The Long Way

Trust is not in short supply in Canada – at least not when it comes to trust in government.

Trust levels have skyrocketed during the pandemic according to the Edelman Trust Barometer. But is it a case of easy come, easy go? And will that trust lead to government displacing other social institutions in the future? That's what David Ryan, Edelman Canada's executive vice-president of corporate and financial communications, and Michael Van Pelt, president and CEO of Cardus discuss. Then listen in as field reporter Peter Stockland looks at a political controversy that could put trust in government to the test.

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Happy during a pandemic lock-down? It's possible.

Arthur Brooks, Professor of the Practice of Public Leadership at the Harvard Kennedy School and former president of the American Enterprise Institute explains how. Actually, he's a podcaster himself through The Art of Happiness. But if that's not enough to put a smile on your face, then listen to how he expresses hope that post-pandemic we'll see less tribalism and political polarization. That ought to do it.

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"A combination of worry and gratitude" – That's how Shachi Kurl, the executive director of the Angus Reid Institute, describes Canadian attitudes during the 2020 coronavirus pandemic.

Shachi provides the data to paint the big picture of the current Canadian mood, while Ray Pennings, executive vice-president of Cardus, examines what possible long-term changes in attitudes the pandemic could bring.

Field reporter Peter Stockland gives an uplifting story about the revival of service clubs amidst the pandemic.

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