Craig Worden
@craigworden.bsky.social
President and Chief Innovation Officer at Pollara Strategic Insights. I ask questions of some people and give advice to other people based on the answers.
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Fun year-in-review news'n'politics poll from @pollara.bsky.social : Tonight We're Gonna Party Like It's 2025 open.substack.com/pub/pollaras...
Tonight We're Gonna Party Like It's 2025
From the Coldplay kiss cam to 6-7, we poll on what made news in 2025
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December 31, 2025 at 6:31 PM
Fun year-in-review news'n'politics poll from @pollara.bsky.social : Tonight We're Gonna Party Like It's 2025 open.substack.com/pub/pollaras...
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The Securities and Investment Management Association (@SIMA_AMVI) and @Pollara's annual Survey of Canadian #investors is out! Read all of the detailed findings of this comprehensive study in the report, available free at our website (link below):
www.pollara.com/sima/
www.pollara.com/sima/
October 10, 2025 at 11:30 AM
The Securities and Investment Management Association (@SIMA_AMVI) and @Pollara's annual Survey of Canadian #investors is out! Read all of the detailed findings of this comprehensive study in the report, available free at our website (link below):
www.pollara.com/sima/
www.pollara.com/sima/
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New @Pollara study, conducted on behalf of Canada Life, Workplace Strategies for Mental Health, & MHRC, reveals that nearly 40% of Cdn 🇨🇦 employees are dealing with #burnout, costing companies millions of dollars per year. See more in @FinancialPost: financialpost.com/news/employe....
October 9, 2025 at 2:33 PM
New @Pollara study, conducted on behalf of Canada Life, Workplace Strategies for Mental Health, & MHRC, reveals that nearly 40% of Cdn 🇨🇦 employees are dealing with #burnout, costing companies millions of dollars per year. See more in @FinancialPost: financialpost.com/news/employe....
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A new @Pollara Strategic Insights study commissioned by the Canadian Media Producers Association (@The_CMPA) finds that Canadians 🇨🇦 want their on-screen culture and stories protected in the face of US threats.
See the details and report here:
See the details and report here:
Poll finds majority of Canadians want Canadian culture protected in the face of U.S. threats | CMPA
New Pollara data released, as Canadian media producers meet with parliamentarians in Ottawa to discuss the future of the domestic media production industry
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October 8, 2025 at 8:10 PM
A new @Pollara Strategic Insights study commissioned by the Canadian Media Producers Association (@The_CMPA) finds that Canadians 🇨🇦 want their on-screen culture and stories protected in the face of US threats.
See the details and report here:
See the details and report here:
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Hey @thebeaverton.com
You're more trusted than Fox News and the Rebel.
Net Trust (trustworthy - untrustworthy):
The Beaverton -2
Rebel Media -7
Fox News -27
www.pollara.com/pollaras-ann...
You're more trusted than Fox News and the Rebel.
Net Trust (trustworthy - untrustworthy):
The Beaverton -2
Rebel Media -7
Fox News -27
www.pollara.com/pollaras-ann...
July 11, 2025 at 11:52 AM
Hey @thebeaverton.com
You're more trusted than Fox News and the Rebel.
Net Trust (trustworthy - untrustworthy):
The Beaverton -2
Rebel Media -7
Fox News -27
www.pollara.com/pollaras-ann...
You're more trusted than Fox News and the Rebel.
Net Trust (trustworthy - untrustworthy):
The Beaverton -2
Rebel Media -7
Fox News -27
www.pollara.com/pollaras-ann...
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Pollara (May 2025, n=3400)
Net trust in media:
Weather Network +59
CBC +53
CTV +51
Global +48
BBC +41
Globe & Mail +40
Canadian Press +39
CNN +31
National Post +30
NYT +29
Star +28
Maclean's +27
Sun +4
Beaverton -2
Rebel -7
Fox -27
www.pollara.com/pollaras-ann...
