The Proof Strategies CanTrust Index
The annual Proof Strategies CanTrust Index, now in its 10th year, is a leading source of research and understanding of trust in Canada. We tell a uniquely Canadian story, studying and analyzing topics, institutions, events and population segments across the country.

The Full 2025 Proof Strategies CanTrust Index
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
Past Reports
CanTrust Index - 2024 Report
February 13, 2024
CanTrust Index - 2023 Special Report on Government and Democracy
February 22, 2023
CanTrust Index - 2023 Report
February 8, 2023
CanTrust Index - 2022 Study of Black Canadians
April 12, 2022
CanTrust Index - 2022 Report
February 9, 2022
CanTrust Index - 2021 Report
February 11, 2021
CanTrust Index - 2020 Report
April 20, 2020
CanTrust Index - 2019 Report
April 25, 2019
CanTrust Index - 2018 Report
April 10, 2018
CanTrust Index - 2017 Report
April 19, 2017
CanTrust Index - 2016 Report
April 26, 2016
