Belonging Remains out of Reach for Many Canadians, Despite Strong Demand for Connection

Feelings of belonging remain stagnant, with only one-third (36%) of Canadians feeling connected to their community all or most of the time Compared to 2025, feelings of online connection significantly declined in 2026 Seven in 10 Canadians (77%) say third places play an important role in increasing social connection TORONTO — New YMCA research shows […]