Younger residents worry about the future of Canada, Angus Reid poll says
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Naturally, Canada Day is a day to ponder the present day and the future of the country.
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Although at least half of Canadians of all ages say they are optimistic about the future of the country, Canadians in the 64 years and older group are more optimistic (68%) than their younger cohorts. Canadians aged 35 to 44 (39%) are the most likely to be pessimistic.
And party affiliation goes a long way in satisfaction and, consequently, the overall dissatisfaction of the nation.
“Those who voted Conservative in last year’s federal election are more pessimistic (55%) than optimistic (38%),” a new poll from Angus Reid stated. “More than four-in-five (82%) past Liberal voters and two-thirds (67%) of past NDP voters say they are optimistic that Canada’s future is as a united country. Those who voted for the Bloc Québécois (43% are pessimistic, and 30% are optimistic).”
Lack of unity?
National unity is set to be challenged during a pivotal fall with both a Quebec provincial election and an Alberta referendum on the calendar.
Fewer than one in five (17%) believe separatism will fade in Alberta and Quebec over time. Indeed, most describe it either as a reflection of “serious regional frustration” (36%) or go further and say the movements are a “fundamental problem” for Canada’s national unity (36%).
And national pride is up for debate, seemingly fueled by interests south of the border.
“For the second straight year at this time, Canada is under pressure externally with economic sanctions and threats of annexation from U.S. President Donald Trump, that perhaps leave many with lingering questions about what the future of Canada may look like,” the poll said.
Even with everything in the background, 58% of Canadians say they are optimistic about “the future of Canada as a united country,” nearly double the number who are pessimistic. Naturally, optimism varies by province.
“Those in Saskatchewan (48%), Alberta (50%) and Quebec (51%) are the least optimistic about the country’s future as a unified entity,” the poll said. “Those two prairie provinces are also the most pessimistic (Alberta, 43%; Saskatchewan, 43%). There is more uncertainty in Quebec (17%) than elsewhere. Optimism is highest in Newfoundland and Labrador (72%).”