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A recent national survey shows most Canadians would rather have been born in 1950 than today—not out of nostalgia, but because stability feels harder to find in modern life. If you could choose, would you rather have been born in 1950 or in today's era?
1950
53%
•
450 votes
Today's era
21%
•
175 votes
Undecided
26%
•
222 votes
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2.
What is the main reason for your choice? (Select all that apply) More stability / security in the past
45%
•
385 votes
Better economic opportunities in the past
32%
•
273 votes
Modern life has more opportunities
21%
•
178 votes
Social progress / equality today
15%
•
126 votes
Other (please specify)
7%
•
58 votes
Not Applicable
16%
•
136 votes
| Other Answers | Percentage | Votes |
| 0.39% | 4 | |
| Grew up in the 50s it was great | 0.10% | 1 |
| I was born in 1940. Much better timing. | 0.10% | 1 |
| It's more familiar: I was born in 1955, so five years earlier would be a breeze. | 0.10% | 1 |
| FAMILY VALUES IN THE PAST | 0.10% | 1 |
| I would be 10 yrs younger | 0.10% | 1 |
| I was born in the 1950s, and I've led an interesting life. I wouldn't change much, even if I could. | 0.10% | 1 |
| I am born in 1949 | 0.10% | 1 |
| Morality something to be shared. | 0.10% | 1 |
| I was born in 1984. Why would I prefer a more less advanced & more primitive society?! | 0.10% | 1 |
| more familiar | 0.10% | 1 |
| BETTER MUSIC | 0.10% | 1 |
| I WAS BORN IN 1953 | 0.10% | 1 |
| Didn't have my choice of answer | 0.10% | 1 |
| I was born then | 0.10% | 1 |
| I was born in 1951 | 0.10% | 1 |
| I was actually born in 1954 and wouldn't want to be young today and face what might be coming in the future given the political and environmental situation we already face | 0.10% | 1 |
| Lack of meaningful jobs and pay | 0.10% | 1 |
| I WAS born in 1948 - happy with that. | 0.10% | 1 |
| less stress | 0.10% | 1 |
| we won't live long enough to see the world fall apart | 0.10% | 1 |
| The government is beyond corrupt and obviously destroying Canada | 0.10% | 1 |
| born before that date & hate the unstabilty of today | 0.10% | 1 |
| Life was much simpler before the 50s. | 0.10% | 1 |
| Customer service and neighbours help each other | 0.10% | 1 |
| I'm a woman. | 0.10% | 1 |
| it is hard to live with todays economic conditions. Wars and uncertainty. | 0.10% | 1 |
| All | 0.10% | 1 |
| that is when i was born | 0.10% | 1 |
| Advanced health care. | 0.10% | 1 |
| I was born in the 50's | 0.10% | 1 |
| you are born when you are born,so, going back and forward isnot an option. | 0.10% | 1 |
| To be a teenager in the 1960s | 0.10% | 1 |
| I was born in 1950's | 0.10% | 1 |
| I was born in 1952; those born in 1950 paid $20K for a house/I had to pay $80K | 0.10% | 1 |
| I was born 1954 | 0.10% | 1 |
| Life was very simple on the farm | 0.10% | 1 |
| What I'm used to | 0.10% | 1 |
| its my era | 0.10% | 1 |
| more fun | 0.10% | 1 |
| Everything was more traditional then | 0.10% | 1 |
| I was born in year 1950 | 0.10% | 1 |
| I was born in 1950 and would not like to have to grow up now | 0.10% | 1 |
| Today is too technical | 0.10% | 1 |
| A kinder, better world in 1960 | 0.10% | 1 |
| Born in 53 | 0.10% | 1 |
| No time in history is perfect but we can make the best of where we find ourselves. | 0.10% | 1 |
| was born in 1955 | 0.10% | 1 |
| Family | 0.10% | 1 |
| born in 1950 | 0.10% | 1 |
| tooo much BS today | 0.10% | 1 |
| Technology | 0.10% | 1 |
| Slower paste. Time to enjoy life. | 0.10% | 1 |
| was born back then | 0.10% | 1 |
| People of all stripes could talk to each other civilly and respect each other. | 0.10% | 1 |
3.
3.
How much do you agree with this statement: "The world today feels less predictable and secure than in the past." Strongly agree
50%
•
423 votes
Somewhat agree
23%
•
199 votes
Neutral
18%
•
150 votes
Somewhat disagree
4%
•
32 votes
Strongly disagree
5%
•
43 votes
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