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Yahoo
01-07-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
We asked about Canada, you answered: Are Canadians proud of their nationality? What's the most challenging thing about living in this country?
This year, Canadians from coast-to-coast are marking Canada Day not just as a celebration, but a moment of reflection on what it means to be Canadian, the values we hold and the path we're forging as a nation. On Canada's 158th birthday, the mood is anything but settled. Uncertainty looms both at home and abroad. South of the border, U.S. President Donald Trump's trade war has strained relations with one of Canada's closest allies, triggering economic ripples and renewed questions about sovereignty — including inflammatory calls from some U.S. voices to make Canada America's '51st state.' At home, Prime Minister Mark Carney's minority Liberal government is grappling with mounting economic pressures, regional divides and a shifting political landscape. And yet, amid rising tensions, a new wave of patriotism is rising. Canadians are doubling down on local pride, reconsidering their relationship with the U.S., and reimagining the country's role on the global stage. In the lead-up to Canada Day, we asked readers to capture how Canadians view their country, from national pride to global reputation and the challenges shaping our identity. READ MORE: Canada Day 2025: Are you proud to be Canadian? What is your biggest issue living in this country? Vote and share your view of the country A strong sense of national pride still runs deep, with over 70 per cent of poll respondents sharing they're proud to call this country home, according to a recent Yahoo News Canada survey. The surge in Canadian pride is likely fuelled by rising tensions with our southern neighbour, as a shared external threat has sparked a renewed sense of national unity. 'The threats with which the Trump administration has moved forward have really made Canadians think about the value of their country,' said Jack Jedwab, president Association for Canadian Studies, in an interview with CTV News. Soaring grocery bills, jam-packed ERs and the everyday cost of getting by were some of the key issues that kept Canadians talking and headlines buzzing this past year. According to Statistics Canada, grocery prices rose by 3.3 per cent over the past year — outpacing the national inflation rate of 1.7 per cent. Staple items like fresh vegetables, dairy and baked goods saw some of the sharpest hikes, putting added pressure on households already feeling the pinch. Meanwhile, long wait times in overcrowded emergency rooms sparked renewed calls for health-care reform, with recent data showing average ER wait times stretching well beyond provincial targets. As Canadians grapple with the rising cost of living, these everyday struggles have become defining issues in kitchen-table conversations and political debates. When asked to rank the top issues affecting their lives, more than half poll respondents — 52 per cent — pointed to the rising cost of living as their number one concern, putting it well ahead of other national worries. Ask anyone what comes to mind when they think of Canadians, and you'll likely hear a familiar list: kindness, politeness and a sense of fairness that runs deep. Whether it's holding the door for a stranger or saying 'sorry' even when it's not our fault, Canadians have a reputation for being humble, welcoming and community-minded. With political tensions heating up south of the border, many Canadians are taking a closer look on what makes us uniquely Canadian and doubling down on the differences. From growing concern over misinformation and political extremism to a renewed appreciation for public health care and democratic institutions, events in the U.S. are sparking a kind of national soul-searching. Among topics such as access to employment, active democracy, and LGBTQ+ rights and freedoms, 50 per cent of poll respondents say universal health care is the most important aspect of Canadian life to them. Canada's reputation on the world stage is a mix of pride and challenge right now. Known for politeness, diversity, and strong values, Canadians still score high globally, however, recent tensions with the U.S. and shifting geopolitics have put that image to the test. The bigger question is, how are Canadians viewing our own national identity? In 2025, Canadians are redefining what it means to be Canadian, marked by a surge in Canadian flags flying in the streets and the rise of the 'buy Canadian' movement. A recent survey by the Environics Institute revealed that 62 per cent of Canadians express strong pride in their national identity, marking a significant increase from 53 per cent in 2024.
