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Stephen Harper

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.

Aug 27, 2010

Canadian Tories Lose Steam, Liberals Gain Ground

(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Canada’s governing Conservative Party has lost popularity and is seeing its main opponent get closer, according to a poll by Angus Reid Public Opinion. 33 per cent of respondents would support the Tories in the next election to the House of Commons, down three points since early July.

Aug 13, 2010

Canadians Want to Keep Safe Injection Site

(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Support for the city of Vancouver’s safe injection site, Insite, is high across Canada, according to a poll by Angus Reid Public Opinion. 43 per cent of respondents back the operations at Insite, while 24 per cent oppose them.

Jul 31, 2010

Canadians Support Mandatory Long Form Census

(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Many adults in Canada believe the country should continue to have a long form census, according to a poll by Angus Reid Public Opinion. 58 per cent of respondents believe this type of survey yields data that is important to make policy decisions in all areas of public service, and should remain mandatory.

Jul 26, 2010

Most Canadians Would Directly Elect Senators

(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Many adults in Canada want to play an active role in choosing the members of the country’s upper house, according to a poll by Angus Reid Public Opinion. 70 per cent of respondents support allowing Canadians to directly elect their senators.

Jul 25, 2010

Tories Have Nine-Point Advantage in Canada

(Angus Reid Public Opinion) - The Conservative Party remains ahead of its rivals in Canada, according to a poll by Angus Reid Public Opinion. 36 per cent of respondents would vote for the Tories in the next federal election.

Jul 13, 2010

Canadians Demand Names in CSIS Controversy

(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Many adults in Canada believe the names of the politicians who allegedly are under the influence of foreign governments should be revealed, according to a poll by Angus Reid Public Opinion. 67 per cent of respondents think the names should be made public.

Jul 9, 2010

Trudeau Best, Mulroney Worst for Canadians

(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Pierre Trudeau remains the favourite recent former head of government for Canadians, according to a poll by Angus Reid Public Opinion. 38 per cent of respondents think Trudeau has been Canada’s best prime minister since 1968.

Jul 5, 2010

Half of Canadians Perceive Economy as Good

(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Fewer people in Canada—but still a majority—express positive views on the country’s financial standing, according to a poll by Angus Reid Public Opinion. 51 per cent of respondents rate the economic conditions in Canada today as good or very good, down seven points since May.

Jul 4, 2010

Views of Canadians on Economy Remain Steady

(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - As was the case last month, a majority of Canadians are content with their national economy, and concerns over the future are significantly lower than in the United States or Britain.

Jun 4, 2010

Canadian Tories Lead, But Merger Could Sway Voters

(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - The Conservative Party is still in first place in Canada, according to a poll by Angus Reid Public Opinion. 35 per cent of respondents would support the Tories in the next federal election.

Jun 1, 2010

Canadians Back New Rules for Criminal Pardons

(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - The recent proposal to modify the rules regarding criminal pardons is supported by a large proportion of Canadians, according to a poll by Angus Reid Public Opinion. 81 per cent of respondents agree with the bill recently introduced by Canadian public safety minister Vic Toews.

May 19, 2010

Conservatives Lead, Bloc Gains in Canada

(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - The Conservative Party remains ahead of its rivals in Canada, according to a poll by Angus Reid Public Opinion. 35 per cent of respondents would support the Tories in the next election to the House of Commons.

May 4, 2010

More Canadians Satisfied with Domestic Economy

(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Many people in Canada believe the country’s financial standing has improved this year, according to a poll by Angus Reid Public Opinion. 58 per cent of respondents rate the economic conditions in Canada today as good or very good, up four points since March.

Apr 28, 2010

Few Canadians Endorse Bigger House of Commons

(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Few people in Canada support a government proposal to increase the number of seats in the lower house of Parliament from 308 to 338, according to a poll by Angus Reid Public Opinion. 17 per cent of respondents think this would be beneficial for Canada, whereas 31 per cent say it would be detrimental.

Apr 12, 2010