"check the latest survey of Canadian concerns..."  So I did, Reg.  At a loss as to what thread to follow, I just googled, "Latest Survey of Canadian Concerns."
Here's what I got: There really is something by that name.  It's not a "survey" as such, but the name for a collection of news items from Yahoo News. Latest bits: 61% of Canadian women have unintended pregnancy; Canada may soon provide legislation for paid leave of domestic violence victims; Canadian Dollar Retreats.
Stuff like that.

Other new surveys: 
Canadian Muslims ("reveals major concerns")
Health of Canadian Democracy ("improving...")
Nationwide Survey ("privacy concerns impact health care...")
Environics (Canadians "pro immigration, but souring" on U.S.)

So, perhaps we need another nationwide, major survey to back up your claim, Reg.  Maybe something that asks, "Think of First Nations issues...(occasionally) (Often) (hardly ever).

Without it, your assertion is nothing but a guess.  Could be right...maybe not.