Angus Reid

NEW RESEARCH HIGHLIGHTS THE NEED TO BETTER SUPPORT AND RECOGNIZE WOMEN'S GROWING ROLE IN CONSTRUCTION

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Thursday, March 7, 2024

The findings are based on new research that delves into Canadians' views on the construction industry.

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  • The findings are based on new research that delves into Canadians' views on the construction industry.
  • 73% of women agree that the construction industry must do more to attract and retain women to the industry, while 57% of men agree with that same statement.
  • 68% of respondents agree that women must have a seat at the leadership table to help drive change in the construction industry.
  • While 91% agree that women in construction should receive the same compensation as compared to their male counterparts.

Survey finds majority of Canadians feel unsafe in their communities as the auto theft crisis continues to accelerate in the first half of 2023

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Tuesday, October 10, 2023

Furthermore, according to a recent survey, the continued rise in auto theft is having a significant impact on Canadians' sense of safety.

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  • Furthermore, according to a recent survey, the continued rise in auto theft is having a significant impact on Canadians' sense of safety.
  • "Canadians expect to see a collaborative approach to combatting this crisis," said Bryan Gast, VP of Investigative Services at Équité Association.
  • "There is however more that can be done to address the auto theft crisis in the short-term.
  • Équité Association's First Half of 2023 Auto Theft Trend Report is now available online.

Canadian employers are most worried about staff retention and well-being, but solutions vary amid economic uncertainty: new research from HOOPP and Angus Reid Group

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Thursday, November 3, 2022

HOOPP commissioned Angus Reid Group to conduct a survey of 778 Canadian business owners and senior leaders with 20+ employees.

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  • HOOPP commissioned Angus Reid Group to conduct a survey of 778 Canadian business owners and senior leaders with 20+ employees.
  • On the positive side, there was evidence in the survey of some momentum towards improved retirement security outcomes.
  • And its encouraging to see there are some employers who are prioritizing retirement benefits as a way of supporting staff.
  • Offering a variety of research solutions to businesses, brands, governments, not-for-profit organizations and more, the Angus Reid team connects technologies and people to derive powerful insights that inform your decisions.

Repaying CEBA loans unlocks up to $20K for small businesses, but financial guidance needed, new study finds

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Tuesday, October 18, 2022

To commemorate BDC's Small Business Week , JUDI.AI partnered with Angus Reid to conduct a survey exploring how lenders can better serve Canadian small businesses around CEBA.

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  • To commemorate BDC's Small Business Week , JUDI.AI partnered with Angus Reid to conduct a survey exploring how lenders can better serve Canadian small businesses around CEBA.
  • The survey reveals insights about CEBA loan recipients, their intentions for repaying CEBA loans and the implications for lenders.
  • The Canada Emergency Business Account (CEBA) program served as a key source of pandemic-related financial assistance, offering interest-free loans of up to $60,000.
  • Nearly 900,000 Canadian small businesses were approved for a total of $49 billion in CEBA funding.

New Data by ReturnBear Reveals 46% of Younger Canadians Have Lost Money From Keeping Unwanted Items They Didn’t Return Since the Pandemic

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Thursday, August 18, 2022

The data found that nearly half (46%) of Canadians aged 18-34 have lost money from keeping unwanted items they didnt return since the pandemic.

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  • The data found that nearly half (46%) of Canadians aged 18-34 have lost money from keeping unwanted items they didnt return since the pandemic.
  • One-third (34%) of Canadians have lost money from keeping unwanted items they didnt return since the pandemic.
  • 19% of Canadians have lost over $100, 1-in-10 (9%) Canadians have lost $250 or more.
  • Younger Canadians are more likely have lost money from keeping unwanted items they didnt return since the pandemic.

One in four Canadian small businesses were started during the pandemic, according to new research from Intuit QuickBooks

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Tuesday, June 14, 2022

Gen Z and millennials make up more than half of the entrepreneurs (57 per cent) who started these new businesses.

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  • Gen Z and millennials make up more than half of the entrepreneurs (57 per cent) who started these new businesses.
  • Launching multiple businesses, among other strategies like selling through social media, has paid off for many of these ambitious new entrepreneurs.
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47% of Canadian Gen Z Say Returning to the Office Factors into Home Buying Plans

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Wednesday, June 1, 2022

TORONTO, June 01, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- As employees and employers negotiate new possibilities for remote and hybrid work as the COVID-19 pandemic evolves, a newly released generational trends report by Mustel Group and Sotheby’s International Realty Canada highlights new insights revealing that future housing demand will be underpinned by an expectation for a return to the workplace and office, as well as a balanced preference for urban and suburban living amongst Generation Z home buyers.

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  • Furthermore, survey results reveal a preference for urban Generation Z first-time buyers to remain in or close to their current cities of residence.
  • A nominal 1% plan to buy outside of Canada, while 13% are still unsure where they will buy their first home.
  • Location, Location, Location: Generation Z Trends Report is the third report in a multi-part series based on Canadas first in-depth study of the housing intentions, aspirations and preferences of Generation Z.
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WAKE UP CANADA! NEW DATA SAYS MOST CANADIANS FAILING TO COVID TEST BEFORE GATHERINGS

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Tuesday, April 26, 2022

6% made sure that 'some' of the people they met up with tested negative on a COVID test but DID NOT ask everyone to take a COVID test.

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  • 6% made sure that 'some' of the people they met up with tested negative on a COVID test but DID NOT ask everyone to take a COVID test.
  • "We want Canadians to wake up and accept that COVID isn't over," said Sandy White, Co-founder of Rapid Test & Trace Canada.
  • "Our latest research is showing that Canadians failed to test for COVID before getting together over the Easter/Passover holidays.
  • Most Canadians who have tested positive for COVID used a rapid test for their most recent result:
    Asked what type of COVID test they used when they last tested positive for COVID, 74% of COVID Positive Canadians said rapid antigen tests vs. 23% for PCR tests and 2% who reported using some other test.

MARCH (BREAK) MADNESS? COULD CANADIAN HOLIDAY VISITS CURTAIL COVID CLOSURE?

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Monday, March 14, 2022

84% of those who have had COVID said that they caught it 'since Omicron' (roughly since the end of November 2021.)

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  • 84% of those who have had COVID said that they caught it 'since Omicron' (roughly since the end of November 2021.)
  • 16%of Canadians that contracted COVID say they tested positive in December 2021 and 41% said they got it in January 2022, squarely placing most respondent COVID infections (57%) during the height of the holiday season.
  • A total of 31% of Canadians said they avoided seeing friends and family that they didn't think would take a pre-visit COVID test.
  • 37% of Canadians think it's 'rude' to ask friends and family to take a COVID test before visits.

Sunwing survey reveals that half of Canadians are looking to travel in the upcoming year with 60% interested in an all inclusive vacation

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Friday, March 11, 2022

Survey data shows that, if Canadians were to travel internationally in the upcoming year, 60% are considering the ease of an all inclusive vacation, including more than two-thirds (68%) of younger Canadians aged 18-34.

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  • Survey data shows that, if Canadians were to travel internationally in the upcoming year, 60% are considering the ease of an all inclusive vacation, including more than two-thirds (68%) of younger Canadians aged 18-34.
  • In addition, 53% of respondents ranked overall atmosphere and location as key when searching for an all inclusive travel experience.
  • 57% of respondents in Quebec, should they travel in the upcoming year, are interested in an all inclusive vacation.
  • 16% of respondents in Alberta ranked guided excursions as their primary deciding factor when looking for an all inclusive vacation experience.