Incident Update 7︱Canadians’ Views on Political Violence and Freedom of Expression: Reality, Risks, and Misperceptions

Polarization is rising in both Canada and the United States. People are becoming increasingly resentful of people they disagree with politically, a phenomenon known as affective polarization. At the same time, acts of political violence have been on the rise in the United States, leading to concerns this trend could spill over to Canada.