Pollara Strategic Insights
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In our 40th year of business, the @Pollara Strategic Insights team is grateful for the trust and partnership of our clients, the hard work of our brilliant employees, and the engagement of all research participants. We wish everyone a joyous festive season and a fantastic 2026!
December 17, 2025 at 1:02 PM
In our 40th year of business, the @Pollara Strategic Insights team is grateful for the trust and partnership of our clients, the hard work of our brilliant employees, and the engagement of all research participants. We wish everyone a joyous festive season and a fantastic 2026!
We polled on how Canadians feel about politicians who describe themselves as "populist", "right wing", "socialist", and everything in between.
More are negative than positive towards the idea of populism - however many populist concepts resonate widely.
www.pollara.com/is-populism-...
More are negative than positive towards the idea of populism - however many populist concepts resonate widely.
www.pollara.com/is-populism-...
December 16, 2025 at 1:02 PM
We polled on how Canadians feel about politicians who describe themselves as "populist", "right wing", "socialist", and everything in between.
More are negative than positive towards the idea of populism - however many populist concepts resonate widely.
www.pollara.com/is-populism-...
More are negative than positive towards the idea of populism - however many populist concepts resonate widely.
www.pollara.com/is-populism-...
Even though more Canadians are negative than positive towards "populist" politicians, many populist ideas resonate.
Full report: www.pollara.com/is-populism-...
Full report: www.pollara.com/is-populism-...
December 15, 2025 at 1:01 PM
Even though more Canadians are negative than positive towards "populist" politicians, many populist ideas resonate.
Full report: www.pollara.com/is-populism-...
Full report: www.pollara.com/is-populism-...
Net sentiment to "socialist" politicians by age group:
18-34: +17
35-49: +4
50-64: -9
65+: -16
Check our the full findings, including how Canadians feel about "populists", "centrists", and other political brands: www.pollara.com/is-populism-...
18-34: +17
35-49: +4
50-64: -9
65+: -16
Check our the full findings, including how Canadians feel about "populists", "centrists", and other political brands: www.pollara.com/is-populism-...
December 14, 2025 at 1:15 PM
Net sentiment to "socialist" politicians by age group:
18-34: +17
35-49: +4
50-64: -9
65+: -16
Check our the full findings, including how Canadians feel about "populists", "centrists", and other political brands: www.pollara.com/is-populism-...
18-34: +17
35-49: +4
50-64: -9
65+: -16
Check our the full findings, including how Canadians feel about "populists", "centrists", and other political brands: www.pollara.com/is-populism-...
In politics, words matter. Our latest substack post summarizes a recent round of A/B testing that compared the impact of over 20 common political frames.
Does “balancing the budget” resonate more or less than “eliminating the deficit”? Find out!
pollarastrategicinsights.substack.com/p/say-it-right
Does “balancing the budget” resonate more or less than “eliminating the deficit”? Find out!
pollarastrategicinsights.substack.com/p/say-it-right
December 3, 2025 at 3:22 PM
In politics, words matter. Our latest substack post summarizes a recent round of A/B testing that compared the impact of over 20 common political frames.
Does “balancing the budget” resonate more or less than “eliminating the deficit”? Find out!
pollarastrategicinsights.substack.com/p/say-it-right
Does “balancing the budget” resonate more or less than “eliminating the deficit”? Find out!
pollarastrategicinsights.substack.com/p/say-it-right
22% of Canadians feel positively about "populism" and 31% feel negatively. Yet many populist sentiments are shared by the majority of Canadians.
We unpack this:
open.substack.com/pub/pollaras...
We unpack this:
open.substack.com/pub/pollaras...
December 2, 2025 at 12:15 PM
22% of Canadians feel positively about "populism" and 31% feel negatively. Yet many populist sentiments are shared by the majority of Canadians.
We unpack this:
open.substack.com/pub/pollaras...
We unpack this:
open.substack.com/pub/pollaras...
#NEW: High stakes research released by both @MHRCanada and @CCSACanada that explores the #mentalhealth impacts of #gambling amongst adults and #youth.
Read the reports - based on @Pollara surveys - on this concerning problem facing Canadian society: www.pollara.com/mhrc-ccsa-re...
Read the reports - based on @Pollara surveys - on this concerning problem facing Canadian society: www.pollara.com/mhrc-ccsa-re...
November 27, 2025 at 1:01 PM
#NEW: High stakes research released by both @MHRCanada and @CCSACanada that explores the #mentalhealth impacts of #gambling amongst adults and #youth.
Read the reports - based on @Pollara surveys - on this concerning problem facing Canadian society: www.pollara.com/mhrc-ccsa-re...
Read the reports - based on @Pollara surveys - on this concerning problem facing Canadian society: www.pollara.com/mhrc-ccsa-re...
New on the Pollara Substack.
What percentage of Canadians believe Donald Trump should win the Nobel Peace Prize?
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What percentage of Canadians believe Donald Trump should win the Nobel Peace Prize?
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November 24, 2025 at 2:45 PM
New on the Pollara Substack.
