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Explore some of our Environics featured insights below.

Applying Decision Making Mindsets and Motivations for Accredited Financial Professionals

By David MacDonald and Susan Seto | September 19, 2022 | Advisor Perception, DM3, Investments and Planning, Report, Segmentation,

It’s more important than ever for credit counsellors to understand not only the social values that shape their clients’ overall worldviews, but the behavioural economics factors that drive in-the-moment decisions.

Applying Decision Making Mindsets and Motivations for Accredited Financial Professionals

By David MacDonald and Susan Seto | September 19, 2022 | Advisor Perception, DM3, Investments and Planning, Report, Segmentation,

It’s more important than ever for credit counsellors to understand not only the social values that shape their clients’ overall worldviews, but the behavioural economics factors that drive in-the-moment decisions.

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The under-representation of women as independent financial advisors – A 20-year trend

By Kait Moreau | January 25, 2023 | Advisor Perception, Article, Insurance, Investments and Planning

Financial advisors play such a critical role in guiding people on their financial journeys, it would be reasonable for some Canadians to seek an advisor with similar identity and lived experience to their own.

Doing Inclusive Research Right: Building Partnerships

By Victoria Sicilia | January 17, 2023 | Article, Cultural Diversity, Public Consultations, Public Sector

Equitable and inclusive research seeks to promote the participation of underserved groups in engagement, consultation, or survey processes in order to effectively explore research topics related to gender, race, sexual, economic, health and cultural equality.

DIY Sustainability: Environics Research’s Climate Action Journey

By Kait Moreau and Sarah Roberton | January 16, 2023 | Article, Energy and Environment, Sustainability, Workplace Culture Spaces and People

We're proud to announce that as part of our Environics climate action plan, we have joined Green Economy Canada National Hub to help pursue clear sustainability goals and public reporting.

The clock is ticking for the planet – and for leaders who ignore persisting public concern

By Sarah Roberton | December 21, 2022 | Article, Energy and Environment, Environmental Barometer, Public Sector, Sustainability

We’re another year closer to 2050 and the world’s stated goal of net zero emissions. Nations have just agreed to protect 30 percent of the world’s land, water and marine areas by 2030. Does this add up to adequate progress?

Understanding Canadians with the weakest financial fitness

By David MacDonald | November 2, 2022 | Article, Consumer Lifestyle, DM3, Investments and Planning

As a result of the pandemic and current economic environment, many Canadians are feeling greater financial challenges, particularly in light of the rapid rise in inflation impacting the cost of living, especially food and fuel.