Young Canadians less hopeful about future of democracy: Statistics Canada
Prairie provinces, including Alberta, had the highest percentage of respondents who felt no hope at all about democracy while British Columbia led with those who felt very hopeful.
A new study from Statistics Canada suggests that young Canadians, aged 25 to 44, are significantly more likely to feel hopeless about the future of democracy in the country compared to older residents. The survey, conducted between 2022 and 2024, found that about 25% of respondents in this age group reported being "not at all hopeful" when considering the future of democracy in Canada.
In contrast, those aged 65 and older were more hopeful, with around 18% feeling "very hopeful" about democracy, compared to about 10% expressing no hope at all. While the vast majority of Canadians, regardless of age, expressed some level of hopefulness, the study highlights a stark generational divide in attitudes toward democracy.
The survey, which included about 70,000 participants, also found that immigration status, mental health, and trust in scientific experts and civic institutions all influenced individuals' perceptions of democracy's future. Notably, non-immigrants expressed less hopefulness than immigrants and non-permanent residents, and those with better mental health were more likely to feel hopeful about democracy.
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