Hopefulness about Canadian society

<p>National unity is a fundamental building block of cohesive societies. This study&nbsp;examines new questions on Canadians' future outlook on society, a quality-of-life indicator that represents individuals' opportunity for prosperity.&nbsp;<span>In April&nbsp;2024, more than&nbsp;8&nbsp;in&nbsp;10&nbsp;(82%) respondents were hopeful about unity among Canadians, with similar proportions being hopeful about the way democracy works in Canada (83%) and economic opportunities in Canada (75%). The nearly three-quarters (73%) of respondents who felt warm to very warm towards Canadians in general reported higher hopefulness about unity among Canadians, economic opportunities in Canada, and the way democracy works in Canada.&nbsp;</span><span>However, economic, health or social disparities were tied to lower hopefulness about unity among Canadians. Respondents facing financial difficulties, reporting poorer health, or having experienced discrimination typically reported lower hopefulness about unity among Canadians.&nbsp;</span><span>Though these data predate the recent challenges between Canada and the United States, they serve as a useful baseline for Canadians' sense of national unity and their societal outlook.</span></p>