Shachi Kurl
@shachikurl.bsky.social
President angusreid.org 🇨🇦's public interest pollster. I ask ppl q's & tell u their a's. Opinions mine, unless they're yours. Chair, Jack Webster Foundation. Past Chair, Canadian Cancer Society. Neither of them are here yet.
New from us @angusreidinstitute.bsky.social, our independent, self commissioned poll showing on which side of the aisle Canadians sit when it comes to the Air Canada vs flight attendants dispute. Key graph below, read the whole thing here: angusreid.org/air-canada-s...
August 15, 2025 at 5:37 PM
New from us @angusreidinstitute.bsky.social, our independent, self commissioned poll showing on which side of the aisle Canadians sit when it comes to the Air Canada vs flight attendants dispute. Key graph below, read the whole thing here: angusreid.org/air-canada-s...
Now to the politics because everything is political. How's the PM's approval? It's steady, and comfortably above .500
August 1, 2025 at 9:13 PM
Now to the politics because everything is political. How's the PM's approval? It's steady, and comfortably above .500
In negotiations, how important are tariffs specifically, and/or their amounts, versus say, exemptions for key industries or other concessions. Most Canadians appear resigned that some tariffs at some amount will be part of our reality.
August 1, 2025 at 9:11 PM
In negotiations, how important are tariffs specifically, and/or their amounts, versus say, exemptions for key industries or other concessions. Most Canadians appear resigned that some tariffs at some amount will be part of our reality.
But at what cost? Even in the face of yet more US tariffs OR a punch to their own pocketbook, those who want the counter-tariffs say do it anyway.
August 1, 2025 at 9:10 PM
But at what cost? Even in the face of yet more US tariffs OR a punch to their own pocketbook, those who want the counter-tariffs say do it anyway.
Nothwithstanding the debate on whether its a good idea, most Canadians say they want counter-tariffs.
August 1, 2025 at 9:10 PM
Nothwithstanding the debate on whether its a good idea, most Canadians say they want counter-tariffs.
When it comes to the broader trade dispute, what are Trump's intentions towards Canada? I mean, who actually knows? But Canadians *say* he's trying to make us "suffer"
August 1, 2025 at 9:09 PM
When it comes to the broader trade dispute, what are Trump's intentions towards Canada? I mean, who actually knows? But Canadians *say* he's trying to make us "suffer"
There is, of course, a political aspect to views on this. See the breakdown between past Conservative and past Liberal voters:
August 1, 2025 at 9:08 PM
There is, of course, a political aspect to views on this. See the breakdown between past Conservative and past Liberal voters:
Cda's decision to recognize Palestinian statehood caused Trump to say it would make it “very hard” to get a deal, though “not a deal-breaker”. Cdns are 3x as likely to say we should stick with the decision, even if it irks the DJT (63%) rather than reverse course (20%)
August 1, 2025 at 9:07 PM
Cda's decision to recognize Palestinian statehood caused Trump to say it would make it “very hard” to get a deal, though “not a deal-breaker”. Cdns are 3x as likely to say we should stick with the decision, even if it irks the DJT (63%) rather than reverse course (20%)
First off, we're seeing an increase in the hardening tone. Tghe proportion of those advising the PM and his team to “play hardball” has gone from 63 to 69 per cent since mid-July.
August 1, 2025 at 9:07 PM
First off, we're seeing an increase in the hardening tone. Tghe proportion of those advising the PM and his team to “play hardball” has gone from 63 to 69 per cent since mid-July.
The victims' families say there are measures that could increase awareness & decrease disinformation: an exhibit at the Canadian Museum of History in the National Capital. There has never ever been one. And, teaching about it in schools. Majorities of Canadians support both:
June 23, 2025 at 9:05 PM
The victims' families say there are measures that could increase awareness & decrease disinformation: an exhibit at the Canadian Museum of History in the National Capital. There has never ever been one. And, teaching about it in schools. Majorities of Canadians support both:
Just three-in-ten Canadians (28 per cent) believe investigators’ conclusions. Twice as many say they “aren’t sure.”
June 23, 2025 at 9:05 PM
Just three-in-ten Canadians (28 per cent) believe investigators’ conclusions. Twice as many say they “aren’t sure.”
Little wonder then, that 50% of Canadians themselves say the attacks have never been treated as a Canadian tragedy. This can be nothing short of an indictment of our leaders, our educators and frankly, ourselves.
June 23, 2025 at 9:02 PM
Little wonder then, that 50% of Canadians themselves say the attacks have never been treated as a Canadian tragedy. This can be nothing short of an indictment of our leaders, our educators and frankly, ourselves.
Further, one-third (32%) have NEVER heard of it.
June 23, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Further, one-third (32%) have NEVER heard of it.
The polling finds 83% in this country can't correctly identify the bombing as the single worst case of mass murder of Canadians in our history.
June 23, 2025 at 9:00 PM
The polling finds 83% in this country can't correctly identify the bombing as the single worst case of mass murder of Canadians in our history.
What a difference six years & a trade war makes. Look at the increase in support for Energy East, particularly in QC. New data from us today @angusreidinstitute.bsky.social. Full story here: angusreid.org/canada-oil-p...
February 10, 2025 at 5:15 PM
What a difference six years & a trade war makes. Look at the increase in support for Energy East, particularly in QC. New data from us today @angusreidinstitute.bsky.social. Full story here: angusreid.org/canada-oil-p...
Well. If it all kicks off tomorrow, or even later this week, at least we managed this moment of Zen.
January 6, 2025 at 5:15 AM
Well. If it all kicks off tomorrow, or even later this week, at least we managed this moment of Zen.
From our late October poll:
December 17, 2024 at 1:39 AM
From our late October poll:
Rising diplomatic tensions and allegations of foreign interference fuel plummeting Canadian views of India.
New from us today: angusreid.org/canada-india...
New from us today: angusreid.org/canada-india...
December 3, 2024 at 3:02 PM
Rising diplomatic tensions and allegations of foreign interference fuel plummeting Canadian views of India.
New from us today: angusreid.org/canada-india...
New from us today: angusreid.org/canada-india...
Vacation means one must take along among other books, a favourite re-read. In this case "In Veritas" by my most excellent friend @cjlavigne.com (new novel coming 2025!) 2nd read reveals I was left out of acknowledgments (sob!) Tbf tho I did nothing to deserve. It's all good
November 21, 2024 at 11:54 PM
Vacation means one must take along among other books, a favourite re-read. In this case "In Veritas" by my most excellent friend @cjlavigne.com (new novel coming 2025!) 2nd read reveals I was left out of acknowledgments (sob!) Tbf tho I did nothing to deserve. It's all good