What percentage of Canadians believe Donald Trump should win the Nobel Peace Prize?
open.substack.com/pub/pollaras...
What percentage of Canadians believe Donald Trump should win the Nobel Peace Prize?
open.substack.com/pub/pollaras...
The Pollara Substack discusses the latest edition of our 6 year tracking survey on municipal satisfaction.
The findings explain why incumbents were shown the door in Calgary + Edmonton. And why change might be coming across BC next year.
pollarastrategicinsights.substack.com/p/we-built-t...
The findings explain why incumbents were shown the door in Calgary + Edmonton. And why change might be coming across BC next year.
pollarastrategicinsights.substack.com/p/we-built-t...
November 21, 2025 at 1:02 PM
The Pollara Substack discusses the latest edition of our 6 year tracking survey on municipal satisfaction.
The findings explain why incumbents were shown the door in Calgary + Edmonton. And why change might be coming across BC next year.
pollarastrategicinsights.substack.com/p/we-built-t...
The findings explain why incumbents were shown the door in Calgary + Edmonton. And why change might be coming across BC next year.
pollarastrategicinsights.substack.com/p/we-built-t...
#NEW: @Pollara's #CreditProtectionInsurance (#CPI) segmentation study for the Canadian Association of Financial Institutions in Insurance (#CAFII) reveals #mortgage holders face growing financial vulnerability. Read the report, w/ profiles of all segments: bit.ly/3LTXU5j
November 20, 2025 at 4:45 PM
#NEW: @Pollara's #CreditProtectionInsurance (#CPI) segmentation study for the Canadian Association of Financial Institutions in Insurance (#CAFII) reveals #mortgage holders face growing financial vulnerability. Read the report, w/ profiles of all segments: bit.ly/3LTXU5j
Pollara's Andre Turcotte unpacks the political climate in Quebec on our new Substack.
pollarastrategicinsights.substack.com/p/fear-and-l...
pollarastrategicinsights.substack.com/p/fear-and-l...
November 20, 2025 at 12:45 PM
Pollara's Andre Turcotte unpacks the political climate in Quebec on our new Substack.
pollarastrategicinsights.substack.com/p/fear-and-l...
pollarastrategicinsights.substack.com/p/fear-and-l...
In our new Substack, David Eby's former Chief of Staff Matt Smith looks at what the latest Pollara poll says about the future of the NDP.
pollarastrategicinsights.substack.com/p/the-debate...
pollarastrategicinsights.substack.com/p/the-debate...
November 19, 2025 at 8:30 PM
In our new Substack, David Eby's former Chief of Staff Matt Smith looks at what the latest Pollara poll says about the future of the NDP.
pollarastrategicinsights.substack.com/p/the-debate...
pollarastrategicinsights.substack.com/p/the-debate...
We showed potential NDP voters video from the launch videos of the NDP leadership candidates. Find out who resonated the most overall, and with key groups.
open.substack.com/pub/pollaras...
open.substack.com/pub/pollaras...
November 19, 2025 at 5:15 PM
We showed potential NDP voters video from the launch videos of the NDP leadership candidates. Find out who resonated the most overall, and with key groups.
open.substack.com/pub/pollaras...
open.substack.com/pub/pollaras...
The Pollara Substack is live! Our team will be regularly posting analysis and exclusive polling.
Check out our current articles on the NDP leadership race (with exclusive polling), Quebec politics, and municipal satisfaction.
And subscribe for more.
pollarastrategicinsights.substack.com
Check out our current articles on the NDP leadership race (with exclusive polling), Quebec politics, and municipal satisfaction.
And subscribe for more.
pollarastrategicinsights.substack.com
November 19, 2025 at 3:00 PM
The Pollara Substack is live! Our team will be regularly posting analysis and exclusive polling.
Check out our current articles on the NDP leadership race (with exclusive polling), Quebec politics, and municipal satisfaction.
And subscribe for more.
pollarastrategicinsights.substack.com
Check out our current articles on the NDP leadership race (with exclusive polling), Quebec politics, and municipal satisfaction.
And subscribe for more.
pollarastrategicinsights.substack.com
#New in @WealthProfessionalCanada Mag: 2025 Securities & Investment Management Association (SIMA) - @Pollara survey of Cdn #investors reveals investors feel professional advice more important than ever during #economic #uncertainty - most highly satisfied with guidance they receive
bit.ly/47gzifC
bit.ly/47gzifC
November 6, 2025 at 1:01 PM
#New in @WealthProfessionalCanada Mag: 2025 Securities & Investment Management Association (SIMA) - @Pollara survey of Cdn #investors reveals investors feel professional advice more important than ever during #economic #uncertainty - most highly satisfied with guidance they receive
bit.ly/47gzifC
bit.ly/47gzifC
At #CannabisAtTheCrossroads today, Cannabis Council of Canada (@cannabis_canada) released new C3 - @Pollara poll revealing public support for: reducing hidden #excisetax, new efforts to end #illicitmarket, helping industry to lead/grow #globally. Report: bit.ly/49rOace
October 30, 2025 at 9:40 PM
At #CannabisAtTheCrossroads today, Cannabis Council of Canada (@cannabis_canada) released new C3 - @Pollara poll revealing public support for: reducing hidden #excisetax, new efforts to end #illicitmarket, helping industry to lead/grow #globally. Report: bit.ly/49rOace
#NEW: @FoodBanksCanada's new #HungerCount 2025 Report is out, highlighting a significant challenge facing Canada: #FoodInsecurity. It details new findings and solutions, drawing on data from 5,500+ food banks and multiple @Pollara #surveys.
