by jenkinsresearch | May 5, 2016 | Public Opinion
One of the compelling and topical issues from a public opinion perspective at present is the question of assisted dying. There have been a significant number of polls in Canada over the past couple years reflecting the need for new legislation since the Supreme Court...
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 | Apr 22, 2013 | Public Opinion, Public Policy
The impression one gets from a casual following of economic news is that Canada is doing well but not outstanding. There are concerns about Europe and the U.S. but these seem divorced from the day-to-day lives of most Canadians. Nevertheless, consumer confidence has...
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 15, 2013 | Public Opinion, Public Policy
Senators have been having a tough time the last few weeks and the institution is looking a lot less like an institution of sober second thought and more like a frat house. But, even if Harper is now regretting his choices and even though he may want senate reform, the...