Net trust in media:
Weather Network +59
CBC +53
CTV +51
Global +48
BBC +41
Globe & Mail +40
Canadian Press +39
CNN +31
National Post +30
NYT +29
Star +28
Maclean's +27
Sun +4
Beaverton -2
Rebel -7
Fox -27
www.pollara.com/pollaras-ann...
July 11, 2025 at 1:58 PM
Pollara (May 2025, n=3400)
Net trust in media:
Weather Network +59
CBC +53
CTV +51
Global +48
BBC +41
Globe & Mail +40
Canadian Press +39
CNN +31
National Post +30
NYT +29
Star +28
Maclean's +27
Sun +4
Beaverton -2
Rebel -7
Fox -27
www.pollara.com/pollaras-ann...
Net trust in media:
Weather Network +59
CBC +53
CTV +51
Global +48
BBC +41
Globe & Mail +40
Canadian Press +39
CNN +31
National Post +30
NYT +29
Star +28
Maclean's +27
Sun +4
Beaverton -2
Rebel -7
Fox -27
www.pollara.com/pollaras-ann...
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Pollara's annual "Trust in Media" study shows how much Liberal and Conservative voters trust different news outlets.
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July 11, 2025 at 4:07 PM
Pollara's annual "Trust in Media" study shows how much Liberal and Conservative voters trust different news outlets.
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There's a significant trust gap between Liberal and Conservative voters for nearly all media outlets.
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July 13, 2025 at 1:03 PM
There's a significant trust gap between Liberal and Conservative voters for nearly all media outlets.
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X was a much more common source of news for Conservative voters in the recent federal election than for Liberal voters.
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July 14, 2025 at 11:54 AM
X was a much more common source of news for Conservative voters in the recent federal election than for Liberal voters.
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Matt Smith has joined the @Pollara team as Executive Vice President, West!
After 2 years as the BC Premier’s Chief of Staff and 2 decades conducting research, Matt deepens the expertise we offer our clients across the West, Canada, and US.
More info: bit.ly/457OAAQ
#cdnpoli #bcpoli #growing
After 2 years as the BC Premier’s Chief of Staff and 2 decades conducting research, Matt deepens the expertise we offer our clients across the West, Canada, and US.
More info: bit.ly/457OAAQ
#cdnpoli #bcpoli #growing
July 30, 2025 at 3:28 PM
Matt Smith has joined the @Pollara team as Executive Vice President, West!
After 2 years as the BC Premier’s Chief of Staff and 2 decades conducting research, Matt deepens the expertise we offer our clients across the West, Canada, and US.
More info: bit.ly/457OAAQ
#cdnpoli #bcpoli #growing
After 2 years as the BC Premier’s Chief of Staff and 2 decades conducting research, Matt deepens the expertise we offer our clients across the West, Canada, and US.
More info: bit.ly/457OAAQ
#cdnpoli #bcpoli #growing
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Younger and older Canadians experienced the last federal election in completely different ways.
Find out where they got their political news from in this Pollara deep dive.
www.pollara.com/pollaras-ann...
Find out where they got their political news from in this Pollara deep dive.
www.pollara.com/pollaras-ann...
July 15, 2025 at 11:47 AM
Younger and older Canadians experienced the last federal election in completely different ways.
Find out where they got their political news from in this Pollara deep dive.
www.pollara.com/pollaras-ann...
Find out where they got their political news from in this Pollara deep dive.
www.pollara.com/pollaras-ann...
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Important piece from @FoodBanksCanada in @IRPP's #PolicyOptions on need to go beyond income-based measurements of #poverty levels, to include a #MaterialDeprivationIndex (#MDI).
@Pollara is proud to be Food Bank Canada's research partner for their annual MDI & report card research.
bit.ly/4fkq9Vy
@Pollara is proud to be Food Bank Canada's research partner for their annual MDI & report card research.
bit.ly/4fkq9Vy
Don’t miss the good news on poverty reduction in 2025
The MDI shows how federal dental coverage improved seniors’ lives — unlike traditional income poverty measures, which miss the impact.
