A Two-Four of Facts for Canada 150 To commemorate the 150th anniversary of Confederation, we partnered with Abacus Data to ask 1,500 Canadians what they think about their country. Here are 24 of the most scintillating responses, on everything from the military to marriage to Michael Bublé.

Nice, Eh A Reputation to Uphold Canada to the rest of the world: You're right, we are pretty darn nice Share on Facebook Share on Twitter

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Hail, Britannia Heavy Lies the Crown A slim majority favours retaining Canada’s royal ties 56% Percentage of Canadians who say Canada should remain a monarchy after the death of Queen Elizabeth II. Share on Facebook Share on Twitter

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Armed Forces Canada’s Military Might Canadians are generally in favour of an expanded military Share on Facebook Share on Twitter

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Believers A Faithful Nation Religious conviction remains strong across the country 66% Percentage of Canadians who believe in God—with even higher results among immigrants and older generations. Share on Facebook Share on Twitter

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A Matter of Taste Poutine vs. Maple Syrup There’s a deep generational divide over Canada’s national cuisine “Civics” = born before 1945; “Boomers” = born 1945–65; “Gen X” = born 1966–80; “Millennials” = born 1981 or later Share on Facebook Share on Twitter

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Titanic Talent Our Hearts Will Go On The Quebec superstar has fans across the country 28% Percentage of Canadians who say Celine Dion is their favourite female musical performer. Share on Facebook Share on Twitter

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Vaccines A Shot in the Arm The overwhelming majority of Canadians support vaccines Share on Facebook Share on Twitter

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Hockey Rivalry A Nation Divided Two teams are nearly tied for the loyalty of fans. But... 27% Percentage of Canadians who say the Toronto Maple Leafs are their favourite Canadian hockey squad—besting the Montreal Canadiens by one point. Share on Facebook Share on Twitter

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Assisted Dying The Times Are Changing Many Canadians have become more open to the idea of assisted dying Share on Facebook Share on Twitter

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Rockstars Change We Can Believe In Hipsters scoff, but with more than 24 million albums sold and a string of number-one hits, Nickelback has the last laugh 69% Percentage of Canadians who say Nickelback is a “Canadian Treasure.” Share on Facebook Share on Twitter

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Climate change Who Will Pay? If it will help tackle climate change, some Canadians are willing to pay. Others aren't. “Civics” = born before 1945; “Boomers” = born 1945–65; “Gen X” = born 1966–80; “Millennials” = born 1981 or later Share on Facebook Share on Twitter

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Trump Dump We’d Rather Stay Home The new U.S. President isn't a big tourism draw for Canadians 44% Percentage of Canadians who say they’re less likely to visit the United States after Donald Trump’s election. Share on Facebook Share on Twitter

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We Still Do Take a Name In one respect, Canadians still believe in marriage traditions “Civics” = born before 1945; “Boomers” = born 1945–65; “Gen X” = born 1966–80; “Millennials” = born 1981 or later Share on Facebook Share on Twitter

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Take Your Pick Ryan vs. Ryan Sorry Ryan Gosling, Canada has chosen 58% Percentage of Canadians who say Reynolds is their preferred Canadian Celebrity Ryan Share on Facebook Share on Twitter

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Gratuity Big Tippers When it comes to tipping for good service, some provinces dig deeper than others Share on Facebook Share on Twitter

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Designated Driver Let the Robot Drive Most Canadians would go for a ride in a driverless car 62% Percentage of Canadians who would “definitely” or “probably” accept if offered a ride in a driverless car. Share on Facebook Share on Twitter

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How we shop Cash or Credit? Millennials are more into using cash than their grandparents “Civics” = born before 1945; “Boomers” = born 1945–65; “Gen X” = born 1966–80; “Millennials” = born 1981 or later Share on Facebook Share on Twitter

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TMI Overly Social Media When it comes to parenting, keep some things to yourself 71% Percentage of Canadians who say parents overshare about their kids on Facebook. Share on Facebook Share on Twitter

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Feminism Are you a feminist? A majority of both men and women in Canada say “No” Share on Facebook Share on Twitter

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Crooner Bublé With Anticipation Millennials prefer Drake, but the nation as the whole has a different favourite 30% Percentage of Canadians who say Michael Bublé is their favourite male musical performer. Share on Facebook Share on Twitter

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The Talk Birds and Bees Canadians believe children need the facts of life before they're teenagers Share on Facebook Share on Twitter

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Best Coast Rocky Mountain High Given a choice of living in any province, most of us would choose this one 36% Percentage of Canadians who say they wish they could live permanently in British Columbia. Share on Facebook Share on Twitter

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Voting Ballot Question Voter turnout is trending gradually lower, but we still think voting is important Share on Facebook Share on Twitter

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Young, Hip Ahead By a Century Millennials and Gen X agree on the top Canadian band 30% Percentage of Canadian Millennials & Gen-Xers who agree The Tragically Hip are Canada’s most iconic band. (40% of Boomers named The Guess Who.) Share on Facebook Share on Twitter

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