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Handshakes, hugs and kisses return for the holidays for 45% of Canadians

Almost half the country plans to let go of social distancing at holiday gatherings this year.

According to a new Leger study, almost half of Canadians (45%) plan to let go of social distancing during their holiday gatherings and greet others with handshakes, hugs or kisses.

Conversely, a higher percentage of Americans plan to let go of social distancing over the holidays, at 50%.

In Canada, there are still more Canadians planning to maintain social distancing measures at holiday gatherings (47%) than those planning to let go of them.

Handshakes, hugs and kisses return for the holidays for 45% of Canadians

For the full list of results and methodology, please visit the Leger website.


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