Montreal, QC (June 26, 2026) – Leger, a leading market research firm, recently conducted a survey of Canadians to explore their current views and experiences related to extreme weather events.
Highlights include:
- More Frequent Events: Canadians continue to see an increase in wildfires (74%), poor air quality (66%), and temperature swings (62%). But fewer now perceive more extreme heat (55%, 9-point decrease), heavy rainfall (39%, 16-point decrease), or floods (39%, 17-point decrease) than in August 2024.
- Personal Impact of Extreme Weather Events: One fourth of Canadians (23%) report being personally affected by extreme weather in the past year. Most common effects are staying indoors due to air quality concerns (65%) and suffering emotional stress (39%).
- Cautious Outlook on the Future: While most (57%) still expect extreme weather to become more frequent, this is 4 points lower than last August. Concern about hotter summers and future heat waves has also dropped: 62% are concerned today versus 70% last year, with a 6-point drop in those “very concerned”.
- Concerns on Climate Change: Concern about climate change is softening slightly: 59% say it worries them, compared to 63% in August. At the same time, about half of Canadians (50%) believe it’s still possible to reverse the effects of climate change, a level comparable to last August. One in ten Canadians (13%) does not believe in climate change. This proportion rises to 24% in Alberta.
To learn more, download the full report from Leger.
Survey Methodology
This online survey was conducted among 1,529 Canadian residents aged 18 or older, from June 13 to 15, 2025. Respondents were randomly recruited through LEO’s online panel. A margin of error cannot be associated with a non-probability sample in a panel survey. For comparison, a probability sample of this size would have a margin of error of ±2.51%, 19 times out of 20.
About Applied Systems
At Leger, we give people a voice and empower our clients to make better decisions in a constantly changing world. Leger is one of North America’s fastest-growing market research companies. We’re known for our forward-thinking experts, innovative approaches, and having the most accurate panel (LEO) and insights. As a market leader, Leger combines our decades of experience—powered by artificial intelligence (AI) technologies—to deliver comprehensive end-to-end market research, advanced analytics, customer experience (CX), and digital marketing expertise.
Leger was founded in 1986 by Jean-Marc Léger and his father, Marcel Léger. From our humble beginnings, we’ve grown into a global company with over 600 employees working in eight Canadian and American offices. We’re proud to offer the highest-quality market research across Canada, the United States, and the world. For more information, please visit leger360.com.
SOURCE: Applied Systems
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