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Montrealers most likely in Canada to recognize climate emergency, need for government action

Climate change is a top 3 issue in Montreal, after the cost of living and healthcare.

According to a study by the Angus Reid Institute, Montreal is the city in Canada most concerned with the climate emergency and the need for government action. 40% of Montrealers say the environment and climate change is among the top issues that concerns them — the highest in Canada — after the cost of living (58%) and healthcare (41%).

The cities in Canada whose residents prioritize the urgency of climate change the least are Edmonton (19%) and Toronto 905 (17%).

Montreal and Vancouver remain the only cities in Canada whose residents consider climate change a top 3 issue. (For the complete table of results, please see page 1 in the report here.)

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Montrealers most likely in Canada to recognize climate emergency, need for government action

The Angus Reid Institute conducted an online survey from Aug. 31 to Sept. 6, 2023 among a representative randomized sample of 3,400 Canadian adults who are members of the Angus Reid Forum.


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