'After all, they're family': Poll finds holiday gatherings still important for most

EDMONTON - The upcoming holiday gatherings with relatives may feel ripe for conflicts over politics, relationships, and social issues, but an online survey suggests a majority of Canadians still feel it's important to spend time with loved ones.

"Over 70 per cent of Canadians feel these are important events," said Leger's executive director, Andrew Enns, in an interview Sunday about the market research company's latest online poll on how Canadians feel about family gatherings.