Living in peace: A growing concern

Sign of the times, social peace is gaining ground in how the humanity of our society is perceived. From the 8th position it occupied in 2024, it now climbs to the second rank of the most influential dimensions.

Geopolitical tensions, wars, conflicts, threats, and aggressive, hateful discourse leave very visible marks that exacerbate our legitimate desire to live in peace.

Social peace is expressed through respect in our relations, civility in our exchanges, and the capacity to resolve conflicts peacefully, thereby fostering a positive climate. This is not what Canadians are seeing, and they are worried about it.

Labor relations on the rise

The 2026 study also indicates a marked increase in labor relations within the perception of our humanity. The influence of this dimension jumps six ranks to find itself in 3rd position.

Economic tensions, customs tariffs, rising unemployment rates, struggling businesses, the growing place occupied by AI along with the uncertainty it creates, as well as numerous labor conflicts are all reasons that can explain this jump and undermine the quality of relations between employers, workers, and unions.

Dimensions on hold

The rise of social peace and labor relations in the hierarchy of influential dimensions has had a domino effect on democracy (from 2nd to 5th rank) and truth (from 4th to 9th rank). Not that, statistically speaking, they have lost importance in the influence they exert, but that in these particular times, the concerns of Canadians lean closer to what they experience and feel in their daily lives.