Canada's royal heritage seen growing support, survey finds

 

 

A new poll comes as Canada's parliament is set to be opened by King Charles III on Tuesday. A new Ipsos poll suggests that there is a revival of royal heritage in Canada. The survey found that more Canadians see the monarchy as part of their national identity, with many saying it sets Canada apart from the United States.

The poll was conducted by Ipsos Public Affairs for Global News. 66 percent of respondents said they believe Canada's relationship with the monarchy is positive. It also helps set Canada apart from the United States, up from 54 percent in April 2023. The new poll shows that there has been a significant jump in support of the royal heritage. Sixty-five per cent of respondents said that ties to the monarchy are an important part of Canada’s heritage and play a significant role in shaping who we are. The survey shows that Canadians’ attitude towards the monarchy has warmed since the coronation of King Charles III. Support for the position of cutting ties with the royal family has fallen by 12 percentage points since 2023. More people also have a positive opinion of the monarch.