Maybe you've noticed it online, been on the receiving end of it, or even seen the signs posted at your favourite fast food restaurant warning patrons not to abuse the staff.
Canadians seem to be angrier, and for the first time a Canadian research company is gauging that upswelling and the cause.
The causes won't likely surprise you.
Canada is still emerging from the economic fallout caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Few are happy with the federal or provincial government, the economy, or changes countrywide.
Pollara Strategic Insights asked 2,013 participants to rate their anger regarding six topics ranging from the federal and provincial governments to the latest story in the news. Its survey, taken between July 25 and August 2, 2022, has a margin of error of +/- 2.2 per cent 19 times out of 20.
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Those reporting they were happy with our governments, the economy, their finances, Canadian society, or the news ranged from zero to just nine per cent.
Overall, the latest story in the news appeared to get under our skin the most. A total of 60 per cent of respondents said they were either moderately or very angry. Inflation was the story that the most at 83 per cent, while gas prices made 79 per cent of Canadians mad. Almost two-thirds are still enraged about last winter's convoy protests.
Canadian society is changing quickly, and 55 per cent admitted they were annoyed or angry about how it is evolving, while the economy tended to provoke 53 per cent.
The poll also found that men were generally angrier than women, and seniors and immigrants were less so than the general population. However, those who feel intense rage is still only a small minority.