From the team

Stories, research, and perspectives on building better conversations.

CASE STUDY American Understanding of Canada-U.S. Trade

American warmth toward Canada was real, but often built on limited understanding. The engagement corrected basic misconceptions and revealed where geography, party, and place shaped the relationship.

May 15, 2026 · 3 min read

RESEARCH Economic literacy can lower anxiety

1,268 Canadians explored rates, deposit insurance, and tariffs. Understanding did not raise anxiety; it reduced it.

May 5, 2026 · 3 min read

CASE STUDY Economic Literacy and Anxiety

Participants who understood monetary-policy mechanics were better able to reason through tariff misinformation. Understanding reduced anxiety, especially among people with the lowest baseline knowledge.

May 5, 2026 · 4 min read

CASE STUDY Recognizing Foreign Interference

The engagement improved recognition of manipulation tactics and increased comfort with cross-partisan dialogue while reducing the risk of misplaced suspicion toward diaspora communities.

April 25, 2026 · 3 min read

CASE STUDY Measles Misinformation and Vaccine Confidence

A 15-minute engagement improved recognition of vaccine misinformation tactics, increased confidence in MMR safety, and raised vaccination intent without increasing stigma toward unvaccinated families.

January 20, 2026 · 3 min read

RESEARCH Winning is understanding

365 Canadians talked about measles vaccines. Rural participants learned more — but were less likely to share.

January 10, 2026 · 4 min read