Asked to describe the year in one word in a recent Leger survey, Canadians most frequently chose "uncertain" (40%), "turbulent" (37%), and "exhausting" (31%), with far fewer opting for positive terms such as "hopeful" (16%) or "resilient" (17%).

Which of these words do you think describes Canada in 2025 ? Select all that apply

81% say Canada feels culturally different than it did a few years ago. Do you agree with this?

Looking ahead to 2026, Canadians remain divided in their outlook: 35% feel optimistic, 37% expect things to stay about the same, and 22% feel pessimistic. How do you feel about 2026?