“At times of crisis, Canadians look to governments and their leaders as sources of information, services, direction, and assurance.” That, from Daniel Tisch, CEO of the Argyle Group, a communications and public engagement firm. So, Argyle commissioned Leger Research to assess the relationship Canadians have with their governments during the COVID-19 crisis. At the national level, 46 per cent of respondents report improved relations with the federal government. In Manitoba and Saskatchewan – we are viewed as one entity by some pollsters – 43 per cent see an improved relationship with the feds. Albert and Quebec are the only two provinces with lower number at 42 and 39 per cent respectively. 46 per cent of people in Manitoba and Saskatchewan say their relationship with their respective provincial government has improved. 37 per cent say their relationships with their municipal government has improved. That last one shows a definite east/west split in Canada with provinces east of Manitoba in the 43 to 46 per cent range while Alberta is at 36 per cent and BC at 33 per cent.