Vancouver Sun
24-06-2025
- Politics
- Vancouver Sun
Canada's youngest adults more likely to trust Iran and its current regime: poll
As tensions returned to a simmer between Israel and Iran amidst a ceasefire agreement, a new poll conducted before the shaky armistice found that far more Canadians are distrustful of Iran than those who have faith in the Islamic Republic. But data from a Leger Marketing poll for the Association for Canadian Studies poll showed that younger generations are more apt to trust Iran and think it wouldn't be good for the regime of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei to collapse and be replaced by new leadership. The polling also attempted to gauge whether respondents 'think that Iran wants the destruction of the State of Israel,' with 71 per cent believing that to be the goal, and even 59 per cent of the 18-24 cohort. Start your day with a roundup of B.C.-focused news and opinion. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. A welcome email is on its way. If you don't see it, please check your junk folder. The next issue of Sunrise will soon be in your inbox. Please try again Interested in more newsletters? Browse here. Jack Jedwab, the Association's president and CEO, said that despite the younger generations' different perceptions of the conflict, it points to Canadian public opinion being closely aligned with that of the U.S. and NATO. 'We're hearing from the prime minister (Mark Carney) in terms of how he positions himself, which is closer to the view of the U.S., I would suggest,' Jedwab told National Post. 'That's not speaking to what actions the U.S. has taken in the past four or five days. I'm just talking strictly in terms of the perception of Iran and Iran's position in these global conflicts.' Carney, who'd previously reaffirmed that Canada respected Israel's right to defend itself against Iran as hostilities began in mid-June , said after U.S. airstrikes on three Iranian nuclear sites over the weekend that Canada also stands against Iran developing a nuclear weapon and called for a diplomatic resolution to the unrest in the broader Middle East. Overall, ACS found that only 12 per cent of all respondents see Iran as trustworthy, compared to 52 per cent who felt it wasn't. Trust was highest among the 18-24 group (34 per cent) and decreasingly lower across each age group, culminating with a mere 4 per cent of those over 65. 'There seems to be some very important differences in the world vision or the way in which the younger cohorts have a different view of the nature of these conflicts and how they position the protagonist,' said Jedwab, noting that data extrapolated from the employment status showed students (27 per cent) were also more apt to trust in Iran than any other age group. 'They seem to have a much softer view on Iran's intentions and the intentions of the Iranian regime.' He reasons that it relates to how and from where that group is receiving the news that informs their opinions. 'All the alternative narrative, not the majority narrative, seems to be really sort of more attractive to people in that youngest cohort and to students,' he added. The youngest cohort also appears to be the most conflicted, too, with an equal 34 per cent believing Iran is untrustworthy, and 32 per cent who were unsure or chose not to answer, aligning with the national average of those who responded the same (36 per cent). 'They're very split on the issue,' Jedwab surmised. The generational opinion gap was evident, too, when respondents were asked if a change of government would be a good thing for Iran; only 34 per cent of those identified as students agreed, compared to more than 50 per cent in all other employment status — 71 per cent among the self-employed and retirees. The 18- to 24-year-olds didn't stray far from their elders in the view that Iran's goal is to destroy Israel, however, with 59 per cent in agreement. The poll also found that those who trust Iran are less likely (60 per cent) to concur with the regime's collapse and replacement, and almost evenly split (49 per cent to 51 per cent) on whether Iran wants to destroy Israel. Those without trust in Iran were more confident of both sentiments (75 per cent and 83 per cent). The poll was conducted June 20-22 and canvassed 1,580 adults. While a non-probability sample panel survey such as this doesn't have a margin of error, a similar probability sample of that many respondents would have a margin of error of plus/minus 2.5 per cent, 19 times out of 20 Our website is the place for the latest breaking news, exclusive scoops, longreads and provocative commentary. Please bookmark and sign up for our daily newsletter, Posted, here .
