Canadians concerned about potential violence following US election: Ipsos poll

According to an Ipsos poll done exclusively for Global News, the turmoil of the last four years has Canadians watching closely, with most saying they believe a Joe Biden presidency would better protect Canadian interests, while many also report concerns about the potential for sectarian violence.

Seventy per cent of those polled said a Biden presidency would be good for Canada, while 22 per cent said a second term for Trump would be better for Canadian interests.

Albertans were the most likely to say they felt a second term of the Trump presidency would be the best outcome for Canada, while Quebeckers, British Columbians, Atlantic Canadians and women overall are most likely to say they wanted a Biden presidency.

However, 60 per cent also said they are worried about the potential for violence if Trump loses.

Trump has repeatedly signalled he is not committed to a peaceful transfer of power, which leaves 68 per cent of Canadian Baby Boomers, 59 per cent of Millennials and 55 per cent of Gen Xers concerned.

Half of Gen Z Canadians also reported feeling worried at the potential for violence.

“It really points to a bigger concern,” said Darrell Bricker, CEO of Ipsos Public Affairs. “Whether Donald Trump was just a one-off, freak type of accident, or whether he is representative of really deep divisions in American society that will continue on no matter who is elected.”

Bricker explains the poll's results.

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