National pride waning in Alberta more than other provinces: Ipsos poll | 24CA News
A brand new ballot reveals that Albertans are 29 per cent much less proud to be Canadian than they have been 5 years in the past.
According to an Ipsos ballot performed particularly for Global News, Alberta’s nationwide delight has decreased at a higher fee in recent times than in every other a part of the nation.
Edmontonian Lynn Howard mentioned she’s feeling much less proud to be Canadian than she did 5 years in the past, however nonetheless thinks it’s an awesome place to dwell.
“I think politics have really impacted how we feel about things,” mentioned Howard. “It’s largely politicized now, and 10-years-ago I don’t think we were like that,” she mentioned. “You might not like your premier and your members of parliament but they come and go. Otherwise, I think we should be happy.”
“You still see Canadians coming out when there’s need, when there’s a disaster and that’s been bred in us all the time,” added Howard’s husband, Bob.
Albertans are much less proud to be Canadian than they have been 5 years in the past – decrease than most different provinces throughout the nation.
“A more negative outlook is acting as an anchor on the attitudes of those in the prairies,” mentioned the ballot’s writer, Sean Simpson.
“Definitely there’s a more political aspect, too. But the Alberta economy has been struggling for quite some time. Energy transition, climate change — there are maybe even more challenges facing that part of the country.”
The ballot additionally reveals that 35 per cent of Albertans would converse positively about Canada to non-Canadians, in comparison with the very best rating of 41 per cent from Quebec.
Howard says she nonetheless believes Canada is a superb nation wherein to dwell, regardless of some shortcomings over the previous few years.
“We’re free, our kids can go to school, even though our healthcare is shaky at best, if we go to the hospital or go to your doctor, we still have care.”
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