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Global News
26-05-2025
- Politics
- Global News
King Charles III visit ‘matches the weight of our times,' Carney says
Prime Minister Mark Carney says the arrival of King Charles III is an 'honour' and a reminder of the bond between Canada and the Crown, which matches 'the weight of our times.' Carney made the comments in a statement Monday morning hours ahead of when the King and Queen Camilla are set to land in Ottawa to begin their trip. King Charles III will deliver the speech from the throne on Tuesday. 'It speaks to our enduring tradition and friendship, to the vitality of our constitutional monarchy and our distinct identity, and to the historic ties that crises only fortify,' Carney wrote. King Charles III's arrival comes two years after he was crowned and at a time when Canada's sovereignty has been repeatedly threatened by U.S. President Donald Trump, who has said multiple times since his re-election that the country should be the 51st state. Story continues below advertisement Support for the Crown in Canada has increased in those two years, with Ipsos Public Affairs polling exclusively for Global News showing 66 per cent of respondents believe the country's relationship with the monarchy is useful because it sets us apart from the U.S. Get breaking National news For news impacting Canada and around the world, sign up for breaking news alerts delivered directly to you when they happen. Sign up for breaking National newsletter Sign Up By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy That's up from 54 per cent in April 2023, just a month before the coronation. 0:45 Queen Camilla's outfit sparks curiosity: Why no Canadian brooch? Sixty-five per cent of respondents also said Canada's ties to the monarchy are an important part of Canada's heritage and play a role in shaping who we are, up from 58 per cent in April 2023. 'The Royal Visit is a reminder of the bond between Canada and the Crown — one forged over generations, shaped by shared histories, and grounded in common values,' Carney said. 'A bond that, over time, has evolved, just as Canada has, to reflect the strength, diversity and confidence of our people.' Story continues below advertisement Canada's attitudes toward the monarchy appear to be warming, with support for cutting ties with the Crown dropping by 12 points since 2023. The speech from the throne is normally delivered by the governor general — the monarch's representative in Canada — in which the government's agenda and priorities are outlined. However, shortly after the federal election, Carney announced the King would be delivering that speech, a moment that, at the time, the prime minister said 'underscores the sovereignty of our country.' Carney said in his statement Monday that the speech from the throne would outline the federal government's 'ambitious plan to act with urgency and determination' and deliver change for Canadians. — With files from Global News' Katie Dangerfield
Global News
26-05-2025
- Politics
- Global News
A royal revival? Canadians warming to the monarchy again, Ipsos poll finds
As King Charles III gears up to open Parliament Tuesday, a royal revival is sweeping Canada, with new Ipsos polling showing more Canadians seeing the monarchy as a meaningful part of our national identity — something that helps distinguish us from Americans. The poll, released Tuesday by Ipsos Public Affairs exclusively for Global News, found that 66 per cent of respondents believe Canada's relationship with the monarchy is useful because it helps set us apart from our neighbours to the south. That's up from 54 per cent in April 2023 — a notable jump in royal favour. Sixty-five per cent of respondents also said our ties to the monarchy are an important part of Canada's heritage and play a role in shaping who we are, up from 58 per cent in April 2023. Story continues below advertisement Two years after King Charles III's coronation, Canadian attitudes toward the monarchy seem to be warming. Support for cutting ties with the Crown has dropped by 12 points since 2023, while more people now think the King is doing a good job, up five points. 1:38 King Charles, Queen Camilla visit Canada House in London ahead of Ottawa trip The King's visit comes at a time when Canada's sovereignty has been repeatedly threatened by U.S. President Donald Trump, who has said multiple times since his re-election that Canada should be the 51st state. Parliament was prorogued in January while on winter break, and the previous session ended when the federal election was called. The start of a new Parliament will include electing the Speaker of the House of Commons and the Speech from the Throne. Normally delivered by the governor general — who is the representative of the monarch — this speech lays out the government's agenda and priorities. Story continues below advertisement Though King Charles III is Canada's head of state and the country remains a constitutional monarchy within the Commonwealth, his role is mostly ceremonial. Royals are making a comeback — sort of In 2023, Ipsos polling found 67 per cent of Canadians believed the King and the Royal Family should have no formal role in Canadian society, seeing them as 'celebrities and nothing more.' Get breaking National news For news impacting Canada and around the world, sign up for breaking news alerts delivered directly to you when they happen. Sign up for breaking National newsletter Sign Up By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy However, the recent Ipsos polling shows that number has dropped to 56 per cent While 46 per cent of Canadians believe the country should end its formal ties to the British monarchy, this number is the lowest level of anti-monarchist sentiment since 2016, down from 58 per cent two years ago. That said, Quebecers are still more likely than others to support cutting those ties. Story continues below advertisement Recognition of the Prince and Princess of Wales' contributions to sustaining the monarchy's relevance has also risen to 60 per cent (from 53 per cent in 2023). Since 2023, some royals have also improved in favourability among Canadians, with King Charles III's popularity rising from 37 per cent to 41 per cent and Prince William and Catherine increasing to 56 per cent (from 52 per cent) and 51 per cent (from 47 per cent). Approval ratings for other members of the Royal Family have either stalled or dropped. Camilla, Queen Consort, saw her favourability decline by one point, as did Prince