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For the @RideauHallFdn we explore how Canadians feel about their public institutions.
B/c of the pandemic, we had an opportunity to do a before & after look at how views shifted.
Insights from @OksanaKishchuk on the study: https://abacusdata.ca/rideau-hall-foundation-public-institutions/
A few highlights to follow...
B/c of the pandemic, we had an opportunity to do a before & after look at how views shifted.
Insights from @OksanaKishchuk on the study: https://abacusdata.ca/rideau-hall-foundation-public-institutions/
A few highlights to follow...
For most Canadians, the term "public institution" means government or government-run services. Schools/education and health care are most in focus.
After Canada's initial response to the pandemic, perceptions of Canada, especially among young Canadians were more positive.
55% felt the country is headed in the right direction, up 9-points from before the pandemic in February.
64% of those aged 18-29 felt this way.
55% felt the country is headed in the right direction, up 9-points from before the pandemic in February.
64% of those aged 18-29 felt this way.
This shift is significant and may seem counter-intuitive given the disruption and anxiety the pandemic has caused. Yet despite the uncertainty, and these concerns, Cdns have become increasingly optimistic about our country and the foundation of public institutions that serve Cdns
3/4 say Canada's public institutions have responded well or as well as can be expected to the pandemic so far. And 36% say they are MORE CONFIDENT in their public institutions as than before the pandemic.
During the past 14 weeks, the spotlight has been on our public institutions and Canadians are more engaged and paying attention than ever.
74% say they are paying more attention to the healthcare system while 58% are paying more attention to news organizations since the pandemic
74% say they are paying more attention to the healthcare system while 58% are paying more attention to news organizations since the pandemic
Our survey for @RideauHallFdn also finds that more Canadians are associating positive attributes with our public institutions. More say they are relevant, uniting, and accessible than before the pandemic.
Aside from more positive impressions of Canada and our institutions, and increased interest in certain institutions, overall public engagement has increased significantly.
One measure we often track is ‘engaged Canadians’, or those who are paying attention to news, politics and current events. Between the end of February and the beginning of May, the number of ‘engaged Canadians’ increased a substantial 27 percentage points.
Although engagement has increased at least 25 percentage points for each age group, younger Canadians continue to be the least engaged, even during the pandemic. Those aged 18 to 29 are 30-points less likely to be engaged than those aged 60 and over.
Also, while young Canadians have the most positive impressions of our country overall, they are also the least confident in Canada’s public institutions as a result of the pandemic.
One way to ensure our Canadian public institutions stay relevant, and serve Canadians is to engage with them. Engaging with and participating within our public institutions can help to ensure the public institutions are looking out for our interests.
Despite some very unsettling news these past few months, these results highlight some positive. Canadians value their institutions. At times of crisis, we count on them and most feel they have delivered and worked well.
A very special kudos to @RideauHallFdn for commissioning this study. They are doing some important work. Find out more about the organization: https://www.rhf-frh.ca/
Full study available here: https://abacusdata.ca/rideau-hall-foundation-public-institutions/
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Full study available here: https://abacusdata.ca/rideau-hall-foundation-public-institutions/
#cdnpoli
