Activism and protest movements have captivated the nation over the years B次元官网网址� for good reasons and bad B次元官网网址� and a new poll suggests that while many British Columbians show up to share their thoughts B次元官网网址� not all types are equal.

According to a Research Co. survey released earlier this month, 30 per cent of British Columbians say they have used social media for activism, while 25 per cent have donated money to an organization that supports or opposes an issue.

British Columbians also said they participated in public consultation meetings (15 per cent), have attended a protest (14 per cent), joined a political party or campaign (7 per cent) or took legal action against a development or project (5 per cent).

The survey also found that young adults are leading activism in the province.

B次元官网网址淭wo-thirds of British Columbians aged 18-to-34 (67 per cent) have been involved in some form of activism,B次元官网网址� says Mario Canseco, president of Research Co.

B次元官网网址淭he proportions are lower among their counterparts aged 35-to-54 (48 per cent) and aged 55 and over (41 per cent).B次元官网网址�

Passive protests B次元官网网址� such as sending letters to politicians or complaining on social media B次元官网网址� would be the activism of choice for many B.C. residents if a composting site (20 per cent), a homeless shelter (22 per cent) or a sewage plant (27 per cent) attempted to operate within three blocks of their home.

Active protests, which includes donating to opponents and attending town halls, would be the choice of 24 per cent to deal with a coal terminal and 29 per cent to deal with a nuclear power plant.

Additionally, 30 per cent of people said they would passively (16 per cent) or actively (14 per cent) protest a low-income housing project seeking a permit to open within three blocks of their home.

Meanwhile 58 per cent would take no action.

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