What does stability mean to Canadians today \u2014 and who do they trust to deliver it?<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n The answers are clear \u2014 and they\u2019re grounded in data. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Key Finding #1: Many Canadians feel they\u2019re losing control over their lives.<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Nearly half of Canadians say life feels more unpredictable than it used to. <\/p>\n\n\n\n That feeling shows up in very real ways \u2014 anxiety about paying bills, securing housing, and whether institutions are acting in people\u2019s best interests. <\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n Key Finding #2: Canadians want stability, not disruption.<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Canadians aren\u2019t asking for constant change. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Ninety percent say essentials like housing and good jobs feel harder to secure than they used to, and 86% say the systems they rely on feel less stable. <\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n Key Finding #3: Canadians want more co\u2011operatives \u2014 and want in.<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Support for the co\u2011operative model is strong and active. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Seventy\u2011one percent of Canadians want to see more co-operatives, credit unions, caisses<\/em> and mutuals operating in Canada, and when current members are combined with those interested in joining, roughly 70% of Canadians are already part of \u2014 or open to \u2014 the co\u2011operative model. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Taken together, the research points to something bigger: at a time when life feels harder to control, Canadians are gravitating toward institutions rooted in shared responsibility, community stability, and long\u2011term commitment. That\u2019s exactly what co\u2011operatives are built to deliver. <\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n Here\u2019s the research in more detail:<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n Key Finding #1: Many Canadians feel they\u2019re losing control <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Nearly half of Canadians say life feels more unpredictable than it used to<\/strong>. That sense of uncertainty cuts across income levels, regions, and age groups, and reflects deeper concerns about affordability, housing, and trust in institutions. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The research shows Canadians increasingly split between those who feel firmly in control of their lives and those who feel they have very little influence over the systems shaping their future. When people feel powerless, trust erodes \u2014 and stability becomes harder to find. <\/p>\n\n\n\n This is where co\u2011operatives matter.<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n Key Finding #2: Canadians want stability \u2014 not disruption <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n The data is clear: Canadians today aren\u2019t looking for upheaval. They\u2019re looking for stability they can rely on<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n When asked about co\u2011operatives, Canadians consistently associate them with resilience and reliability: <\/p>\n\n\n\n This is why co\u2011operatives stand out.<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n Key Finding #3: Canadians want more co\u2011operatives \u2014 and want in <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Support for co\u2011operatives isn\u2019t passive. Canadians aren\u2019t just saying they like the idea \u2014 they want to participate. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Taken together, roughly 70% of Canadians<\/strong> are already part of \u2014 or open to \u2014 the co\u2011operative model. <\/p>\n\n\n\n That\u2019s not theoretical support.<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n Why this moment matters <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Beyond individual data points, the research reveals what Canadians believe creates real stability: <\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n At a time when life feels harder to control, institutions rooted in shared responsibility and long\u2011term commitment resonate \u2014 not because they promise quick fixes, but because they offer durability. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Interested in learning more?<\/strong>\u00a0\ud83d\udc49\u00a0Explore the\u00a0national\u00a0research summary:<\/strong>\u00a0Canadian public opinion research 2025\u00a0\u2013 summary report<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n What we heard at the national webinar <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n On March 25, CMC, CHF Canada, and Abacus Data brought these findings into a national conversation through the webinar Canadians Want Stability \u2014 Co\u2011operatives Deliver It<\/em><\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The discussion went beyond the numbers, exploring what the research means in practice \u2014 for housing, for communities, and for decisions being made right now. Participants heard directly from sector leaders and the lead researcher from Abacus Data, and engaged with questions such as: <\/p>\n\n\n\n The takeaway was clear: this research isn\u2019t just descriptive \u2014 it\u2019s directional. It offers insight that can inform strategy, advocacy, and leadership decisions. <\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/canada.coop\/wp-content\/uploads\/sense-of-control-figure-1-1024x574.png\")
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Co\u2011operatives are built to return control to people \u2014 through democratic governance, shared ownership, and a model that prioritizes member needs over short\u2011term profit. In an era defined by precarity, that sense of agency matters. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n
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