Angus Reid Global Monitor : Issue Watch

Immigration

Most Americans Endorse Path to Citizenship
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Two-in-five adults in the United States believe the country should provide a way for illegal immigrants currently in the country to gain legal citizenship if they pass background checks, pay fines, and have jobs, according to a poll by the Pew Research Center for the People & the Press. 61 per cent of respondents favour this rationale, while 32 per cent disagree. Nov 10, 2008
Irish Want to Restrict Immigration
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Two-thirds of people in Ireland want to reconsider their country’s immigration laws, according to a poll by Amarach Research. 66 per cent of respondents think immigration into Ireland should be more restrictive. Sep 17, 2008
Spaniards Ponder Impact of Foreign Workers
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - The majority of people in Spain do not think that foreign residents are taking away jobs from Spaniards, according to a poll by Sigma Dos published in El Mundo. 60 per cent of respondents agree with this view, while 37 per cent do believe that foreigners are affecting the livelihoods of Spaniards. Aug 25, 2008
Immigration Good, Illegality Bad for Americans
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Many adults in the United States believe immigration is positive, according to a poll by Gallup. 64 per cent of respondents think immigration is a good thing, while 30 per cent deem it a bad thing. Jul 19, 2008
Canadians Review Immigration System’s Priorities
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Adults in Canada have a clear idea of the issues their immigration system should address, according to a poll by Angus Reid Strategies. 83 per cent of respondents believe it is important to attract high-skilled workers who want to immigrate to Canada, while 81 per cent feel the same way about entrepreneurs and investors who can start a business in Canada. Jun 24, 2008
Controlling Border Important for Most Americans
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Adults in the United States have a clear idea of what the most important goal of their immigration policy should be, according to a poll by Rasmussen Reports. 63 per cent of respondents believe gaining control of the border should be a priority, while 28 per cent would prefer to legalize the status of undocumented workers already living in the United States. Jun 23, 2008
Italians Assess Maroni’s Immigration Bill
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Most people in Italy support the proposals to reform immigration laws tabled by interior minister Roberto Maroni, according to a poll by IPR Marketing published in La Repubblica. 63 per cent of respondents are in favour of allowing citizens from other European Union (EU) countries to stay in Italy for over three months only if they have enough income and inform the authorities of their whereabouts. Jun 1, 2008
Swiss Oppose Citizenship-by-Consensus Law
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - The majority of people in Switzerland oppose reinstating a process that allows people to vote in favour or against granting citizenship to immigrants, according to a poll by GfS Research Institute released by the Swiss Broadcasting Corporation. 56 per cent of respondents would vote against bringing back this mechanism in an upcoming referendum, while 33 per cent would vote in favour. May 25, 2008
Americans Split on Building New Border Fence
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Adults in the United States are divided on whether their government should erect a fence along 670 miles of the border between the U.S. and Mexico, according to a poll by Ipsos-Public Affairs released by the Associated Press. 49 per cent of respondents favour the idea, while 48 per cent are opposed. May 4, 2008
Country Changed by Immigration, Say Britons
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Most people in Britain think their country has markedly changed due to the increased number of foreign-born residents, according to a poll by Ipsos-MORI. 58 per cent of respondents say parts of the country don’t feel like Britain anymore because of immigration, up four points since 2005. Apr 24, 2008
Immigration Has Damaged Culture, Say Britons
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - The majority of people in Britain think a high influx of immigrants over the years has damaged and diluted the country’s culture, according to a poll by YouGov released by Juniper TV. 58 per cent of respondents agree with this assessment, while 25 per cent think immigration to Britain has enriched the country’s culture. Apr 11, 2008
Most Britons Call for Immigration Limits
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - More than three-in-four Britons think new laws are needed to reduce the number of immigrants arriving to their country, according to a poll by ICM Research. 78 per cent of respondents think it should be made harder for immigrants to settle in Britain. Jan 29, 2008
Animosity Over Immigration Grows in the U.S.
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - As the year ends, more people in the United States have a negative opinion of immigration, according to a poll by Hart/McInturff released by the Wall Street Journal and NBC News. 52 per cent of respondents think immigration hurts the U.S. more than it helps it, up eight points since June. Dec 31, 2007
Citizenship Test Backed in Six Countries
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Adults in Germany, Britain and the United States clearly support examining prospective immigrants, according to a poll by Harris Interactive published in the Financial Times. At least 80 per cent of respondents in the three countries want new immigrants to take a citizenship and language test. Dec 29, 2007
High Support for Immigration Crackdown in U.S.
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Many adults in the United States support enacting punitive measures in order to curb illegal immigration, according to a poll by YouGov/Polimetrix released by The Economist. At least 75 per cent of respondents would increase fines for employers who hire illegal immigrants, require police to report illegal immigrants to federal government, and make it a crime to hire illegal immigrants. Dec 17, 2007
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