When Climate Isn’t the Only Crisis
2026 Public Opinion: Canadians still care about climate change, but they are weighting it against everything else.
2026 Public Opinion: Canadians still care about climate change, but they are weighting it against everything else.
As 2025 came to a close, Canadians were anxious about the economy, global stability, and healthcare, yet surprisingly optimistic about the country’s direction. Our new data suggest cautious hope rather than deepening pessimism.
We partnered with Accelerate to survey Canadians on the country’s electric vehicle supply chain. The study found strong public support across all components of the EV ecosystem but highlighted uncertainty about Canada’s ability to deliver.
The 2025 RIA Advisor RI Insights Study, conducted by Environics Research for the Responsible Investment Association (RIA), provides a comprehensive view of how Canadian financial advisors are engaging with responsible investment (RI) in today’s evolving market.
Our research project gathered feedback from key stakeholders about their perceptions of the CER along with suggestions for improvement.
Canadians are on board with PM Carney’s energy plan: most support boosting both clean and conventional energy to grow the economy without sacrificing climate action.
With the economy top of mind, Canadians are backing oil sands and pipelines—hoping for growth without sacrificing climate progress.
As Prime Minister Mark Carney makes energy central to Canada’s economic strategy, new survey data shows Canadians back it only if paired with strong clean energy investment.
Our latest national survey indicates that Canadians are looking for a balanced approach to energy development.
In the face of new geopolitical pressures and a rapidly evolving energy landscape, how ready are Canadians to embrace a bold national pivot?
With renewed discussions on Canada’s energy future, Tony Coulson explores the strong public support for the Energy East pipeline and whether it could be revived in the wake of shifting economic priorities.
Sarah Roberton and Annika Jagmohan reflect on public expectations and how the Canadian Environmental Barometer uncovers insights to help organizations make strategic decisions.