Angus Reid Global Monitor : Issue Watch

Stephen Harper

Some Western Canadians Ponder Separation
(Angus Reid Global Scan) - Some residents of Canada's western provinces openly consider secession, according to a poll by Faron Ellis published in the Western Standard. 35.6 per cent of respondents believe western Canadians should begin to explore the idea of forming their own country. Aug 12, 2005
Martin Loses Points, Layton Gains in Canada
(Angus Reid Global Scan) - Fewer Canadians believe current head of government Paul Martin is the best person for the country's top political job, according to a poll by Environics Research Group. 32 per cent of respondents believe Martin would make the best prime minister, a five per cent drop since January. Aug 1, 2005
Rating Falls Again for Canada’s Martin
(Angus Reid Global Scan) - Paul Martin continues to lose public backing in Canada, according to a poll by Environics Research Group. 41 per cent of respondents approve of the prime minister's performance, a 10 per cent drop since January. Jul 29, 2005
Liberals Get Double-Digit Lead in Canada
(Angus Reid Global Scan) - The Liberal party has extended its advantage in Canada, according to a poll by Pollara Inc. 38 per cent of respondents would vote for the Liberals in the next federal election. Jul 21, 2005
Canadians Have Better View of NDP’s Layton
(Angus Reid Global Scan) - New Democratic Party (NDP) leader Jack Layton is the best-rated federal political leader in Canada, according to a poll by The Strategic Counsel released by CTV and the Globe and Mail. 32 per cent of respondents say their opinion of Layton has improved in the last year. Jul 20, 2005
Canadians Support Same-Sex Marriage Bill
(Angus Reid Global Scan) - Many adults in Canada believe the legislation that allows gay and lesbian partners to get married should be maintained by the next government, according to a poll by The Strategic Counsel released by CTV and the Globe and Mail. 55 per cent of respondents believe Bill C-38 should stand, while 39 per cent would repeal it. Jul 20, 2005
Canadians Would Replace Martin and Harper
(Angus Reid Global Scan) - Many adults in Canada seem uninterested in the country's two main political leaders, according to a poll by The Strategic Counsel released by CTV and the Globe and Mail. 52 per cent of respondents say they would like to see the Liberal party replace Paul Martin, while 59 per cent would remove Conservative leader Stephen Harper. Jul 19, 2005
Martin, Harper Viewed Unfavourably in Canada
(Angus Reid Global Scan) - Many Canadians are disappointed with the performance of Paul Martin, according to a poll by Ipsos-Reid released by CanWest Global. 57 per cent of respondents say their opinion of the Liberal leader and prime minister has worsened over the last few weeks. Jul 4, 2005
Liberals Stable, Tories Falling in Canada
(Angus Reid Global Scan) - The governing Liberal party remains the top political organization in Canada, according to a poll by Ipsos-Reid released by CanWest Global. 35 per cent of respondents would support the Liberals in the next election. Jul 1, 2005
Slump Apparently Over for Canada’s Liberals
(Angus Reid Global Scan) - The Liberal party is once again the leading political organization in Canada, according to a poll by Pollara Inc. 36 per cent of respondents would vote for the Liberals in the next federal election. Jun 30, 2005
Layton Outranks Martin and Harper in BC
(Angus Reid Global Scan) - Jack Layton of the New Democratic Party is the most popular federal political leader in British Columbia, according to a poll by Ipsos-Reid. 63 per cent of respondents in the Canadian province approve of Layton's performance. Jun 22, 2005
Canadians Divided on the Future of Health Care
(Angus Reid Global Scan) - Adults in Canada are divided on the prospects of their medical services, according to a poll by Ipsos-Reid released by CanWest Global. 50 per cent of respondents believe the recent Supreme Court ruling will lead to American-style healthcare in Canada, while 46 per cent disagree. Jun 21, 2005
Liberals Keep Lead, Tories Down in Canada
(Angus Reid Global Scan) - The governing Liberal party extended its advantage in Canada's federal political scene, according to a poll by The Strategic Counsel released by CTV and the Globe and Mail. 34 per cent of respondents would vote for the Liberals in the next election. Jun 13, 2005
Tories Should Not Force Election, Say Canadians
(Angus Reid Global Scan) - Many adults in Canada believe the Conservative party should not try to topple the government in the coming months, according to a poll by Decima Research. 76 per cent of respondents believe the country must wait until the release of the Gomery report to have a federal election. Jun 12, 2005
Canadians Analyze Aftermath of Grewal Tapes
(Angus Reid Global Scan) - Many adults in Canada believe the current debate over conversations between a Conservative parliamentarian and some government officials could affect the country's political scene, according to a poll by Decima Research. 25 per cent of respondents say Gurmant Grewal's tapes are a major issue, while 31 per cent believe the affair is a minor development. Jun 10, 2005
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