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Patrick Cain

Patrick Cain

Patrick is an online writer and editor in Toronto, focused mostly on data, FOI, maps and visualizations. He has won some awards, been a beat reporter covering digital privacy and cannabis, and started an FOI case that ended in the Supreme Court

Recent Work by Patrick

POLL: Carney has modest lead in two-way Liberal race

POLL: Carney has modest lead in two-way Liberal race

The federal Liberal leadership race is a two-way contest between Chrystia Freeland and Mark Carney with Carney somewhat in the lead, an online poll implies
POLL : About two-thirds of readers are introverts

POLL: About two-thirds of readers are introverts

Our poll this week looks at the many divides between introverts and extroverts. One that stands out: introverts are more likely to consume cannabis, while extroverts are more likely to consume alcohol
POLL: Choice of winter pastime shows cultural, political divides

POLL: Choice of winter pastime shows cultural, political divides

This week, we asked people whether they'd choose downhill skiing, cross-country skiing or snowmobiling. The differences are revealing in their relationship to politics and culture
POLL: Most say Trudeau should go, and want early election

POLL: Most say Trudeau should go, and want early election

After a turbulent week in Ottawa, very large majorities of readers say that Canada needs a federal election before October of 2025, the latest date it could legally be held, and also that it's time for Justin Trudeau to announce plans to end his term as leader of the federal Liberals
POLL: 86% of readers reject notion of Canada joining U.S.

POLL: 86% of readers reject notion of Canada joining U.S.

In a poll this week, a large majority rejected the idea of union with the United States. Cat people were more strongly opposed than dog people
POLL : Two-thirds of readers say Canada should stand up to Trump

POLL: Two-thirds of readers say Canada should stand up to Trump

About two-thirds of readers answering a recent online poll say that Canada should stand up to Donald Trump
POLL: Readers roughly split on Canada Post strike

POLL: Readers roughly split on Canada Post strike

Readers are split 60:40 on the Canada Post strike, with 60 per cent favouring the company and 40 per cent favouring the union, an online poll showed this week
POLL: About three-quarters back higher defence spending, accept tradeoffs

POLL: About three-quarters back higher defence spending, accept tradeoffs

About 74 per cent of readers in a recent online poll said that they thought the defence budget should increase, acknowledging that could mean less money for other priorities
POLL: Younger readers happier with Donald Trump's win

POLL: Younger readers happier with Donald Trump's win

About two-thirds of Village Media readers overall said they were unhappy or very unhappy with Trump's win in the U.S. presidential election, according to an online poll this week
Getting vaccinated with a tattoo? Here's what you need to know

Getting vaccinated with a tattoo? Here's what you need to know

There's nothing wrong with getting vaccinated over a tattoo, provided it's fully healed. And don't get a tattoo on a fresh vaccination
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