last update: 01/14/22
ConcernContracting COVID-19

50%

Trend:12%
ConcernCanadian economy

73%

Trend:1%
ConcernGlobal economy

71%

Trend:—
ConcernAbility to pay bills

35%

Trend:1%
ConcernJob Security

27%

Trend:4%
ConcernAccess to food and supplies

33%

Trend:5%
ConcernAccess to adequate health care

79%

Trend:11%
RestrictionsBars and nightclubs

89%

Trend:1%
RestrictionsMovie theatres

22%

Trend:1%
RestrictionsNursing homes

79%

Trend:—
RestrictionsParks

72%

Trend:1%
RestrictionsPlaces of worship

80%

Trend:2%
RestrictionsPlaygrounds

31%

Trend:—
RestrictionsPublic libraries

69%

Trend:1%
RestrictionsRestaurants and cafes

40%

Trend:—
RestrictionsRetail stores

61%

Trend:2%
RestrictionsSchools

68%

Trend:1%
RestrictionsSocial gatherings

62%

Trend:1%
RestrictionsChild care centres

70%

Trend:4%
RestrictionsStadiums

66%

Trend:—
RestrictionsTravel between provinces/territories

69%

Trend:1%
RestrictionsColleges and universities

76%

Trend:1%
RestrictionsConstruction sites

65%

Trend:—
RestrictionsElective or non-urgent medical services

66%

Trend:1%
RestrictionsGyms and fitness centres

55%

Trend:—
RestrictionsHair salons and barber shops

54%

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

71%

Trend:1%
RestrictionsInternational travel

61%

Trend:2%
SentimentAnxiety

19%

Trend:2%
SentimentHappiness

22%

Trend:3%
SentimentOptimism

17%

Trend:1%
SentimentAnger

14%

Trend:3%
SentimentBoredom

17%

Trend:2%
SentimentSolidarity

13%

Trend:2%
SentimentDespair

9%

Trend:1%
SentimentFear

7%

Trend:2%
SentimentLoneliness

15%

Trend:1%
SentimentConfusion

6%

Trend:1%
SentimentStress

25%

Trend:3%
PrecautionsAvoiding gatherings (5+)

42%

Trend:5%
PrecautionsAvoiding gatherings (10+)

67%

Trend:6%
PrecautionsPhysical distancing

84%

Trend:1%
PrecautionsAvoiding domestic travel

72%

Trend:1%
PrecautionsWearing a mask

93%

Trend:1%
PrecautionsWorking from home

52%

Trend:5%
TrustMedia

60%

Trend:2%
TrustFederal government

64%

Trend:2%
TrustPublic health officials

78%

Trend:2%
TrustWorld Health Organization (WHO)

71%

Trend:1%
Government ApprovalFederal

55%

Trend:5%
Government ApprovalAlberta

36%

Trend:3%
Government ApprovalBritish Columbia

58%

Trend:4%
Government ApprovalManitoba

37%

Trend:12%
Government ApprovalNew Brunswick

46%

Trend:7%
Government ApprovalNewfoundland and Labrador

61%

Trend:14%
Government ApprovalNova Scotia

60%

Trend:2%
Government ApprovalOntario

37%

Trend:6%
Government ApprovalPrince Edward Island

48%

Trend:25%
Government ApprovalQuebec

68%

Trend:6%
Government ApprovalSaskatchewan

40%

Trend:3%

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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