Darrell Bricker

Behind every ship, there is a story. For the CCGS Naalak Nappaaluk, that story begins in Victoria and continues after a 45-day journey covering more than 7,200 nautical miles to Dartmouth.

Canadian farmers, help us capture an accurate snapshot of the country’s agriculture sector. Complete your 2026 #CensusOfAgriculture questionnaire online today: census.gc.ca/en/index?utm_s…

A new Reuters/Ipsos poll finds that 64% of Americans say that recent increases in gas prices have affected their household’s financial situation; 86% say the conflict with Iran bears a great deal or fair amount of responsibility for the recent rise. ipsos.com/en-us/two-thir…

Is your brand ready for a world with fewer buyers? The demographic landscape is shifting faster than ever. The Ipsos Generations Report 2026: Continuity vs Rupture takes a deep dive into the demographic pressures and cultural shifts reshaping our world.

RANGERS RELICS - 1916 programme from the John Simcoe Armoury The 127th (12th York Rangers) CEF (later 2nd Railway Troops) marched 30 miles over 4 days down Yonge St (Newmarket - Mt. Dennis) Note: “ALL HOTELS ARE OUT OF BOUNDS FOR TROOPS DURING THE PERIOD OF THE ROUTE MARCH”

NEW @Ipsos Generations Report. Featuring Empty Planet author @darrellbricker on the realities of population decline, and why AI may not save us: "Robots don't buy a new dress to go to a party. Robots don't buy baby carriages. Robots don't buy anything" ipsos.com/en/ipsos-gener…

Midterms usually are not won by persuading swing voters, they're won by each party turning out their bases. Democrats appear fired up. Republicans less so. Here are 5 charts on the political mood of the country heading into the 2026 midterm elections. ipsos.com/en-us/midterm-…

On this day in 2002, Princess Margriet of the Netherlands unveiled The Man with Two Hats statue in Ottawa. It honours the Liberation of the Netherlands by Canadian soldiers. An identical statue is located in Apeldoorn in the Netherlands. 📸 Richard Turcotte

The winner of the Donner Prize is announced this week. Here is an excerpt from Breaking Point. Fingers crossed. hilltimes.com/2026/05/11/can…

The always superb @WarintheFuture on the coming demographic realities of war and conflict. Just one of the effects of an Empty Planet. amazon.ca/Empty-Planet-G…

@btaplatt @ldhillonkane Congratulations!

I'm thrilled to say I'll be taking on a new position as Bloomberg's Ottawa bureau chief, though also daunted at having to succeed the indefatigable @ldhillonkane. This bureau is such a strong team and I can't wait to keep elevating our work higher.

Pavilion of Canada, World’s Fair, New York City, USA (1939)

Rangers Roads - Terauley Lane is named for Terauley Cottage, home of John Simcoe Macaulay. His father James was a Queen's Ranger surgeon. John was a Royal Engineer captain who fought in Europe and donated some land to the Anglican church Read more: maphub.net/RangersRoads/r…

ICYMI: ‘The concerns are the same’: @darrellbricker and @JohnIbbitson on Carney’s leadership and the crises Canadians are facing Presented in partnership with the @DonnerPrize. thehub.ca/podcast/video/…

The @DonnerPrize will be awarded May 14. @policy_mag: "'Breaking Point': Canada's Hinge-or-Unhinge Moment" bit.ly/4i8ZpbX "‘Borderline Chaos’ and Canada’s Immigration Crisis" bit.ly/47CWGmo "A New Blueprint for Ottawa’s Power Grid" bit.ly/4actDsN

As marketers demand more of their social ad investments, while creating more ads than ever before, how can brands effectively increase performance and brand effects in social? Here's a 5-step blueprint with proven steps to scale creative effectiveness. ipsos.com/en-ca/overwhel…

Tonight the #CNTower will be lit royal blue and ocean blue for National Nursing Week Ce soir, la #TourCN sera illuminée en bleu royal et bleu océan pour la Semaine des soins infirmiers

Excelling at the Super Bowl is no simple feat. Ferrero’s Kinder Bueno brand harnessed Ipsos' expertise to craft a compelling advertisement for the 2026 Super Bowl, capturing the attention and memory of viewers nationwide. Here’s why it worked. ipsos.com/en-us/super-bo…

Assiste à notre webinaire pour en savoir plus sur les carrières dans les opérations de combat. Découvre les possibilités de carrière à titre de fantassin, d’artilleur·euse, d’officier·ère de systèmes de combat aérien ou membre du rang blindés : forces.ca/fr/events-fr/#…

"We've done a lot of work to understand Gen Z path to purchase, and identified some good myth busters." Hear more examples of how human insight helps marketers tailor better products and connect with audiences looking for relatable brands. ipsos-insight-llc.foleon.com/ipsos-insights…