In April 2019, START administered a survey to over 1,500 representative Canadians and 500 Californians, assessing respondents’:

• Awareness and perceptions of the climate and electric vehicle policies in place where they live
• Support for and opposition to various climate and electric vehicle policies, such as a carbon tax, electric vehicle incentives, and vehicle emissions standards (among others)
• Trust in various actors and institutions related to climate and electric vehicle policy implementation, including governments, industry stakeholders, and scientists

Results from this survey provide a snapshot of Canadians’ and Californians’ opinions and views on the climate policies implemented in their regions, and those that may be implemented in the future. The survey also gained insights into how citizens’ trust in actors involved in climate policy implementation influences their support for policies.

Survey results can be found in the following journal articles:

• Who supports which low-carbon transport policies? Characterizing heterogeneity among Canadian citizens
• The role of trust in citizen acceptance of climate policy: Comparing perceptions of government competence, integrity and value similarity

Please contact zoe_long@sfu.ca for more information. Survey design documents can be downloaded here.