Calgary Herald
24-06-2025
- Politics
- Calgary Herald
Canada's youngest adults more likely to trust Iran and its current regime: poll
Article content As tensions returned to a simmer between Israel and Iran amidst a ceasefire agreement, a new poll conducted before the shaky armistice found that far more Canadians are distrustful of Iran than those who have faith in the Islamic Republic. Article content But data from a Leger Marketing poll for the Association for Canadian Studies poll showed that younger generations are more apt to trust Iran and think it wouldn't be good for the regime of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei to collapse and be replaced by new leadership. Article content Article content Article content The polling also attempted to gauge whether respondents 'think that Iran wants the destruction of the State of Israel,' with 71 per cent believing that to be the goal, and even 59 per cent of the 18-24 cohort. Article content Article content Jack Jedwab, the Association's president and CEO, said that despite the younger generations' different perceptions of the conflict, it points to Canadian public opinion being closely aligned with that of the U.S. and NATO. Article content 'That's not speaking to what actions the U.S. has taken in the past four or five days. I'm just talking strictly in terms of the perception of Iran and Iran's position in these global conflicts.' Article content Carney, who'd previously reaffirmed that Canada respected Israel's right to defend itself against Iran as hostilities began in mid-June, said after U.S. airstrikes on three Iranian nuclear sites over the weekend that Canada also stands against Iran developing a nuclear weapon and called for a diplomatic resolution to the unrest in the broader Middle East. Article content Article content Article content Overall, ACS found that only 12 per cent of all respondents see Iran as trustworthy, compared to 52 per cent who felt it wasn't. Trust was highest among the 18-24 group (34 per cent) and decreasingly lower across each age group, culminating with a mere 4 per cent of those over 65. Article content Article content 'There seems to be some very important differences in the world vision or the way in which the younger cohorts have a different view of the nature of these conflicts and how they position the protagonist,' said Jedwab, noting that data extrapolated from the employment status showed students (27 per cent) were also more apt to trust in Iran than any other age group. Article content 'They seem to have a much softer view on Iran's intentions and the intentions of the Iranian regime.'
Edmonton Journal
24-06-2025
- Politics
- Edmonton Journal
Canada's youngest adults more likely to trust Iran and its current regime: poll
'They seem to have a much softer view on Iran's intentions and the intentions of Iranian regime,' says Association for Canadian Studies' Jack Jedwab An Iranian woman in Tehran holds a poster with portraits of Iranian supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei (L) and late supreme leader Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini. Canada's youngest adults are more likely to think it wouldn't be good for Iran's regime to collapse and be replaced, according to a new poll conducted for the Association for Canadian Studies. Photo by ATTA KENARE / AFP via Getty Images As tensions returned to a simmer between Israel and Iran amidst a ceasefire agreement, a new poll conducted before the shaky armistice found that far more Canadians are distrustful of Iran than those who have faith in the Islamic Republic. 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Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors The polling also attempted to gauge whether respondents 'think that Iran wants the destruction of the State of Israel,' with 71 per cent believing that to be the goal, and even 59 per cent of the 18-24 cohort. Jack Jedwab, the Association's president and CEO, said that despite the younger generations' different perceptions of the conflict, it points to Canadian public opinion being closely aligned with that of the U.S. and NATO. 'We're hearing from the prime minister (Mark Carney) in terms of how he positions himself, which is closer to the view of the U.S., I would suggest,' Jedwab told National Post. 'That's not speaking to what actions the U.S. has taken in the past four or five days. I'm just talking strictly in terms of the perception of Iran and Iran's position in these global conflicts.' Carney, who'd previously reaffirmed that Canada respected Israel's right to defend itself against Iran as hostilities began in mid-June, said after U.S. airstrikes on three Iranian nuclear sites over the weekend that Canada also stands against Iran developing a nuclear weapon and called for a diplomatic resolution to the unrest in the broader Middle East. Get the latest headlines, breaking news and columns. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. Please try again Israeli emergency services and security officers evacuate a body from the rubble of a building hit by an Iranian missile in Beersheba in southern Israel on June 24, 2025. Photo by JOHN WESSELS / AFP via Getty Images Overall, ACS found that only 12 per cent of all respondents see Iran as trustworthy, compared to 52 per cent who felt it wasn't. Trust was highest among the 18-24 group (34 per cent) and decreasingly lower across each age group, culminating with a mere 4 per cent of those over 65. 