last update: 06/18/21
ConcernContracting COVID-19

43%

Trend:6%
ConcernCanadian economy

69%

Trend:2%
ConcernGlobal economy

66%

Trend:2%
ConcernAbility to pay bills

32%

Trend:1%
ConcernJob Security

25%

Trend:2%
ConcernAccess to food and supplies

18%

Trend:—
ConcernAccess to adequate health care

63%

Trend:6%
RestrictionsBars and nightclubs

89%

Trend:1%
RestrictionsMovie theatres

35%

Trend:1%
RestrictionsNursing homes

87%

Trend:1%
RestrictionsParks

77%

Trend:2%
RestrictionsPlaces of worship

78%

Trend:—
RestrictionsPlaygrounds

33%

Trend:1%
RestrictionsPublic libraries

76%

Trend:1%
RestrictionsRestaurants and cafes

39%

Trend:1%
RestrictionsRetail stores

60%

Trend:1%
RestrictionsSchools

66%

Trend:—
RestrictionsSocial gatherings

65%

Trend:2%
RestrictionsChild care centres

70%

Trend:4%
RestrictionsStadiums

65%

Trend:—
RestrictionsTravel between provinces/territories

76%

Trend:—
RestrictionsColleges and universities

85%

Trend:—
RestrictionsConstruction sites

61%

Trend:1%
RestrictionsElective or non-urgent medical services

70%

Trend:3%
RestrictionsGyms and fitness centres

60%

Trend:1%
RestrictionsHair salons and barber shops

50%

Trend:2%
RestrictionsHours during which you can be outside your home (i.e. curfews)

74%

Trend:1%
RestrictionsInternational travel

58%

Trend:1%
SentimentAnxiety

19%

Trend:3%
SentimentHappiness

23%

Trend:3%
SentimentOptimism

21%

Trend:2%
SentimentAnger

13%

Trend:—
SentimentBoredom

23%

Trend:—
SentimentSolidarity

16%

Trend:1%
SentimentDespair

10%

Trend:1%
SentimentFear

8%

Trend:1%
SentimentLoneliness

20%

Trend:—
SentimentConfusion

7%

Trend:—
SentimentStress

28%

Trend:2%
PrecautionsAvoiding gatherings (5+)

74%

Trend:1%
PrecautionsAvoiding gatherings (10+)

88%

Trend:1%
PrecautionsPhysical distancing

93%

Trend:1%
PrecautionsAvoiding domestic travel

89%

Trend:1%
PrecautionsWearing a mask

96%

Trend:—
PrecautionsWorking from home

60%

Trend:—
TrustMedia

63%

Trend:3%
TrustFederal government

65%

Trend:3%
TrustPublic health officials

81%

Trend:2%
TrustWorld Health Organization (WHO)

71%

Trend:—
Government ApprovalFederal

57%

Trend:1%
Government ApprovalAlberta

32%

Trend:2%
Government ApprovalBritish Columbia

62%

Trend:4%
Government ApprovalManitoba

34%

Trend:—
Government ApprovalNew Brunswick

56%

Trend:4%
Government ApprovalNewfoundland and Labrador

60%

Trend:3%
Government ApprovalNova Scotia

69%

Trend:4%
Government ApprovalOntario

36%

Trend:4%
Government ApprovalPrince Edward Island

85%

Trend:9%
Government ApprovalQuebec

78%

Trend:3%
Government ApprovalSaskatchewan

49%

Trend:4%

Monitoring the social impact of COVID-19

The COVID-19 Monitor measures the ongoing impact and implications of the novel coronavirus pandemic. It includes unique indicators that offer robust insights into societal health and well-being. The site is updated regularly with results from an ongoing public opinion study about COVID-19 conducted by Vox Pop Labs, a social enterprise founded and operated by academics.

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Precautions

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