Two-Thirds of Canadians Are Against ‘Cultural Socialist’ Attitudes: Survey

Published on February 16, 2024

Two-thirds of Canadians oppose “cultural socialist” attitudes, says a survey and study by the Macdonald-Laurier Institute. Key findings suggest that Canadians predominantly oppose the cultural socialist stance by a ratio of about 2 to 1, reflecting a “remarkable” similarity in opinion trends with their American and British counterparts. The survey found minimal differences between Francophone and Anglophone Canadians on these issues. However, Canadians generally show higher trust in elite political culture, including journalists, teachers, and academics, than those in the broader Anglosphere. The survey identified a near-universal rejection of “cancel culture,” critical race/history theories, and certain transgender issues. There was a strong opposition to the notion of Canada as a fundamentally racist country and a rejection of race-based segregation in schools....