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Three in four Canadians support or somewhat

support mandatory vaccinations for Canadians
who can be vaccinated to help control the spread
of new COVID-19 variants.

National survey released August, 2021

Submission 2021-1938
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Do you support, somewhat support, somewhat oppose or oppose the
Support for mandatory Q following: [ROTATE]
Mandatory vaccinations for Canadians who can be vaccinated to help
vaccinations control the spread of new COVID-19 variants

8%
16%
2%

Net Score
+49.9
53%
“ A strong majority of Canadians support or
somewhat support mandatory vaccinations for
Canadians who can be vaccinated to help control
the spread of new COVID-19 variants. Quebec (59%)
and Ontario residents (55%) are more likely to
21% support this than residents of BC or Atlantic Canada
(45% each). Older residents (55 plus) have a higher
Support Somewhat support intensity of support (61%) than those 35 to 54 (49%)

”
Somewhat oppose Oppose
or 18 to 34 (46%).
Unsure

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*Weighted to the true population proportion.
*Charts may not add up to 100 due to rounding.
*The net score is the difference between all positive and negative numbers in a question.

Source: Nanos Research, RDD dual frame hybrid telephone and online random survey, July 30th to August 2nd, 2021, n=1002,
accurate 3.1 percentage points plus or minus, 19 times out of 20.
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Do you support, somewhat support, somewhat oppose or oppose the
Support for mandatory vaccinations Q following: [ROTATE]

– by demographics Mandatory vaccinations for Canadians who can be vaccinated to help

control the spread of new COVID-19 variants

Support/ Somewhat support

Atlantic Quebec Ontario Prairies BC
(n=92) (n=225) (n=325) (n=193) (n=167)

69.2% 76.1% 74.8% 75.1% 70.4%

Men Women 18 to 34 35 to 54 55 plus
(n=523) (n=479) (n=231) (n=384) (n=387)

72.2% 76.1% 66.4% 69.3% 84.0%

Oppose/ Somewhat oppose
Atlantic Quebec Ontario Prairies BC
(n=92) (n=225) (n=325) (n=193) (n=167)

28.4% 21.4% 24.2% 23.9% 28.2%

Men Women 18 to 34 35 to 54 55 plus
(n=523) (n=479) (n=231) (n=384) (n=387)

26.1% 22.5% 31.9% 29.4% 14.5%

© NANOS RESEARCH
*Weighted to the true population proportion.
*Charts may not add up to 100 due to rounding.

Source: Nanos Research, RDD dual frame hybrid telephone and online random survey, July 30th to August 2nd, 2021, n=1002,
accurate 3.1 percentage points plus or minus, 19 times out of 20.
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Nanos conducted an RDD dual frame (land- and cell-

lines) hybrid telephone and online random survey of
1,002 Canadians, 18 years of age or older, between
July 30th to August 2nd, 2021 as part of an omnibus

METHODOLOGY
survey. Participants were randomly recruited by
telephone using live agents and administered a
survey online. The sample included both land- and
cell-lines across Canada. The results were statistically
checked and weighted by age and gender using the
latest Census information and the sample is
geographically stratified to be representative of
Canada.

Individuals randomly called using random digit

dialling with a maximum of five call backs.

The margin of error for this survey is ±3.1 percentage

points, 19 times out of 20.

This study was commissioned by CTV News and the

research was conducted by Nanos Research.

Note: Charts may not add up to 100 due to rounding.

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Element Description Element Description

The results were weighted by age and gender using the latest Census
Research sponsor CTV News
information (2016) and the sample is geographically stratified to
Weighting of Data

TECHNICAL NOTE
ensure a distribution across all regions of Canada. See tables for full
Population and Final weighting disclosure
1,002 Randomly selected individuals.
Sample Size
Screening ensured potential respondents did not work in the market
Source of Sample Nanos Hybrid Probability Panel research industry, in the advertising industry, in the media or a
Screening
political party prior to administering the survey to ensure the integrity
Type of Sample Probability of the data.

Margin of Error ±3.1 percentage points, 19 times out of 20. Individuals younger than 18 years old; individuals without land or cell
Excluded Demographics
lines, and individuals without internet access could not participate.
RDD dual frame (land- and cell-lines) hybrid telephone and online
Mode of Survey
omnibus survey By age and gender using the latest Census information (2016) and the
sample is geographically stratified to be representative of Canada.
Stratification
The sample included both land- and cell-lines RDD (Random Digit Smaller areas such as Atlantic Canada were marginally oversampled to
Sampling Method Base
Dialed) across Canada. allow for a minimum regional sample.

Atlantic Canada, Quebec, Ontario, Prairies, British Columbia; Men and

Demographics Estimated Response Rate Fourteen percent, consistent with industry norms.
Women; 18 years and older.
(Captured)
Six digit postal code was used to validate geography.

Individuals were recruited using live interviews with live supervision Question Order This was the only question asked on this topic.
Fieldwork/Validation
to validate work, the research questions were administered online
Topics on the omnibus ahead of the survey content included: views on
Number of Calls Maximum of five call backs to those recruited. Question Content
political issues and views on economic issues.
Individuals recruited were called between 12-5:30 pm and 6:30- The questions in the preceding report are written exactly as they were
Time of Calls Question Wording
9:30pm local time for the respondent. asked to individuals.
Field Dates July 30th to August 2nd, 2021. Research/Data Collection
Nanos Research
Supplier
Language of Survey The survey was conducted in both English and French.
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TABULATIONS
 2021-1938 – CTV/Nanos Survey – Mandatory Vaccines – STAT SHEET

Do you support, somewhat support, somewhat oppose or oppose the following: [ROTATE]

Region Gender Age

Canada British 18 to 35 to 55
2021-08 Atlantic Quebec Ontario Prairies Columbia Male Female 34 54 plus
Question – Total Unwgt 1002 92 225 325 193 167 523 479 231 384 387
Mandatory N
vaccinations for Wgt N 1000 67 233 384 183 133 490 510 273 341 386
Canadians who can be
Support % 53.0 44.8 58.8 54.9 50.2 45.4 52.5 53.5 46.2 49.3 61.1
vaccinated to help
control the spread of Somewhat support % 21.2 24.4 17.3 19.9 24.9 25.0 19.7 22.6 20.2 20.0 22.9
new COVID-19 variants Somewhat oppose % 8.4 10.0 8.0 8.5 8.0 8.6 8.1 8.7 9.0 10.8 5.9
Oppose % 15.9 18.4 13.4 15.7 15.8 19.7 18.1 13.8 22.9 18.6 8.5
Unsure % 1.5 2.3 2.5 1.0 1.0 1.4 1.6 1.3 1.7 1.3 1.5

Nanos conducted an RDD dual frame (land- and cell- lines) hybrid telephone and online random survey of 1,002 Canadians, 18 years of age or older, between July 30th
and August 2nd, 2021. The margin of error for this survey is ±3.1 percentage points, 19 times out of 20.
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