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July 31, 2025 at 7:52 PM
Important piece from @FoodBanksCanada in @IRPP's #PolicyOptions on need to go beyond income-based measurements of #poverty levels, to include a #MaterialDeprivationIndex (#MDI).
@Pollara is proud to be Food Bank Canada's research partner for their annual MDI & report card research.
bit.ly/4fkq9Vy
@Pollara is proud to be Food Bank Canada's research partner for their annual MDI & report card research.
bit.ly/4fkq9Vy
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About 7 years after Canada 🇨🇦 legalized recreational #cannabis, Canadians continue to accept #legalization (65%), with 41% expressing outright approval, 24% ambivalent, and only 29% disapproving. Read more on usage patterns in Pollara’s latest report: www.pollara.com/seven-years-...
Seven years later: Legal cannabis in Canada
Acceptance and usage levels holding steady
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August 19, 2025 at 2:32 PM
About 7 years after Canada 🇨🇦 legalized recreational #cannabis, Canadians continue to accept #legalization (65%), with 41% expressing outright approval, 24% ambivalent, and only 29% disapproving. Read more on usage patterns in Pollara’s latest report: www.pollara.com/seven-years-...
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Do you need to survey #FinancialAdvisors, but face budget constraints?
Problem solved: *Q&A: Financial Advisors* – @Pollara's budget-friendly #omnibus amongst FAs - is currently welcoming questions for the final wave of 2025.
Get in touch soon. More info: www.pollara.com/qa-financial...
Problem solved: *Q&A: Financial Advisors* – @Pollara's budget-friendly #omnibus amongst FAs - is currently welcoming questions for the final wave of 2025.
Get in touch soon. More info: www.pollara.com/qa-financial...
September 8, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Do you need to survey #FinancialAdvisors, but face budget constraints?
Problem solved: *Q&A: Financial Advisors* – @Pollara's budget-friendly #omnibus amongst FAs - is currently welcoming questions for the final wave of 2025.
Get in touch soon. More info: www.pollara.com/qa-financial...
Problem solved: *Q&A: Financial Advisors* – @Pollara's budget-friendly #omnibus amongst FAs - is currently welcoming questions for the final wave of 2025.
Get in touch soon. More info: www.pollara.com/qa-financial...
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With Canadians under fiscal/economic pressure, #notforprofits & #charities need to take strategic action to increase ROI of #fundraising.
#FundraisingOptimizer identifies *who* to approach and with *what* message in order to increase their likelihood (and size) of #donation.
Info: bit.ly/3I1uPn8
#FundraisingOptimizer identifies *who* to approach and with *what* message in order to increase their likelihood (and size) of #donation.
Info: bit.ly/3I1uPn8
September 9, 2025 at 12:02 PM
With Canadians under fiscal/economic pressure, #notforprofits & #charities need to take strategic action to increase ROI of #fundraising.
#FundraisingOptimizer identifies *who* to approach and with *what* message in order to increase their likelihood (and size) of #donation.
Info: bit.ly/3I1uPn8
#FundraisingOptimizer identifies *who* to approach and with *what* message in order to increase their likelihood (and size) of #donation.
Info: bit.ly/3I1uPn8
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The 25th wave of @Pollara's bi-monthly #mentalhealth tracking research for @MHRCanada reveals how #caregiving, #opioids, #sexual #health, and emerging #AI supports are shaping Canadians' mental health.
See our key findings and the full report via www.pollara.com/mental-healt...
See our key findings and the full report via www.pollara.com/mental-healt...
Mental Health Research Canada’s 25th tracking study reveals impacts of caregiving, opioids, sexual health, and AI supports » Pollara Strategic Insights
September 10, 2025 – Pollara’s 25th wave of bi-monthly mental health tracking research for Mental Health Research Canada (MHRC) reveals how caregiving responsibilities, opioid use, sexual and…
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September 10, 2025 at 6:06 PM
The 25th wave of @Pollara's bi-monthly #mentalhealth tracking research for @MHRCanada reveals how #caregiving, #opioids, #sexual #health, and emerging #AI supports are shaping Canadians' mental health.
