Maple News reports that the Angus Reid Forum is providing recent immigrants in Canada with a unique opportunity to influence national conversations and policies through its public opinion surveys. These online surveys give newcomers a platform to express their views on everyday issues that directly impact life in Canada, including housing, food affordability, public transit, and education.
Run by the well-known research organization Angus Reid, the forum collaborates with respected institutions such as the Canadian Cancer Society, Staples Canada, and Toronto Life. The feedback collected is used to guide decision-making processes in both public and private sectors across the country.
Participation in the forum also comes with incentives. New members can earn points by completing surveys, which can then be redeemed for gift cards to popular services like Uber Eats, Starbucks, and Amazon, among others. The surveys are designed to be short, engaging, and accessible via any device at any time.
One significant study conducted recently examined housing affordability among recent immigrants—defined as those who arrived in the last 10 years. Nearly 39% of respondents said they are considering moving to another province due to the rising cost of housing in their current regions. Even immigrants who have been in Canada for over a decade expressed similar concerns, indicating that housing affordability continues to be a pain point across immigration timelines.
Another Angus Reid study, conducted in collaboration with Staples, focused on parental and teacher perspectives within Canada’s education system. The findings shed light on the growing need for parental support in student learning, especially as children transition into adolescence.
Angus Reid Forum has also explored themes such as grocery affordability, with four in five Canadians reporting changes to their food-buying habits due to inflation, and general satisfaction with access to federal services.
For newcomers, such surveys not only offer rewards but also represent a meaningful way to be heard, influence policy, and help shape Canada’s evolving multicultural identity. Participation is free and easy—users simply sign up online and start taking surveys that matter to them.
According to Maple News, platforms like the Angus Reid Forum demonstrate the increasing importance of engaging newcomers in national dialogue, shaping a more inclusive and responsive Canadian landscape.