Angus Reid Global Monitor : Issue Watch

Immigration

No National ID Card In Canada, U.S.
(CPOD) Oct. 18, 2003 - Canadian and American adults reject the idea of a national identification card to deal with security concerns, according to a poll by Ipsos-Reid. 52 per cent of Canadian respondents and 59 per cent of American respondents are against the proposal. Oct 18, 2003
Problems In “Old Europe”
Mario Canseco As the military operation in Iraq reaches six months—and phrases such as "shock and awe" and "freedom fries" start to fade away from the world's collective memory—the two world leaders who more vehemently opposed the coalition effort are back in the spotlight.B Sep 25, 2003
Arizonans Support Measures Against Illegal Immigrants
(CPOD) Sept. 25, 2003 - A controversial proposal that would deny state and local welfare services to illegal immigrants has the support of Arizonans, according to a poll by the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication at Arizona State University released by KAET-TV Channel 8. 70 per cent of respondents support the initiative, called "Protect Arizona Now." Sep 25, 2003
Algerian Refugee Case Sways New Zealanders
(CPOD) Aug. 26, 2003 - The case of asylum-seeker Ahmed Zaoui continues to divide New Zealanders, according to a poll by DigiPoll published in the New Zealand Herald. 50 per cent of respondents disagree with a decision to allow the Algerian national to remain in the country. Aug 26, 2003
Canadians Mull Terrorist Activity
(CPOD) Aug. 25, 2003 - Residents of Ontario are worried over a possible terrorist act, according to a poll by Navigator Ltd. 60.2 per cent of respondents are concerned over the possibility of an attack in Canadian soil. Aug 25, 2003
Britons Want Tougher Immigration Standards
(CPOD) Aug. 18, 2003 - British citizens are not satisfied with existing immigration guidelines and procedures, according to a poll by YouGov published in The Sun. 82 per cent of respondents say the government's policies regarding asylum seekers are not tough enough. Aug 18, 2003
Loose Berlusconi Dissipates Italian Support
Mario Canseco This summer was supposed to usher in a new era for Italy. Aug 15, 2003
Hispanics Unsure About 2004 Election
(CPOD) Aug. 8, 2003 - Hispanic Americans are mostly undecided in the 2004 presidential election, according to a poll by the New York Times and CBS News. Almost half of all respondents have not made up their minds over voting for George W. Bush or not. Aug 8, 2003
Davis Braces For Recall Election In California
Mario Canseco Last week, California state officials announced that a recall election will take place on Oct. Jul 30, 2003
Too Many Immigrants, Say Americans
(CPOD) Jul. 18, 2003 - Many Americans believe the number of immigrants the country takes in should be reduced, according to a poll by Gallup. 47 per cent of respondents believe current levels of acceptance must decrease. Jul 18, 2003
Racism Present In Some Italian Teens
(CPOD) Jul. 8, 2003 - Some teenagers in Italy foster racist inclinations, according to a specifically designed questionnaire by Italian Jewry. Respondents were asked to agree or disagree with specific statements on immigration, Muslims and Jews. More than half of all surveyed teenagers believe immigrants foment prostitution. Results were similar in assessing the Muslim world, but lower when r Jul 8, 2003
Basque Terrorism Top Concern In Spain
(CPOD) Jul. 8, 2003 - Terrorist attacks are the main concern for Spaniards, according to a poll by Gallup. 62.2 per cent of respondents say incursions by armed group Basque Motherland and Liberty (ETA) are the biggest problem in the country. Jul 8, 2003
Britons Dissatisfied With Blair
(CPOD) Jun. 17, 2003 - The approval rating for Tony Blair continues to slip in Britain, according to a poll by MORI. 38 per cent of respondents are satisfied with the performance of the prime minister, a 10 per cent drop since April. Jun 17, 2003
Too Many Immigrants Arrive Say Spaniards
(CPOD) Apr. 17, 2003 - More Spaniards think their country is welcoming too many immigrants, according to a poll by Gallup Spain. 61.7 per cent of respondents say the country gets more expatriates than it should, a 10 per cent increase since February 2002. Apr 17, 2003
Mexicans Split Over U.N. Security Council Role
(CPOD) Apr. 13, 2003 - Mexicans have conflicting views on their country's involvement in the United Nations (UN) Security Council, according to a poll published in Reforma. 46 per cent of respondents say such participation hurts Mexico, while 39 per cent believe it helps the country. Apr 13, 2003
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