The trough of the wave has passed

We can breathe a little easier.

The tidal wave hitting our perception of humanity, caused by the arrival of President Trump in 2024, has faded. The Canadian Humanity Index isn’t skyrocketing, but it is returning to where it was two years ago. The following chart is quite telling.

The Trump effect, therefore, is dissipating. Canadians are getting used to it and are now better shielded against the countless absurdities coming from American politicians, no longer giving them the same weight as they did during their first months in office. Can we speak of resilience on the part of Canadians? Yes, absolutely.

Régional differences

In Canada, Canadians in the Atlantic provinces rate the humanity of their society the highest, while Albertans rate it the lowest. Alberta, moreover, has returned to the position it held during the very first survey conducted in August 2024.

Quebec, after plummeting (going from the highest HI in 2024 to the lowest in Canada in 2025), is bouncing back substantially and now ranks second in terms of how its population evaluates the humanity of their society.

35–54 Year Olds: More Critical

The Humanity Index is relatively stable across different sociodemographic variables, but, as in 2024, those aged 35–54 are more critical of their society’s humanity, while those over 55 tend to be more forgiving. The latter group also rates their own humanity higher than other age groups.