The Proof Strategies CanTrust Index
The annual Proof Strategies CanTrust Index, now in its 10th year, is a leading source of insight into trust in Canada, analyzing key topics, institutions, events, and population segments nationwide.
In December 2025, we also released a Special Report on Trust & AI in the United States, a national study examining Americans’ trust in AI, government, media, and other major institutions. As one of the first reports to compare trust in AI with established institutions, it highlights a rapidly shifting trust landscape with significant implications for public affairs, policymaking, and national communications.
The Full 2025 Proof Strategies CanTrust Index
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Trust and AI in the United States: Special Report
DOWNLOADKey Insights from the 2025 CanTrust Index
17%
OF CANADIANS
trust politicians, mirroring the lowest score ever set in 2024
39%
OF GEN Z CANADIANS
believe that most people can be trusted – compared to almost half (47%) of the general population
43%
OF CANADIANS
say that the use of artificial intelligence will make information sources less trustworthy
Summary of Findings
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