Canadian attitudes towards international trade: survey findings / prepared for Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade [by] Ekos Research Associates

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This report presents findings from a national baseline survey of Canadian attitudes toward international trade. Conducted to support Global Affairs Canada’s Trade Diversification Strategy, it provides insight into how Canadians perceive the economic, social, and environmental impacts of trade, the role of government, relations with the U.S., and trade with developing countries. The survey is intended to guide trade communicators in shaping messaging and outreach so that the benefits and opportunities of trade are understood as more broadly shared among Canadians.

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Last Updated	April 17, 2026, 21:58 (UTC)
Created	April 17, 2026, 21:58 (UTC)
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open_canada_date_published	2002-04-15 00:00:00
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title_fr	Opinions des Canadiens et des Canadiennes sur le commerce international : résultats du sondage / préparé pour Le Ministère des Affaires étrangères et du Commerce international [par] Ekos Research Associates
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