See our key findings and the full report via www.pollara.com/mental-healt...
See our key findings and the full report via www.pollara.com/mental-healt...
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#TorontoPearson #Airport is posting #recordhigh #satisfaction levels, according to a new national study conducted by @Pollara on behalf of the Greater Toronto Airports Authority (@TorontoPearson). See the report: www.pollara.com/traveller-sa... #travel #airlines #airtravel #GTAA
Traveller Satisfaction at Toronto Pearson Hits Record High » Pollara Strategic Insights
September 15, 2025 – Canadians show rising levels of satisfaction with Toronto Pearson, according to new national polling conducted by Pollara Strategic Insights on behalf of the Greater Toronto…
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September 16, 2025 at 6:18 PM
#TorontoPearson #Airport is posting #recordhigh #satisfaction levels, according to a new national study conducted by @Pollara on behalf of the Greater Toronto Airports Authority (@TorontoPearson). See the report: www.pollara.com/traveller-sa... #travel #airlines #airtravel #GTAA
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Canadians express frustration with account transfer #fees in a new @Pollara survey conducted on behalf of @Wealthsimple. Two-thirds (67%) feel it is unfair for #financialinstitutions to charge a transfer fee for closing/moving financial accounts.
Report: bit.ly/3Kqc4ub
Report: bit.ly/3Kqc4ub
September 17, 2025 at 12:03 PM
Canadians express frustration with account transfer #fees in a new @Pollara survey conducted on behalf of @Wealthsimple. Two-thirds (67%) feel it is unfair for #financialinstitutions to charge a transfer fee for closing/moving financial accounts.
Report: bit.ly/3Kqc4ub
Report: bit.ly/3Kqc4ub
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New @Pollara Strategic Insights survey for @DoorDash Canada highlights increased #financialsecurity among #Dashers, via @RetailInsider Canada:
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September 19, 2025 at 12:02 PM
New @Pollara Strategic Insights survey for @DoorDash Canada highlights increased #financialsecurity among #Dashers, via @RetailInsider Canada:
retail-insider.com/retail-insid...
retail-insider.com/retail-insid...
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#Breaking: @foodbankscanada.bsky.social 2025 #povertyteportcard, developed in partnership with @pollara.bsky.social, is out and there are some concerning results:
📣 Canada’s 2025 #PovertyReportCard is here.
1 in 4 Canadians face food insecurity, a 38% spike in 2 years.
Unemployment’s up, poverty is deepening, and Canada’s grade remains low.
We need urgent action. Learn more: foodbankscanada.ca/poverty-repo...
#CdnPoli #ReportCard2025
1 in 4 Canadians face food insecurity, a 38% spike in 2 years.
Unemployment’s up, poverty is deepening, and Canada’s grade remains low.
We need urgent action. Learn more: foodbankscanada.ca/poverty-repo...
#CdnPoli #ReportCard2025
September 19, 2025 at 7:47 PM
#Breaking: @foodbankscanada.bsky.social 2025 #povertyteportcard, developed in partnership with @pollara.bsky.social, is out and there are some concerning results:
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A new @Pollara Strategic Insights survey conducted on behalf of the National Police Federation shows strong and growing public support for #RCMP Members in #Newfoundland and #Labrador - as well as for fair, equitable RCMP funding.
More study details via the Financial Post: bit.ly/3IgqSLt
More study details via the Financial Post: bit.ly/3IgqSLt
Newfoundlanders Support RCMP Members, Want Equitable RCMP Funding to Inform Their Vote
ST. JOHN’S, Newfoundland and Labrador, Sept. 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The National Police Federation (NPF) today released fresh public opinion survey results h…
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September 22, 2025 at 12:01 PM
A new @Pollara Strategic Insights survey conducted on behalf of the National Police Federation shows strong and growing public support for #RCMP Members in #Newfoundland and #Labrador - as well as for fair, equitable RCMP funding.
