Léger: Canadians See More Extreme Weather Ahead

Most Canadians expect extreme weather events to become more frequent and support water restrictions during shortages, according to new Léger polling.

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In its latest federal polling, Léger measured how Canadians view the frequency and impact of extreme weather events, their level of concern about climate change, and their support for water restrictions during shortages.

First, Léger’s data show that many Canadians believe events such as forest fires, unusual temperature swings within the same season, and extreme heat are occurring more often today than they were five years ago.

A notable shift from last year: the share of Canadians who say forest fires are a growing concern is down nine points, as is concern about poor air quality. At the same time, concern about extreme heat is up six points.

Which raises the question: Do Canadians believe extreme weather events will become more frequent in the future?

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