Angus Reid Global Monitor : Issue Watch

Stephen Harper

Tories Hold 14-Point Advantage in Canada
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - The governing Conservative party holds a considerable lead in Canada’s federal political scene, according to a poll by Ipsos-Reid released by CanWest Global. 42 per cent of respondents would support the Tories in the next election to the House of Commons. Nov 10, 2007
Canadians Want Senate Referendum, Support Reform
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Many adults in Canada believe a nationwide ballot should decide the future of their upper house, according to a poll by Angus Reid Strategies. 77 per cent of respondents support holding a referendum on the Senate. Nov 9, 2007
A Third of Canadians Say Trudeau was Best PM
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - A third of adults in Canada retain positive feelings about the tenure of Pierre Trudeau as their head of government, according to a poll by Angus Reid Strategies. 33 per cent of respondents think Trudeau has been Canada’s best prime minister since 1968, down nine points since June. Oct 26, 2007
Tories Lead, But Few Canadians Want an Election
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - The Conservative party holds a five-point lead in Canada, but few voters look forward to an early House of Commons ballot, according to a poll by Angus Reid Strategies. 34 per cent of respondents would vote for the governing Tories in the next federal election, up one point since August. Oct 20, 2007
More Canadians Concerned About Drug Abuse
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Many adults in Canada are worried about drug abuse, according to a poll by Angus Reid Strategies. 51 per cent of respondents think their country has a serious problem and it affects the whole country, up eight points since June. Oct 18, 2007
Canadians Review Performance of Harper’s Tories
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Adults in Canada offer differing views on their current federal administration, according to a poll by Angus Reid Strategies. 25 per cent of respondents think the Conservative government has performed adequately and deserves to stay in office with a minority, while 19 per cent believe the Tories have performed well and deserve a majority in the House of Commons. Oct 16, 2007
Canadians, Liberals Assess Dion’s Chances
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Many adults in Canada—as well as supporters of the Liberal party—believe Stéphane Dion will not be able to serve as the country’s head of government, according to a poll by Angus Reid Strategies. 69 per cent of national respondents—and 66 per cent of those who voted for the Grits in the 2006 federal election—think Dion will probably never form a government as leader. Oct 12, 2007
Canadians Ponder Complete Handgun Ban
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Many adults in Canada would support changes to their current firearm legislation, according to a poll by Angus Reid Strategies. 52 per cent of respondents think a complete ban on handguns would be justified, since current regulations are not working and guns stolen from legal owners are being used in crimes. Sep 5, 2007
Harper at 31%, Dion Lower in Canada
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Less than a third of Canadians are content with the performance of Stephen Harper, according to a poll by Angus Reid Strategies. 31 per cent of respondents approve of the way their prime minister has handled his duties, and 25 per cent say their opinion of Harper has worsened over the past month. Sep 1, 2007
Canadian Tories Stagnant After Cabinet Shuffle
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Support for the governing Conservative party remains stable in Canada, according to a poll by Angus Reid Strategies. 33 per cent of decided voters would support the Tories in the next federal election. Aug 31, 2007
Canadians Split on Harper’s Commitment to Arctic
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Adults in Canada are divided on the way their current federal administration will deal with the Arctic, according to a poll by Angus Reid Strategies. 44 per cent of respondents express confidence in the government of Stephen Harper to secure Canada's Arctic sovereignty, while 43 per cent do not. Aug 21, 2007
Canadians Call for Action on Aboriginal Issues
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Many adults in Canada believe their federal administration should act on pending Aboriginal concerns, according to a poll by Angus Reid Strategies. 71 per cent of respondents believe the government should speed-up existing Aboriginal land claims disputes, and 64 per cent want Ottawa to do more to deal with poverty in Aboriginal communities. Jul 26, 2007
Canadians Ponder Options on Aging Workforce
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Adults in Canada hold differing views on how their country should prepare for a future worker shortage, according to a poll by Angus Reid Strategies. 46 per cent of respondents would offer more tax breaks to families with young children, and 31 per cent would promote Canada as a destination for skilled immigrants. Jul 25, 2007
Gas Price Worries Decline in Canada
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Fewer adults in Canada report setbacks due to increased fuel costs, according to a poll by Angus Reid Strategies. 56 per cent of respondents say recent price increases in gasoline have caused a financial hardship in their households, down 10 points since May. Jul 24, 2007
Harper Falls to 29%, Dion at 14% in Canada
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Fewer Canadians are satisfied with their prime minister, according to a poll by Angus Reid Strategies. 29 per cent of respondents approve of Stephen Harper's performance, and 28 per cent say their opinion of the head of government worsened over the past month. Jul 22, 2007
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