Angus Reid Global Monitor : Issue Watch

Stephen Harper

One Third of Canadians Back Afghan Mission
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Canadian adults continue to disagree with the decision to prolong the country’s mandate in Afghanistan until 2011, according to a poll by Angus Reid Strategies. 34 per cent of respondents agree with the extension, while 59 per cent disagree. Sep 14, 2008
Canadians Split Over Performance of Conservatives
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Adults in Canada are divided in their assessment of the Conservative party in government, according to a poll by Angus Reid Strategies. 48 per cent of respondents believe the Tories have done a good job in Ottawa, while 46 per cent disagree. Sep 13, 2008
Conservatives Ahead, NDP Gaining in Canada
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - The governing Conservative party has extended its lead in Canada, according to a poll by Angus Reid Strategies. 38 per cent of respondents would support the Tories in next month’s election to the House of Commons, up two points since late August. Sep 12, 2008
Half of Canadians Decry Conservative Flyers
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Many Canadians were not amused by a series of flyers recently sent by Conservative party legislators, according to a poll by Angus Reid Strategies released by the Toronto Star. 49 per cent of respondents believe the mail-outs are inadmissible because they are campaign material, while 27 per cent believe the flyers are acceptable and meant to inform constituents about the government’s policies. Sep 4, 2008
Health Care is Key Issue for Canadian Voters
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - The country’s medical services remain a key concern for Canadians, according to a poll by Angus Reid Strategies released by the Toronto Star. 79 per cent of respondents say health care will be very important when they decide which party to support in the next federal election. Sep 2, 2008
Steady Conservatives Lead Liberals in Canada
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - The governing Conservative party is leading Canada’s federal political scene, according to a poll by Angus Reid Strategies released by the Toronto Star. 36 per cent of respondents would vote for the Tories in the next election to the House of Commons, while 28 per cent would support the Liberal party. Sep 1, 2008
Canadians Adamant on Arctic Sovereignty
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Most adults in Canada believe their federal government should pay attention to the Arctic, according to a poll by Angus Reid Strategies. 74 per cent of respondents believe Canada should invest heavily on securing sovereignty over its Arctic territory. Aug 22, 2008
Canadians Back Apology to Aboriginal Peoples
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Many adults in Canada are satisfied with their federal government’s decision to apologize to the country’s Aboriginal peoples, according to a poll by Angus Reid Strategies. 67 per cent of respondents agree with the apology issued by Canadian prime minister Stephen Harper for Canada’s role in the Indian Residential Schools system. Aug 21, 2008
Five-Point Lead for Conservatives in Canada
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - The governing Conservative party is holding on to the lead in Canada, according to a poll by Angus Reid Strategies. 35 per cent of respondents would support the Tories in the next federal election, while 30 per cent would vote for the opposition Liberal party. Aug 8, 2008
Canadians Keep Steady Views on Economy
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Many adults in Canada keep positive views on their country’s financial situation, according to a poll by Angus Reid Strategies. 67 per cent of respondents rate the economic conditions in Canada as good or very good, while 30 per cent deem them bad or very bad. Jul 29, 2008
Canada Split on Khadr After Interrogation Video
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - The release of a video featuring the interrogation of Omar Khadr did not lead to a major change in the way Canadians feel about this case, according to a poll by Angus Reid Strategies. 38 per cent of respondents want to leave Khadr to face trial by military commission in Guantanamo Bay, while 38 per cent would repatriate him to face due process under Canadian Law. Jul 23, 2008
Many Canadians Want to Renegotiate NAFTA
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Public support for the reassessment of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) has increased in Canada, according to a poll by Angus Reid Strategies. 52 per cent of respondents think their country should do whatever is necessary to renegotiate the terms of the commerce deal, up seven points since March. Jul 22, 2008
Omar Khadr Trial Still Splits Canadians
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Adults in Canada are clearly divided on the pending legal process of Omar Khadr, according to a poll by Angus Reid Strategies. 38 per cent of respondents would leave Khadr to face trial by military commission in Guantanamo Bay, while 37 per cent demand Khadr’s repatriation to face due process under Canadian Law. Jul 13, 2008
More Canadians Oppose Afghanistan Extension
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - More adults in Canada believe the House of Commons was wrong to lengthen the country’s military mission in Afghanistan, according to a poll by Angus Reid Strategies. 58 per cent of respondents disagree with the decision to extend the mandate until the end 2011, up four points in two months. Jul 10, 2008
Trudeau Seen as Best Recent Canadian PM
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Pierre Trudeau is still the favourite former head of government for Canadians, according to a poll by Angus Reid Strategies. 38 per cent of respondents think Trudeau has been Canada’s best prime minister since 1968, up five points since October. Jul 6, 2008
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