2 in 3 Quebecers feel politically helpless

According to a study by the Angus Reid Institute, 67% of Quebecers feel politically helpless, expressing agreement with the sentiment “it’s impossible for people like me to have any real influence on the political decisions that affect me.”

The study found agreement with the sentiment among majorities in every province, all age groups, income and education levels.

Indigenous people (77%) and visible minorities (74%) are more likely than those who are Caucasian (62%) to feel a sense of political helplessness.

Overall, 64% of Canadians agree that it’s impossible for them to have any real influence on the decisions that affect them. (For the complete table of results, please see page 3 in the report here.)

The same study also found that Quebecers are the most likely in Canada to profess acceptance of authoritarian leadership.

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2 in 3 Quebecers feel politically helpless, and we’re not alone

This article was originally published on Nov. 21, 2022 and updated on Jan. 5, 2023.

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