New research reveals Canadian perspectives on global engagement and priorities

In July 2024, CanWaCH’s Public Opinion Research Working Group (PORWG) commissioned Abacus Data to refresh its 2023 polling on Canadians’ views toward international development and Official Development Assistance (ODA). Building on the same questions from the previous year, this updated research provides new insights into Canadians’ priorities and their perceptions of Canada’s role on the global stage.

With over 2,300 Canadians surveyed, the results offer valuable data on how public sentiment has evolved amid global crises and heightened uncertainty. The findings highlight what Canadians believe matters most and where they think their government should focus its efforts.

Read the full report below.