Issue Watch
Track global public opinion on current issues.
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- Abortion
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- Angela Merkel
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- George W. Bush
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- Gordon Brown
- Hamas
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- Iran
- Iraq War
- Israel Election 2009
- Kevin Rudd
- Latin America
- Nicolas Sarkozy
- North Korea
- Oil and Gas
- Same-Sex Marriage
- Silvio Berlusconi
- Stem Cell Research
- Stephen Harper
- Taro Aso
- Terrorism
- Vladimir Putin
Angus Reid Global Monitor : Issue Watch
Stephen Harper
- Martin Should Improve His Image, Say Canadians
- (Angus Reid Global Scan) - Some Canadians believe their current prime minister must strive to regain the trust of voters, according to a poll by Pollara Inc. published in Maclean's. 33 per cent of respondents believe Paul Martin has the most work ahead to improve his public image. Jun 8, 2005
- Many Canadians Would Show Up at Gay Weddings
- (Angus Reid Global Scan) - Many adults in Canada would have no problem attending a same-sex marriage ceremony, according to a poll by Leger Marketing. 63 per cent of respondents would show up for a gay wedding, while 28 per cent would refuse the invitation. Jun 4, 2005
- Canadians See Layton as “Most Honest” Leader
- (Angus Reid Global Scan) - Adults in Canada rank New Democratic Party leader Jack Layton as the most trustworthy federal political leader, according to a poll by Environics Research Group. 27 per cent of respondents believe Layton is most likely to return a lost wallet. May 31, 2005
- Tory Leadership Change Would Do Little in Canada
- (Angus Reid Global Scan) - The opposition Conservative party would get roughly the same support if either of two politicians took over from current leader Stephen Harper, according to a poll by Leger Marketing published in the Globe and Mail. May 30, 2005
- Some Canadians Wary of Harper’s Stances
- (Angus Reid Global Scan) - The views of Stephen Harper on some social issues are a concern for some voters in Canada, according to a poll by Leger Marketing published in the Globe and Mail. 39 per cent of respondents say they are scared of the Conservative leader's position on social issues such as abortion, the death penalty and same-sex marriage. May 29, 2005
- Canadians Prefer Martin Over Harper on Issues
- (Angus Reid Global Scan) - Many adults in Canada believe Paul Martin is better suited to deal with four important topics, according to a poll by Leger Marketing published in the Globe and Mail. 50 per cent of respondents believe the current prime minister is more capable of preserving the unity of the country. May 28, 2005
- Canada’s Tories Gain After Stronach’s Departure
- (Angus Reid Global Scan) - The opposition Conservative party holds a nine per cent in lead in Canada, according to a poll by Compas Inc. published in the Ottawa Citizen. 38 per cent of respondents would vote for the Tories in the next federal election. May 20, 2005
- Canadians Assess Ethics in Federal Politics
- (Angus Reid Global Scan) - Many adults in Canada are reviewing the values of the country's opposition parties in light of recent problems with the federal administration, according to a poll by SES Research. 34 per cent of respondents believe the New Democratic Party is more ethical than the governing Liberal party. May 18, 2005
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Canada’s Liberals Still Popular in Ontario
- (Angus Reid Global Scan) - The governing Liberal party would fare well in Canada's most populous province if a federal election takes place soon, according to a poll by Leger Marketing. 43 per cent of respondents in Ontario would vote for the Liberals. May 17, 2005
- No Election Until Final Gomery Report, Say Canadians
- (Angus Reid Global Scan) - Many adults in Canada do not want to head to the voting booths soon, according to a poll by SES Research. 67 per cent of respondents believe a federal election should be held after the final report from the commission investigating the sponsorship scandal has been issued. May 15, 2005
- Conservatives Have Four-Point Lead In Canada
- (Angus Reid Global Scan) - The opposition Conservative party is now the top federal political organization in Canada, according to a poll by Ipsos-Reid for CanWest Global. 31 per cent of respondents would support the Tories in the next election. May 14, 2005
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Canada’s Martin Plummets on “Honesty” Rating
- (Angus Reid Global Scan) - Many Canadian adults are unhappy with the current federal administration, according to a poll by The Strategic Counsel released by CTV and the Globe and Mail. 63 per cent of respondents believe Liberal prime minister Paul Martin is the most dishonest federal party leader. May 13, 2005
- Slump Over For Liberals in Canada and Ontario
- (Angus Reid Global Scan) - The governing Liberal party extended its advantage in Canada, according to a poll by Decima Research. 37 per cent of respondents would vote for the Liberals in the next federal election, a five per cent increase since early May. May 13, 2005
- Conservatives Lead, Snap Election Possible In Canada
- (Angus Reid Global Scan) - The opposition Conservative party is the most popular political organization in Canada, according to a poll by The Strategic Counsel released by CTV and the Globe and Mail. 31 per cent of respondents would vote for the Tories in the next federal election, a three per cent increase since late April. May 12, 2005
- For Many Canadians, Harper “Just Wants Power”
- (Angus Reid Global Scan) - Many adults in Canada believe Conservative leader Stephen Harper wants to force a federal election solely to sack the current government, according to a poll by Ipsos-Reid released by CanWest Global. 58 per cent of respondents think the opposition party just wants to be in power, while 37 per cent say the Tories can no longer support a Liberal administration that is corr May 10, 2005