'There seems to be some very important differences in the world vision or the way in which the younger cohorts have a different view of the nature of these conflicts and how they position the protagonist,' said Jedwab, noting that data extrapolated from the employment status showed students (27 per cent) were also more apt to trust in Iran than any other age group. 'They seem to have a much softer view on Iran's intentions and the intentions of the Iranian regime.' He reasons that it relates to how and from where that group is receiving the news that informs their opinions. 'All the alternative narrative, not the majority narrative, seems to be really sort of more attractive to people in that youngest cohort and to students,' he added. The youngest cohort also appears to be the most conflicted, too, with an equal 34 per cent believing Iran is untrustworthy, and 32 per cent who were unsure or chose not to answer, aligning with the national average of those who responded the same (36 per cent). 'They're very split on the issue,' Jedwab surmised. The generational opinion gap was evident, too, when respondents were asked if a change of government would be a good thing for Iran; only 34 per cent of those identified as students agreed, compared to more than 50 per cent in all other employment status — 71 per cent among the self-employed and retirees. The 18- to 24-year-olds didn't stray far from their elders in the view that Iran's goal is to destroy Israel, however, with 59 per cent in agreement. The poll also found that those who trust Iran are less likely (60 per cent) to concur with the regime's collapse and replacement, and almost evenly split (49 per cent to 51 per cent) on whether Iran wants to destroy Israel. Those without trust in Iran were more confident of both sentiments (75 per cent and 83 per cent). The poll was conducted June 20-22 and canvassed 1,580 adults. While a non-probability sample panel survey such as this doesn't have a margin of error, a similar probability sample of that many respondents would have a margin of error of plus/minus 2.5 per cent, 19 times out of 20 Read More Our website is the place for the latest breaking news, exclusive scoops, longreads and provocative commentary. Please bookmark and sign up for our daily newsletter, Posted, here. Local News Politics News Cult of Hockey Local News
Vancouver Sun
24-06-2025
- Vancouver Sun
Planning to cycle in Vermont this summer? Try the Townships instead – or choose New Brunswick's beaches over Maine's
During summer in the seaside Maine communities of Ogunquit, Old Orchard Beach and Wells, Quebecers' blue and white licence plates have long been a familiar sight. Canada and the United States share a border and, until recently, have enjoyed an amicable relationship. But a survey for the Association for Canadian Studies conducted in May by market research and analytics company Leger reveals a sizable shift in sentiment. U.S. President Donald Trump has repeatedly said he wants to make Canada that country's 51st state and has labelled as artificial the boundary between the two nations. Add to that the whipsaw announcements about tariffs on Canadian goods and reports of increasing scrutiny for people entering the U.S., and a key finding of the survey is that a majority of Canadians no longer feel welcome or safe travelling to the U.S. Intrepid Travel, an Australian travel company with its North American head office in Toronto, has seen a general softening in travel to U.S. destinations, with travel from Canada down 43 per cent year over year. Plan your next getaway with Travel Time, featuring travel deals, destinations and gear. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. A welcome email is on its way. If you don't see it, please check your junk folder. The next issue of Travel Time will soon be in your inbox. Please try again Interested in more newsletters? Browse here. And the results of CAA-Quebec's annual survey on Quebecers' summer vacations, released in early June, 'confirm that fewer people will be visiting our southern neighbours this year.' Sixteen per cent of respondents say they plan to travel to other provinces, up from 10 per cent last year. Ontario, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island top the list of provinces mentioned. Just four per cent of Quebecers say they intend to travel to the U.S., down from 12 per cent last summer. An unfavourable exchange rate and a general anti-Trump sentiment are cited most often as the factors discouraging travel to the U.S. Then there's the economy: 56 per cent of the CAA-Quebec survey respondents said inflation is affecting their vacation plans. A report from the Conference Board of Canada in May said that Canadians who boycott travel to the U.S. could net domestic tourism as much as $8.8 billion in extra business this year. (With travel, Canadians support the U.S. economy far more than the other way around. In 2023, for instance, Canadians spent $26.6 billion on tourism in the U.S., the Conference Board said. Americans spent $12.9 billion in Canada.) Happily, there's Canada for Canadians to discover. 'Extraordinary is an understatement when describing Canada,' says Intrepid's link to its Canada-based tours and vacations. The company, known for small-group adventures involving tours that work with local communities and leaders, this month launched a 20-per-cent-off sale for Canadians taking its Canada trips between June 16 and Dec. 14. Instead of Old Orchard, consider a visit to the windswept and awe-inspiring Quebec archipelago of les Îles-de-la-Madeleine. Or visit Shediac , a beach town in New Brunswick known as the Lobster Capital of the World. This coast of has Canada's warmest saltwater beaches. Nova Scotia has more than 13,000 kilometres of coastline — and dozens of its beaches are seldom crowded. Maine's lobster rolls are legendary — but Prince Edward Island, a.k.a. Canada's Food Island, is also known for its lobster and for its mussels, potatoes, oysters and beef. And P.E.I . has the warmest water north of the Carolinas. Instead of Bar Harbor in Maine, visit Lunenburg, a charming Nova Scotia town with lovely restaurants, distilleries, breweries, artisans and unique shops. Old Town Lunenburg, with the colourful buildings of its waterfront, is one of only two urban communities in North America designated as a UNESCO World Heritage site. The other is Vieux Québec. Rather than Ellis Island, visit the Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21 in Halifax. It is a remarkable place — a national museum as well as a national historic site, with interactive exhibitions suitable for visitors of all ages. Instead of Louisiana, visit Nova Scotia's Clare Region , home to the province's largest Acadian community. More than 75 per cent of residents speak both French and English. Instead of California's Napa Valley, visit Nova Scotia's Annapolis Valley — home to Canada's original wine region. The first grapevines in Nova Scotia were planted along the shores of Bear River by French settlers in 1611. Another Canadian alternative to Bar Harbor is Saint Andrews , a charming New Brunswick town on the Bay of Fundy known for its scenic location, historic atmosphere and variety of restaurants, pubs and cafés. Instead of cycling or mountain biking in Vermont, cycle in the Eastern Townships or try New Brunswick's Mountain Bike Minto trail . Rather than the Hamptons, visit Ontario's district of Muskoka . It is often dubbed the Hamptons of the North, with its family cottages, summer resorts and lakeside rentals. Instead of the Finger Lakes in New York State, visit Ontario's Prince Edward County or the Niagara region. The Niagara Wine Region has the pretty town of Niagara-on-the-Lake at its centre. Consider a focus on Canada's national parks, suggests Christian Wolters, president for Canada of Intrepid Travel. Instead of Yellowstone National Park in California, visit Jasper National Park in Alberta for its alpine beauty, glacier access and (just like Yellowstone) hot springs. Yosemite National Park in California, with its stunning granite cliffs and waterfalls, is a designated UNESCO World Heritage Site. So is Gros Morne National Park in Newfoundland: The red and orange rock formations of its Tablelands that were once part of the Earth's mantle are now exposed in a stark and unique landscape. Instead of Acadia National Park on Maine's Mount Desert Island, visit Fundy National Park on New Brunswick's southeastern coast. It's one of Canada's smallest national parks, but it has 25 waterfalls, 100 kilometres of hiking and cycling trails and a landscape boasting rivers, streams, mountains and valleys. Plus it gets one-tenth the number of visitors Acadia National Park does. The Maine city of Portland is a haven for craft beer. So is Frederiction, New Brunswick's capital. With 25 craft breweries, Frederiction is also the craft beer capital of Atlantic Canada . Instead of Washington D.C., visit Ottawa . There is the stately appeal of the Parliament buildings in Canada's capital — and the fact that it borders Quebec. Visit Quebec City for its spirit and charm . Vieux Québec, as the old-city section of the provincial capital is known, is one of only two urban communities in North America designated as a UNESCO World Heritage site. (The other is Old Lunenberg.) This month's CAA-Quebec survey found that 54 per cent of respondents will remain in Quebec during their summer vacations — 15 per cent of them at home and the rest travelling within the province. There's a great deal to see. Rather than hike New York's Adirondacks, hike the Chic-Choc Mountains in the Gaspé Penninsula . Instead of whale-watching in Cape Cod, go whale-watching in the village of Tadoussac. Rather than visiting the fjords in Alaska, visit Quebec's Saguenay Fjord, North America's only navigable fjord inhabited on both sides. Closer to home than Arizona's Grand Canyon are the Coaticook Gorge and Hell's Gate Canyon — le Canyon des Portes de l'Enfer in French. Lake Tahoe, a freshwater lake in the Sierra Nevada of the western U.S., is known for its stunning views. Le Massif de Charlevoix , about 75 kilometres from Quebec City, has spectacular views of the St. Lawrence River.
