campaign of fear
September 16, 2019 /Toronto Sun/ - Whatever happened to sunny ways? In 2015, soon-to-be prime minister Justin Trudeau went across the country ...
LILLEY: Conservatives resonating with women
September 15, 2019 /Toronto Sun/ - Justin Trudeau wants you to "Choose Forward," while Andrew Scheer wants you to know that, "It's time for you to get ahead." ...
LILLEY: Poll shows Canadians anxious about the economy
September 15, 2019 /Toronto Sun/ - A review of the latest polling data shows exactly why Canada’s main political parties are making pitches on issues like the economy and the ability of everyday voters to get ahead. ...
GOLDSTEIN: Trudeau's immigration policies alarm many Canadians
September 14, 2019 /Toronto Sun/ - Thus far in the federal election campaign, the issue of immigration has been debated mainly by not talking about it. ...
Scheer leads Trudeau nationally, trails in Ontario
September 13, 2019 /Toronto Sun/ - The Conservatives hold the lead nationally but are facing an uphill battle when it comes to winning the biggest prize in this election: Ontario. A poll of 1,517 Canadian voters conducted September 11 ...
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