Darrell Bricker

Chairman, Ipsos Canada. Social-political researcher, author, commentator. Author Big Shift, Empty Planet, Breaking Point.

[Ipsos in the UK @Ipsos_in_the_UK]

NEW headline voting intention from Ipsos

📊For the first time this year, Labour lead Reform.

📊Labour have risen 4 points to 28%, since June.

📊Little change for the Conservatives, Green Party and Lib Dems.

[Ipsos US @ipsosus]

GLP-1s aren't just reshaping weight management – they're entering the oncology ward. Our latest paper reveals what's driving this shift: improved patient outcomes, reduced treatment toxicity, enhanced drug efficacy.
https://t.co/GNnRKDFzPH

[Ipsos US @ipsosus]

A new Reuters/Ipsos poll conducted July 29-August 3 finds that the Democratic Party holds an eight-point lead over the GOP as the more trusted party to handle the cost of living, an issue that is poised to play a key role in the 2026 midterms.
https://t.co/s0EQ5vPW7Z

[Darrell Bricker @darrellbricker]

Erik Satie minimalism and raccoons. Based on what happened in our backyard last night we could be on to something.

[Ipsos @Ipsos]

The world is changing rapidly, and so is the way people socialize.
As consumer behaviors, attitudes, and cultural trends evolve, understanding these shifts is critical for brands looking to unlock new growth opportunities in the alcohol category.

[Queen's York Rangers @QYRangers]

RANGERS ROADS - Richmond Street

Stretching 1.8 km across downtown, it began as “Hospital Street” (no hospital ever built), evolved through churches and factories, and was renamed for the Duke of Richmond in the 1840s. Today: heritage buildings, lofts, art and food

[Ipsos in the UK @Ipsos_in_the_UK]

Nearly half of Brits (46%) think Burnham will look after renters, young people and immigrants/asylum seekers.

They don’t, however, think he’ll be looking out for the interests of homeowners as much as Badenoch or Farage.

[Ipsos @Ipsos]

U.S. consumer confidence ticked up in July, but optimism remains fragile. After the U.S.-Iran conflict resumed, 48% of Americans expected the economy to worsen over the next year, compared with 20% who expected it to improve 👉 https://t.co/PZs4bf8Ga6

[McMichael Canadian Art Collection @mcacgallery]

Today we celebrate the birthday of Tom Thomson (1877–1917), one of Canada's most influential artists.

In just a few short years, Thomson created more than 400 oil sketches and around 50 larger paintings, developing a bold and expressive approach to the landscape that helped shape the future of Canadian art. Although he died before the Group of Seven officially formed in 1920, his work profoundly influenced the artists who would carry that vision forward.

Reflecting on Thomson's connection to the landscape, fellow artist Arthur Lismer wrote that he "sought the wilderness, never seeking to tame it, but only to draw from it, its magic of tangle and season."

Today, we celebrate Thomson's remarkable artistic legacy—and the enduring power of the landscapes that inspired him.

1/ Tom Thomson, 𝘚𝘶𝘯𝘴𝘦𝘵, 1915, oil on board, 21.3 x 26.7 cm, Gift of the Founders, Robert and Signe McMichael, 1966.16.69
2/ Tom Thomson, 𝘐𝘴𝘭𝘢𝘯𝘥𝘴, 𝘊𝘢𝘯𝘰𝘦 𝘓𝘢𝘬𝘦, 1916, oil on wood panel, 21.4 x 26.2 cm, Gift of the Founders, Robert and Signe McMichael, 1966.16.73
3/ Tom Thomson, 𝘗𝘦𝘵𝘢𝘸𝘢𝘸𝘢 𝘎𝘰𝘳𝘨𝘦𝘴, 1916, oil on wood panel, 21.4 x 26.5 cm, Purchased with funds donated by Major F.A. Tilston, V.C. , 1981.9.2, Photo: Toni Hafkenscheid
4/ Tom Thomson, 𝘎𝘦𝘰𝘳𝘨𝘪𝘢𝘯 𝘉𝘢𝘺, 1914, oil on plywood, 21.6 x 26.7 cm, Gift of Mrs. M. Tweedale, 1974.9.7

All works from the McMichael Canadian Art Collection.

[Queen's York Rangers @QYRangers]

RANGERS ROADS – Sherbourne Street

Planned in the Town of York, once Caroline St., renamed in 1854 after Sherbourne, England. From an 1838 blockhouse at Bloor to horse cars (1874), electric streetcars (1891), buses (1947), and early bike lanes, it reflects Toronto’s evolution.

[Ipsos @Ipsos]

President Trump's approval rating rose to 37%, above his record low of 34%, but still below the pre-Iran war average of 40%.
Read more in the latest Know The New America & Beyond newsletter 👉 https://t.co/ygCDoutEgz

[Darrell Bricker @darrellbricker]

As for variability of polls, they aren’t tethered by deep commitment among voters which is why they lack stability. Will bounce around based on events of the day, methods of pollsters. So, take a break, enjoy the summer. Nothing to get excited about for now. 2/2

[Darrell Bricker @darrellbricker]

A word on federal polls. Canadians are not into politics right now. They are ok with stability created by LPC majority. Yes, there’s strong concern about many things, especially affordability, but they aren’t holding Carney govt accountable. At least not yet. 1/N

[Darrell Bricker @darrellbricker]

So many great memories of working with Lloyd. My condolences to his family and friends. Fair winds and following seas to a true Canadian legend. Lloyd Robertson, former CTV News lead anchor, dies at age 92 https://t.co/PgxoGcA8Z9

[Ipsos in the UK @Ipsos_in_the_UK]

Immigration & asylum are consistently seen by Brits as the top issue facing Britain (43% in July '26)📊

"Regardless of the numbers involved in an individual case, they are imprinted on the minds of voters."

@keiranpedley for @Channel4 👉 https://t.co/T4aErYEYIK

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[Ipsos @Ipsos]

How do Americans view the long-term impact of GLP-1s?
Users are largely positive, while non-users remain uncertain about the future effects of weight-loss drugs.
Read more in the latest Know The New America & Beyond newsletter 👉 https://t.co/3rTGRJbYNH

[Darrell Bricker @darrellbricker]

Now factor in that China is going to lose half its population by 2100 and what remains will be old.

[The New Yorker @NewYorker]

A decade ago, few people in Beijing would have predicted that China would challenge the U.S. anytime soon. China’s decades-long economic boom was slowing, and the government’s chokehold on free thought was sending ambitious people abroad. The Chinese establishment has abandoned that view in stages. When Brexit was approved, in 2016, the West seemed to be turning inward. The fight over COVID-19 vaccines provided a signal that the U.S. was splintering; the storming of the Capitol offered another.

For China, America’s retreat comes just as years of state investment, industrial policy, and diplomatic planning are paying off. In two decades, China has gone from producing about half as much electricity as the U.S. to generating more than twice as much, at far lower prices; in 2023, it installed more solar power than America has installed in its entire history. “For a long time, China looked west for visions of the future,” Evan Osnos writes. “These days, it favors its own.” Osnos reports on China’s tech competition with the U.S.: https://t.co/ZdaQS4BnUi

[David Montgomery @dpmont0407]

@QYRangers Be sure and stop by Exeter Cathedral to see his memorial plaque

[BritishNorthAmerican @british_north]

Happy #SimcoeDay https://t.co/NPxZOZbzcZ

[BritishNorthAmerican @british_north]

Happy #SimcoeDay!