by Richard Jenkins | May 29, 2013 | Public Opinion, Public Policy
Not too long ago, I wrote about the dramatic change in public opinion about same-sex marriageĀ and our natural tendency is to think of these types of changes as being a reflection, to some degree, of generational replacement. Younger people have different attitudes...
by Richard Jenkins | Mar 12, 2013 | Public Opinion, Public Policy
Public opinion change is not unheard of but when it comes to fundamental beliefs and values, we expect change to take place slowly, if at all. The evolution of Canadian beliefs about same-sex marriage provide an interesting example of dramatic changes that both...
by Richard Jenkins | Feb 21, 2012 | Public Opinion
With several months of the Conservative majority in place, we can safely identify the direction on issues which clearly touch on Canadian values and culture. Most prominently, is the “law and order” agenda, much of which seems at odds with expert opinions...