More study details via the Financial Post: bit.ly/3IgqSLt
More study details via the Financial Post: bit.ly/3IgqSLt
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The 2025 Poverty Report Card from @FoodBanksCanada – developed in partnership with @Pollara Strategic Insights – assigns Canada a D on #povertyreduction, as #foodinsecurity reaches an all-time high.
Learn more and access the report card: www.pollara.com/food-banks-c...
Learn more and access the report card: www.pollara.com/food-banks-c...
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September 22, 2025 at 7:02 PM
The 2025 Poverty Report Card from @FoodBanksCanada – developed in partnership with @Pollara Strategic Insights – assigns Canada a D on #povertyreduction, as #foodinsecurity reaches an all-time high.
Learn more and access the report card: www.pollara.com/food-banks-c...
Learn more and access the report card: www.pollara.com/food-banks-c...
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Our new poll finds that 64% of Canadians feel it is certain or likely President Trump would break any trade deal he signs with Canada.
Check out the full poll findings in the latest Trump Tracker: www.pollara.com/64-of-canadi...
Check out the full poll findings in the latest Trump Tracker: www.pollara.com/64-of-canadi...
September 23, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Our new poll finds that 64% of Canadians feel it is certain or likely President Trump would break any trade deal he signs with Canada.
Check out the full poll findings in the latest Trump Tracker: www.pollara.com/64-of-canadi...
Check out the full poll findings in the latest Trump Tracker: www.pollara.com/64-of-canadi...
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Pollara (Sep 11-16, n=2712)
Actions Canadians are taking to protest Trump tariffs:
Boycotting US products at grocery store 52%
Boycotting other US products 38%
Cancelled travel to US 36%
Decreased US investments 13%
Bought clothing to show Canadian pride 10%
www.pollara.com/64-of-canadi...
Actions Canadians are taking to protest Trump tariffs:
Boycotting US products at grocery store 52%
Boycotting other US products 38%
Cancelled travel to US 36%
Decreased US investments 13%
Bought clothing to show Canadian pride 10%
www.pollara.com/64-of-canadi...
September 24, 2025 at 12:20 PM
Pollara (Sep 11-16, n=2712)
Actions Canadians are taking to protest Trump tariffs:
Boycotting US products at grocery store 52%
Boycotting other US products 38%
Cancelled travel to US 36%
Decreased US investments 13%
Bought clothing to show Canadian pride 10%
www.pollara.com/64-of-canadi...
Actions Canadians are taking to protest Trump tariffs:
Boycotting US products at grocery store 52%
Boycotting other US products 38%
Cancelled travel to US 36%
Decreased US investments 13%
Bought clothing to show Canadian pride 10%
www.pollara.com/64-of-canadi...
Look below: @foodbankscanada.bsky.social 2025 #povertyteportcard, developed in partnership with @pollara.bsky.social, is out and there are some concerning results:
📣 Canada’s 2025 #PovertyReportCard is here.
1 in 4 Canadians face food insecurity, a 38% spike in 2 years.
Unemployment’s up, poverty is deepening, and Canada’s grade remains low.
We need urgent action. Learn more: foodbankscanada.ca/poverty-repo...
#CdnPoli #ReportCard2025
1 in 4 Canadians face food insecurity, a 38% spike in 2 years.
Unemployment’s up, poverty is deepening, and Canada’s grade remains low.
We need urgent action. Learn more: foodbankscanada.ca/poverty-repo...
#CdnPoli #ReportCard2025
September 19, 2025 at 7:46 PM
Look below: @foodbankscanada.bsky.social 2025 #povertyteportcard, developed in partnership with @pollara.bsky.social, is out and there are some concerning results: