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One of Canada’s longest standing, premier public opinion and market research firms. As Canada’s most senior, experienced research project leaders, we help clients get it right from start to finish. www.pollara.com
New on the Pollara Substack.

What percentage of Canadians believe Donald Trump should win the Nobel Peace Prize?

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November 24, 2025 at 2:45 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.

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November 21, 2025 at 1:02 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
November 20, 2025 at 4:45 PM
Pollara's Andre Turcotte unpacks the political climate in Quebec on our new Substack.

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November 20, 2025 at 12:45 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.

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November 19, 2025 at 8:30 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.

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November 19, 2025 at 5:15 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.

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November 19, 2025 at 3:00 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
November 6, 2025 at 1:01 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
October 30, 2025 at 9:40 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
October 30, 2025 at 8:57 PM
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
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
#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...
October 20, 2025 at 11:45 AM
#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
October 16, 2025 at 12:02 PM
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/
October 10, 2025 at 11:30 AM
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
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...
September 25, 2025 at 11:15 AM
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
September 24, 2025 at 12:28 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...
September 24, 2025 at 12:20 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...
September 23, 2025 at 4:01 PM
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
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
September 17, 2025 at 12:03 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
September 9, 2025 at 12:02 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...
September 8, 2025 at 5:01 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
July 30, 2025 at 3:28 PM