Harry, while Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, dropped by two points. Older Canadians continue to show greater support for the Royal Family, highlighting a persistent generational divide. Story continues below advertisement Despite these gains, the monarchy still faces challenges in achieving widespread support, especially among younger Canadians. What matters most for Canadians As Parliament gets ready to open following the April election — which saw the Liberals return with a minority and Prime Minister Mark Carney at the helm — most Canadians seem content with the idea of a Liberal minority government. But that optimism isn't shared evenly across the country. Albertans were the least likely to be satisfied with the election outcome, according to the poll. Just 41 per cent expressed any level of satisfaction, while 59 per cent said they'd be unhappy with a Liberal minority—37 per cent of them 'not at all satisfied.' That frustration appears to reflect a broader sense of western alienation, echoed by leaders like Alberta Premier Danielle Smith. Story continues below advertisement In contrast, support for a Liberal minority was much stronger in Atlantic Canada and Quebec, where 58 and 57 per cent of respondents said they were satisfied with the result. The poll also gave a snapshot of what Canadians want the Liberal government to focus on. At the top of the list: protecting Canada's interests (27 per cent), followed closely by affordability and the cost of living (26 per cent). Another 20 per cent said the economy in general should be the main focus, while 11 per cent pointed to pipelines and other resource infrastructure. Just three per cent listed health care as a top priority. These priorities varied by province, the poll found. In Ontario, affordability topped the list, with 29 per cent of respondents saying it should be the government's main focus. In Quebec, 30 per cent of respondents said protecting Canada's interests was the top priority. Support for approving pipelines and other resource infrastructure was lower overall at 11 per cent, but jumped to 27 per cent in Alberta. For the monarchy poll, these are some of the findings of an Ipsos poll conducted between May 16 and 18, 2025, on behalf of Global News. For this survey, a sample of 1,000 Canadians aged 18+ was interviewed online. Quotas and weighting were employed to ensure that the sample's composition reflects that of the Canadian population according to census parameters. The precision of Ipsos online polls is measured using a credibility interval. In this case, the poll is accurate to within ± 3.8 percentage points, 19 times out of 20, had all Canadians aged 18+ been polled. The credibility interval will be wider among subsets of the population. All sample surveys and polls may be subject to other sources of error, including, but not limited to coverage error, and measurement error. Story continues below advertisement For the government priorities poll, these are some of the findings of an exclusive Ipsos Election-Day Poll for Global News conducted on April 28. For this survey, a sample of 10,436 Canadian voters aged 18 years and over was interviewed online via the Ipsos I-Say Panel. Data were weighted to reflect the outcome of the election by region according to Elections Canada results. The precision of Ipsos online polls is measured using a credibility interval. In this case, the poll is considered accurate to within ±1.2 percentage points, 19 times out of 20, had all Canadian voters been polled. The credibility interval will be wider among subsets of the population. All sample surveys and polls may be subject to other sources of error, including, but not limited to coverage error and measurement error. — with files from Global News' Sean Previl and Mercedes Stephenson
Calgary Herald
22-05-2025
- Business
- Calgary Herald
Residents' trust, optimism have rebounded after turbulent 2024 according to city survey
Article content Calgarians' trust in city hall has gone up considerably since last year, according to the latest citizen satisfaction survey. Article content Article content The city released its annual spring survey results Thursday, showing an upward trend in Calgarians' quality of life, their optimism about the future and their satisfaction with municipal services. Article content The yearly questionnaire was conducted by Ipsos Public Affairs from Feb. 27 to March 24, polling 2,500 Calgarians via telephone. Article content Article content At a news conference to present the results, Mayor Jyoti Gondek said a promising finding was a rebound in public trust in the city, which went up 14 points to 52 per cent, from a record low of 38 per cent a year ago. Article content Article content After a turbulent 2024 that saw Calgarians weather a summer-long water crisis following the rupture of the Bearspaw south feeder main, as well as other challenges, Gondek said the poll results are encouraging. Article content 'In a year of uncertainty — with a ruptured water feeder main, unaffordable housing, inflation and global instability — that rise in trust says something powerful,' she said. 'It tells me that Calgarians believed that we had a plan, it tells me that leadership matters and it tells me that people have seen the results.' Article content Other areas of improvement over last year's spring and fall polls include respondents' perception of their quality of life. According to the survey, 74 per cent of Calgarians rated their quality of life as 'good,' compared with 71 per cent last spring and 66 per cent in the fall. Article content Article content As well, 72 per cent of Calgarians said the city is a great place to make a life, up three points from the spring of 2024. Article content On public safety, 70 per cent of respondents believed the city is doing a 'good job' of addressing safety-related issues in Calgary. Article content The survey found that 61 per cent of respondents rate Calgary's economy as good — up 11 points from last fall — while satisfaction with how the city is being run rose to 63 per cent, up from 59 per cent last spring and 53 per cent in the fall. Article content 'With so many national and international concerns facing Calgarians, it's encouraging to see key indicators about local government improve,' the city's chief administrative officer, David Duckworth, said in a statement. 'The results indicate that the city is aligned and accountable to Calgarians on many of our priorities and investments. We will continue to listen and deliver the things that are important to the people in our city.'
