Matthew Renfrew

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Majority of Canadians support Bill C-5

2 days ago | cultmtl.com | Matthew Renfrew

According to a study by the Angus Reid Institute, a majority of Canadians support Bill C-5. The study found that 53% of Canadians support the bill, while 22% oppose the legislation. “Bill C-5, the Liberals’ signature legislation that aims to remove interprovincial trade barriers and speed up critical infrastructure projects, was passed in parliament prior to the House of Commons rising for its summer break.
Canadians want closer military ties with Europe, less reliance on the United States

5 days ago | cultmtl.com | Matthew Renfrew

A study by the Angus Reid Institute has found that Canadians want Canada to have closer military ties with Europe, with less reliance on the United States. 60% of Canadians agree that Canada needs to move away from relying on the United States and sign onto Readiness 2030 (formerly ReArm Europe), a strategic defence initiative proposed by the European Commission. Just 23% would rather Canada stay close to the United States.
Quebec is the most anti-Pierre Poilievre province in Canada

1 week ago | cultmtl.com | Matthew Renfrew

According to a new study by the Angus Reid Institute, Quebec is the most anti-Pierre Poilievre province in Canada. Just 27% of Quebecers say they have a favourable opinion of the Conservative Party of Canada leader, significantly lower than in Alberta (54%) and Saskatchewan (51%), where favourability of Poilievre is highest. 39% of Canadians nationwide say they have a positive opinion of Pierre Poilievre.
The more disinformation you believe, the more you approve of Donald Trump

1 week ago | cultmtl.com | Matthew Renfrew

According to a new study by EKOS, there is a positive relationship between belief in disinformation and approval of Donald Trump. The study found that approval of the U.S. president increases significantly among those who believe disinformation. 72% of the most disinformed Canadians approve of Trump, compared with just 1% of those who are the most informed. “Approval of Donald Trump among the most disinformed is literally 70 times higher than among the most informed.
Russell Crowe is in Montreal, and shared some love for Tacos Frida

1 week ago | cultmtl.com | Matthew Renfrew

Legendary actor Russell Crowe is on a cross-Canada tour and stopped in yesterday at Montreal’s Taco Frida, which was voted #1 Best Taco in this year’s Best of MTL readers poll. “Tacos Frida on Notre-Dame in Montreal … We are a long way north of Oaxaca here but, wow… superior. Está bien chido,” the actor said in a post on Twitter. Tacos Frida on Notre-Dame in Montreal …We are a long way north of Oaxaca here but, wow… superior. Está bien chido.
Canada named most positive leader on world stage

1 week ago | cultmtl.com | Matthew Renfrew

According to a study by Ipsos, Canada remains the top country expected to have a positive influence on world affairs. Canada received a score of 79% among more than 22,000 respondents across 30 countries in the Ipsos World Affairs report. Also among the top ranked countries are Germany (73%) and France (68%). The study found that Iran (25%), Israel (28%) and Pakistan (28%) were considered to be the least likely countries to have a positive influence on world affairs.
The most popular movies and TV shows streaming in Canada right now

1 week ago | cultmtl.com | Matthew Renfrew

Streaming guide JustWatch has revealed the most popular movies and TV shows streaming in Canada right now. The top three movies streaming in Canada are The Accountant2 (Prime Video), 28 Days Later (Crave) and Deep Cover (Prime Video). The top three TV shows streaming in Canada are Dept. Q (Netflix), Resident Alien (Crave) and Stick (Prime Video). For previous updates on the most popular movies and TV shows streaming in Canada right now, please click here.
Birth rates are 'plummeting,' and fascists wonder why

1 week ago | cultmtl.com | Matthew Renfrew

Birth rates are “plummeting,” and fascists wonder why. Whether or not you would like to have kids, can you really blame anyone for not wanting to raise a child in the world we have today — a world where unnecessary wars and genocides are unfolding, where science and facts are politicized, where one side of the political spectrum actively encourages and benefits from the spreading of disinformation — where people like Donald Trump can be elected president?
Large majority of Canadians agree childhood vaccinations should be mandatory

2 weeks ago | cultmtl.com | Matthew Renfrew

According to a study by the Angus Reid Institute, a large majority of Canadians agree that childhood vaccinations should be mandatory. The study comes in the wake of measles outbreaks occurring around the country, with the vast majority of cases occurring in Alberta and Ontario. 7 in 10 Canadians (69%) believe vaccinations should be mandatory for children to attend school, while 25% believe it should be the parent’s choice.
François Legault approval rating falls 13 points to new all-time low of 25%

2 weeks ago | cultmtl.com | Matthew Renfrew

According to a new study by the Angus Reid Institute, the approval rating of Quebec Premier François Legault is the lowest in Canada. Legault’s approval currently sits at 25%, down 13 points from when last measured in March. “For the first time since 1995, Standard & Poor (S&P) downgraded Quebec’s credit rating in April, citing concerns over persistent deficits and lower government revenues.