In Canada, a plurality — 30 per cent — said their most trusted source was "government/politicians," a figure rivalled only by the 28 per cent of British citizens who said the same about their political leaders. How governments earn trustBut it does at least suggest we're still capable of trusting political leaders. And there are also probably some good reasons for this warming trend in public trust. Federal and provincial political leaders have repeated consistent messages that echo the experts' advice. But the longer this virus is with us, the more things will emerge with the potential to grind away at public trust and break things apart.

Source: CBC News May 03, 2020 07:52 UTC