A new poll suggests the majority of British Columbians approve of the province's COVID-19 response, but also support a transition toward a more equitable and sustainable post-pandemic economy. The online poll conducted by the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives showed a strong majority of people across the political spectrum — and across B.C. Alex Hemingway, an economist at the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives, said the broad support for several major policy ideas is surprising. Of those surveyed, 83 per cent supported a transition to a system for universal public senior care, and 77 per cent supported paid sick time for all workers. The online poll surveyed 2,289 B.C.

Source: CBC News July 20, 2020 12:56 UTC