Angus Reid Global Monitor | Public Opinion and Polling

British Columbians Troubled by Competing Pipeline Projects

People in British Columbia are not currently embracing either of the two proposals to transport crude from Alberta to facilitate its export to China and other Asian destinations, a new Angus Reid Public Opinion poll has found.

Most Britons Endorse the Creation of Social Mobility Tsar Position

People in Britain are satisfied with the Coalition Government's decision to create a social mobility tsar position, but the politician who has been appointed to this job is a contentious choice, a new Angus Reid Public Opinion poll has found.

Two-in-Five Canadians Would Scrap Long Gun Registry

As a decision on the future of the Canadian Firearms Registry draws near, Canadians hold differing views on whether the so-called long gun registry should be scrapped, a new Angus Reid Public Opinion poll has found.

Confidence Takes a Dip as Canadians Remain Anxious About Economy

Although a majority of Canadians think the national economy is in good shape, people are still anxious about the future and confidence in federal politicians to make the right decisions is low, a new Angus Reid Public Opinion poll has found.

Canadians See More Benefits from NAFTA than Americans

Canadians offer a more positive review of their participation in the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) than Americans do, a new two-country Angus Reid Public Opinion poll has found.

Animosity Over Potential Mosque Near Ground Zero Increases in United States

The controversy over a plan to build a mosque and a 13-story community center in lower Manhattan, a few blocks from Ground Zero, shows no signs of slowing down, a new Angus Reid Public Opinion poll has found.

Most Britons Endorse the Creation of Social Mobility Tsar Position

People in Britain are satisfied with the Coalition Government's decision to create a social mobility tsar position, but the politician who has been appointed to this job is a contentious choice, a new Angus Reid Public Opinion poll has found.

Two-in-Five Canadians Would Scrap Long Gun Registry

As a decision on the future of the Canadian Firearms Registry draws near, Canadians hold differing views on whether the so-called long gun registry should be scrapped, a new Angus Reid Public Opinion poll has found.

Economic Confidence Remains Low Throughout the United States

Most Americans remain worried about the current state of their country’s economy and are becoming more pessimistic about the future, a new Angus Reid Public Opinion poll has found.

Canadians Hold Better View of Obama’s Performance than Britons

Canadians hold a much more positive view of United States President Barack Obama than Britons, a new two-country Angus Reid Public Opinion poll has found.

Americans Praise Flight Attendants for Their Courtesy and Respect

In the wake of the highly publicized incident involving Steven Slater, American flyers express a high level of satisfaction with the way flight attendants perform their duties, a new Angus Reid Public Opinion poll has found.

Brazil’s Lula Keeps Solid Ratings

(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Brazilian president Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva remains highly popular, according to a poll by Ibope. 78 per cent of respondents say Lula’s performance has been good or very good, up three points since June.

Canada, U.S. and Britain Reject Smoking Ban

(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Most people in the United States, Canada and Britain are against legislation that would completely ban smoking, according to a poll by Angus Reid Public Opinion. 61 per cent of Americans, 47 per cent of Canadians and 54 per cent of Britons share this point of view.

Almost Two Thirds of Peruvians Dismiss Garcia

(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Most people in Peru continue to disapprove of President Alan García’s performance, according to a poll by Ipsos, Apoyo, Opinión y Mercado published in El Comercio. 63 per cent of respondents express dissatisfaction with García’s leadership, down two points since July.

Argentineans Expect Néstor Kirchner Comeback

(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Most people in Argentina think former president Néstor Kirchner—also the husband of current president Cristina Fernández de Kirchner—will run for office in the 2011 election, according to a poll by Poliarquía Consultores. 54 per cent of respondents expect Kirchner to be the ruling party’s candidate.