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Hopefulness about Canadian society

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  • Samuel MacIsaac
  • Rubab Arim

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Measures of unity and cohesion received increased attention following the COVID-19 pandemic, given their potential role in the ability of countries to respond to challenges and support well-being (MacIsaac et al. 2023). In mid-2022, there was a decrease in national unity, as measured by sense of belonging to Canada, with about 7 in 10 people (72%) reporting strong or very strong belonging to Canada. By late 2024, unity had increased to 80% (Statistics Canada 2025a) and became more closely aligned with pre-pandemic levels. Monitoring national unity is important because it is a fundamental building block of cohesive societies (MacIsaac et al. 2024), which are typically healthier, are more resilient to external shocks and crises, and experience higher economic growth (Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development 2011). In charting a path forward, unity can provide common ground on which to build a more resilient Canada, particularly given the current challenges and tensions between Canada and the United States.

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  • Samuel MacIsaac & Rubab Arim, 2025. "Hopefulness about Canadian society," Economic and Social Reports 202500500001e, Statistics Canada, Analytical Studies and Modelling Branch.
    • Handle: RePEc:stc:stcp8e:202500500001e
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.25318/36280001202500500001-eng
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    • J23 - Labor and Demographic Economics - - Demand and Supply of Labor - - - Labor Demand
    • M21 - Business Administration and Business Economics; Marketing; Accounting; Personnel Economics - - Business Economics - - - Business Economics

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