Report: bit.ly/4oKCJ3X
Report: bit.ly/4oKCJ3X
October 30, 2025 at 8:57 PM
#NEW: @FoodBanksCanada's new #HungerCount 2025 Report is out, highlighting a significant challenge facing Canada: #FoodInsecurity. It details new findings and solutions, drawing on data from 5,500+ food banks and multiple @Pollara #surveys.
Report: bit.ly/4oKCJ3X
Report: bit.ly/4oKCJ3X
We understand the principles, challenges, constraints, and needs at play. And, we understand how to help hospitals in developing strategic plans, improving patient satisfaction, devising effective branding and communications strategies, and making sensitive, difficult decisions.
October 20, 2025 at 11:45 AM
We understand the principles, challenges, constraints, and needs at play. And, we understand how to help hospitals in developing strategic plans, improving patient satisfaction, devising effective branding and communications strategies, and making sensitive, difficult decisions.
If you require assistance with any hospital or health care-related research, do not hesitate to contact @Pollara. We have conducted every type of study for most federal and provincial health ministries and more than 50 hospitals and health authorities across Canada.
October 20, 2025 at 11:45 AM
If you require assistance with any hospital or health care-related research, do not hesitate to contact @Pollara. We have conducted every type of study for most federal and provincial health ministries and more than 50 hospitals and health authorities across Canada.
#NEW: @Pollara has released the latest edition of our ongoing #hospital #reputation tracking study, revealing that just under half (48%) of Canadians hold a positive overall impression of their primary hospital. See all national and provincial benchmarks:
www.pollara.com/2025-canadia...
www.pollara.com/2025-canadia...
October 20, 2025 at 11:45 AM
#NEW: @Pollara has released the latest edition of our ongoing #hospital #reputation tracking study, revealing that just under half (48%) of Canadians hold a positive overall impression of their primary hospital. See all national and provincial benchmarks:
www.pollara.com/2025-canadia...
www.pollara.com/2025-canadia...
#NEW: @Pollara's 2025 #municipalsatisfaction tracking study finds half (50%) of Canadians are satisfied with their #local #municipal #government - a further decline since 2022 and 2020, with BC and AB posting lowest scores.
Nat'l and prov'l #benchmarks: bit.ly/48xrPtt
Nat'l and prov'l #benchmarks: bit.ly/48xrPtt
October 16, 2025 at 12:02 PM
#NEW: @Pollara's 2025 #municipalsatisfaction tracking study finds half (50%) of Canadians are satisfied with their #local #municipal #government - a further decline since 2022 and 2020, with BC and AB posting lowest scores.
Nat'l and prov'l #benchmarks: bit.ly/48xrPtt
Nat'l and prov'l #benchmarks: bit.ly/48xrPtt
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/
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....
Pollara (Sep 11-16, n=2712)
Approval of PM Carney on Canada-US relations: Approve 48% / Disapprove 36%
Approval of Premiers on Canada-US:
Ford 52% / 31%
Kinew 51% / 29%
Eby 47% / 31%
Legault 44% / 35%
Moe 43% / 33%
Smith 36% / 48%
Full poll results: www.pollara.com/64-of-canadi...
Approval of PM Carney on Canada-US relations: Approve 48% / Disapprove 36%
Approval of Premiers on Canada-US:
Ford 52% / 31%
Kinew 51% / 29%
Eby 47% / 31%
Legault 44% / 35%
Moe 43% / 33%
Smith 36% / 48%
Full poll results: www.pollara.com/64-of-canadi...
September 25, 2025 at 11:15 AM
Pollara (Sep 11-16, n=2712)
Approval of PM Carney on Canada-US relations: Approve 48% / Disapprove 36%
Approval of Premiers on Canada-US:
Ford 52% / 31%
Kinew 51% / 29%
Eby 47% / 31%
Legault 44% / 35%
Moe 43% / 33%
Smith 36% / 48%
Full poll results: www.pollara.com/64-of-canadi...
Approval of PM Carney on Canada-US relations: Approve 48% / Disapprove 36%
Approval of Premiers on Canada-US:
Ford 52% / 31%
Kinew 51% / 29%
Eby 47% / 31%
Legault 44% / 35%
Moe 43% / 33%
Smith 36% / 48%
Full poll results: www.pollara.com/64-of-canadi...
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September 24, 2025 at 12:28 PM
Have a few survey questions, tight timelines, and a small budget? @Pollara's Q&A suite of #omnibus surveys field nationally and provincially in BC, ON, QC, & Atlantic Canada - and they're always ready to launch, and provide rapid turnaround.
Prospectus: bit.ly/4pvNcBs
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