Manitobans Express Growing Concern Over Potential US Tariffs and Adjust Habits to Support Local Economy
February 12, 2025Authored by Zia HameedQuestions about the research can be directed to Nicholas Borodenko, borodenko@pra.ca Recently, the United States proposed to impose tariffs on Canada, initially set to be implemented on February 4, 2025. However, a temporary 30-day pause has been agreed upon. A recent survey conducted by PRA Inc. has revealed that Manitobans […]
Non-seatbelt use higher in rural Manitoba, while electronic communication device use higher in Winnipeg: Manitoba Public Insurance
A road safety observation study commissioned last fall by Manitoba Public Insurance reports that non-seatbelt use is higher in rural Manitoba with 10 per cent of all drivers observed not wearing their seatbelt, compared to three per cent in the Winnipeg capital region.
COVID-19 Easing Restrictions (August 2021 Results)
On August 7, 2021, the provincial government announced that restrictions would be eased and provincial reopening would begin sooner than planned.
COVID-19 Vaccine Hesitancy (April 2021 RESULTS)
As of April 28, 2021, 447,031 vaccine doses have been administered to Manitobans.
The impact of COVID-19 on Thanksgiving
One in 3 Manitobans are cancelling Thanksgiving because of COVID-19
Perceptions and perspectives from Manitobans about pandemic behaviours (September 15, 2020)
In March 2020, Manitobans quickly adopted recommended behaviours to reduce the spread of COVID-19. Over time, Manitobans have continued to use many of these measures to reduce the spread.