November 12, 2024 – Is it the best, or the worst of times for Canadians? In answering this weighty question, one may look to Dickens, and data.

In the Hard Times of the post-pandemic period, Canadians have had to contend with inflation, health care challenges, and political polarization within their Mutual Friend and family groups. It’s led to diminished quality of relationships and life outlooks for many.

New data from the non-profit Angus Reid Institute finds Canadians telling a Tale of Tw