Political Pulse with Ryan Painter

Political Pulse with Ryan Painter

Safety, Perception, and Institutional Trust

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Ryan Painter
Jan 12, 2026
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Canada is changing. For many, it no longer feels safe to walk alone after dark.

This perception has climbed sharply in recent years, and it reflects more than a momentary fear. It reflects a profound gap between how Canadians experience safety and how public institutions frame it.

A new survey from the Angus Reid Institute finds that 62 per cent of Canadi…

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