Calgary Herald
22-05-2025
- Business
- Calgary Herald
Residents' trust in city, optimism have rebounded after turbulent 2024
Article content Calgarians' trust in city hall has gone up considerably since last year, according to the city's latest citizen satisfaction survey. Article content Article content The city released its annual spring survey results Thursday, showing an upward trend in Calgarians' quality of life, their optimism about the future and their satisfaction with municipal services. Article content The yearly count was conducted by Ipsos Public Affairs from Feb. 27 to March 24, polling 2,500 Calgarians via telephone. Article content Article content At a news conference to present the results, Mayor Jyoti Gondek said a promising finding was a rebound in public trust in the city, which went up 14 points from a record low of 38 per cent a year ago to 52 per cent now. Article content Article content After a turbulent 2024 that saw Calgarians weather a summerlong water crisis following the rupture of the Bearspaw south feeder main, as well as other challenges, Gondek said the city's latest poll results are mostly encouraging. Article content 'In a year of uncertainty with a ruptured water feeder main, unaffordable housing, inflation and global instability, that rise in trust says something powerful,' she said. 'It tells me that Calgarians believed that we had a plan, it tells me that leadership matters, and it tells me that people have seen the results.' Article content Other areas of improvement over last year's spring and fall polls include respondents' perception of their quality of life. According to the survey, 74 per cent of Calgarians rated their quality of life as 'good,' compared to 71 per cent last spring and 66 per cent last fall. Article content Article content Relatedly, 72 per cent of Calgarians said the city is a great place to make a life, which is up three points from the spring of 2024. Article content Asked about public safety, 70 per cent of respondents believed the city is doing a 'good job' of addressing safety-related issues in Calgary. Article content The survey found that 61 per cent of respondents rate Calgary's economy as good – an 11-point uptick from last fall – while satisfaction with how the city is being run rose to 63 per cent, up from 59 per cent last spring and 53 per cent last fall. Article content 'With so many national and international concerns facing Calgarians, it's encouraging to see key indicators about local government improve,' said the city's chief administrative officer, David Duckworth, in a statement. 'The results indicate that the city is aligned and accountable to Calgarians on many of our priorities and investments. We will continue to listen and deliver the things that are important to the people in our city.'
