last update: 11/24/21
ConcernContracting COVID-19

38%

Trend:2%
ConcernCanadian economy

72%

Trend:1%
ConcernGlobal economy

71%

Trend:—
ConcernAbility to pay bills

34%

Trend:—
ConcernJob Security

23%

Trend:—
ConcernAccess to food and supplies

28%

Trend:5%
ConcernAccess to adequate health care

68%

Trend:1%
RestrictionsBars and nightclubs

89%

Trend:1%
RestrictionsMovie theatres

21%

Trend:4%
RestrictionsNursing homes

79%

Trend:2%
RestrictionsParks

70%

Trend:1%
RestrictionsPlaces of worship

78%

Trend:1%
RestrictionsPlaygrounds

31%

Trend:3%
RestrictionsPublic libraries

68%

Trend:3%
RestrictionsRestaurants and cafes

40%

Trend:3%
RestrictionsRetail stores

59%

Trend:1%
RestrictionsSchools

67%

Trend:1%
RestrictionsSocial gatherings

61%

Trend:4%
RestrictionsChild care centres

70%

Trend:4%
RestrictionsStadiums

66%

Trend:—
RestrictionsTravel between provinces/territories

68%

Trend:4%
RestrictionsColleges and universities

77%

Trend:1%
RestrictionsConstruction sites

65%

Trend:1%
RestrictionsElective or non-urgent medical services

65%

Trend:1%
RestrictionsGyms and fitness centres

55%

Trend:2%
RestrictionsHair salons and barber shops

53%

Trend:1%
RestrictionsHours during which you can be outside your home (i.e. curfews)

71%

Trend:—
RestrictionsInternational travel

59%

Trend:—
SentimentAnxiety

17%

Trend:1%
SentimentHappiness

25%

Trend:1%
SentimentOptimism

18%

Trend:—
SentimentAnger

11%

Trend:—
SentimentBoredom

14%

Trend:2%
SentimentSolidarity

16%

Trend:2%
SentimentDespair

8%

Trend:1%
SentimentFear

5%

Trend:1%
SentimentLoneliness

14%

Trend:1%
SentimentConfusion

5%

Trend:—
SentimentStress

22%

Trend:4%
PrecautionsAvoiding gatherings (5+)

38%

Trend:8%
PrecautionsAvoiding gatherings (10+)

61%

Trend:8%
PrecautionsPhysical distancing

83%

Trend:4%
PrecautionsAvoiding domestic travel

71%

Trend:4%
PrecautionsWearing a mask

92%

Trend:2%
PrecautionsWorking from home

47%

Trend:4%
TrustMedia

62%

Trend:1%
TrustFederal government

66%

Trend:1%
TrustPublic health officials

80%

Trend:3%
TrustWorld Health Organization (WHO)

72%

Trend:1%
Government ApprovalFederal

60%

Trend:1%
Government ApprovalAlberta

34%

Trend:5%
Government ApprovalBritish Columbia

62%

Trend:8%
Government ApprovalManitoba

50%

Trend:3%
Government ApprovalNew Brunswick

52%

Trend:—
Government ApprovalNewfoundland and Labrador

76%

Trend:18%
Government ApprovalNova Scotia

58%

Trend:13%
Government ApprovalOntario

43%

Trend:2%
Government ApprovalPrince Edward Island

73%

Trend:16%
Government ApprovalQuebec

73%

Trend:2%
Government ApprovalSaskatchewan

43%

Trend:9%

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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