Associated Press
14-05-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
Summer Vacation Confidence and Spend Reach Record Highs Despite Ongoing Economic Uncertainty
Allianz Partners USA's 17th Annual Vacation Confidence Index reveals Americans are prioritizing vacations more than ever before. RICHMOND, Va., May 14, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Amid economic pressures and budget constraints, Americans' confidence that they will take a summer vacation is at an all-time high, according to Allianz Partners USA 's annual Vacation Confidence Index*. This year, six in ten (63%) Americans are confident they will take a summer vacation. Record highs in confidence are matched by record highs in vacation spend with Americans projected to spend $226.6 billion on summer vacations this year. The travel insurance and assistance provider found this year's anticipated spend is up 2.26% from 2024 - signaling a form of vacation resilience where Americans are prioritizing time away. This year's spending record continues a six-year climb, with annual estimates more than doubling since 2019's $101.7 billion – indicating a post-pandemic shift in travel behavior. The upward trend in average anticipated spending per household remains robust. In 2025, this amount is expected to reach $2,867, marking a modest rise from $2,843 in 2024. 'Despite increased pressure on wallets and ongoing travel cost inflation, we are still seeing Americans prioritize vacations this year,' says Emily Hartman, General Manager at Allianz Partners USA. 'The ongoing increase in spending signals that Americans view travel as a primary goal when setting up budgets and financial plans. As travelers plan their next vacation, one item that's important not to forget is travel insurance. After months, maybe even years of planning, it makes sense to have a safety net to protect your investment.' 2025 Key Trends The 2025 Vacation Confidence Index highlighted the following emerging behaviors from U.S. travelers: Vacation Resiliency Despite half of Americans (51%) saying they can't afford a vacation, 4 in 10 are confident they will take one anyway – a continuation of the 'justi-vacation' trend the Vacation Confidence Index identified last year. ('Justi-vacation' is when someone takes a vacation despite not being able to afford the expenses that come with traveling.) 'Since the start of the Vacation Confidence Index, we've seen Americans place a greater emphasis on vacations,' says Daniel Durazo, Director of External Communications at Allianz Partners USA. 'This year we saw that at an all-time high with 75% of Americans considering annual vacations important to them regardless of their ability to take vacations. This consistent prioritization is an indication of the ways Americans want to live and learn – we don't expect it to shift anytime soon.' The Vacation Confidence Index has been conducted each summer since 2009 by national polling firm Ipsos Public Affairs on behalf of Allianz Partners USA. A vacation is defined as a leisure trip of at least one week to a place that is 100 miles or more from home. Allianz Partners offers travel insurance through most major U.S. airlines, leading travel agents, online travel agencies, hotel companies, cruise lines and directly to consumers. For more information on Allianz Partners and available travel policies, please visit * *Methodology: These are the findings of an Ipsos poll conducted on behalf of Allianz Partners. For this survey, a sample of 2,005 Americans aged 18+ was interviewed from April 14 to 15, 2025 via the Ipsos Online Omnibus. The precision of Ipsos online polls is measured using a credibility interval. In this case, the results are accurate to within +/- 2.7 percentage points, 19 times out of 20, of what the results would have been had all American adults been polled. Quota sampling and weighting were employed in order to balance demographics and ensure that the sample's composition reflects that of the actual U.S. population, according to data from the U.S. Census Bureau. Credibility intervals are wider among subsets of the population. About Allianz Partners In the United States, Allianz Partners USA (AGA Service Company) offers Allianz Travel-branded travel protection plans and serves millions of customers each year. In addition to travel protection, the company offers event ticket protection, registration protection for endurance events and unique travel assistance services such as international medical assistance and concierge services. AGA Service Company is doing business as Allianz Global Assistance Insurance Agency in California (License # 0B01400) and Massachusetts. Allianz Partners USA is part of the Allianz Partners group. Allianz Partners is a world leader in B2B2C insurance and assistance, offering global solutions that span international health and life, travel insurance, mobility and assistance. Customer driven, our innovative experts are redefining insurance services by delivering future-ready, high-tech, high-touch products and solutions that go beyond traditional insurance. Present in over 75 countries, our 19,400 employees speak 70 languages, handle over 58 million cases each year, and are motivated to go the extra mile to offer peace of mind to our customers around the world. For Allianz Partners USA products offered and sold in the U.S.: Terms, conditions, and exclusions apply to all plans. Plans are available only to U.S. residents. Not all plans are available in all jurisdictions. Availability of coverage, including the epidemic-related benefits and covered reasons described here, varies by product and by state. Products may not include all benefits or covered reasons described here. All benefits are subject to maximum limits of liability, which may in some cases be subject to sublimits and daily maximums. Benefits and limits vary by plan. For a complete description of the coverage and benefit limits offered under your specific plan, carefully review your plan's Letter of Confirmation/Declarations and Certificate of Insurance/Policy. Insurance coverage is underwritten by BCS Insurance Company (OH, Administrative Office: Oakbrook Terrace, IL), rated 'A' (Excellent) by A.M. Best Co., under BCS Form No. 52.201 series or 52.401 series, or Jefferson Insurance Company (NY, Administrative Office: Richmond, VA), rated 'A+" (Superior) by A.M. Best Co., under Jefferson Form No. 101‐C series or 101‐P series, depending on state of residence. A+ (Superior) and A (Excellent) are the 2nd and 3rd highest, respectively, of A.M. Best's 13 Financial Strength Ratings. Except as otherwise specified, AGA Service Company d/b/a Allianz Global Assistance is the licensed producer and administrator of Allianz Travel-branded travel protection plans in the U.S. and an affiliate of Jefferson Insurance Company. Allianz Global Assistance is a mark of AGA Service Company or its affiliates. The insured shall not receive any special benefit or advantage due to the affiliation between Allianz Global Assistance and Jefferson Insurance Company. Plans include insurance and assistance services. Noninsurance benefits/products are provided and serviced by Allianz Global Assistance. View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Allianz Partners
