Angus Reid Global Monitor : Issue Watch

Stephen Harper

Canadians Assess Martin’s Role In Scandal
(Angus Reid Global Scan) - Many adults in Canada believe their current prime minister is fairly responsible for the problems in the federal sponsorship program, according to a poll by The Strategic Counsel released by CTV and the Globe and Mail. 69 per cent of respondents believe Paul Martin should be held accountable, even if he was not directly involved in the scandal. May 3, 2005
Tories Maintain Three-Point Edge In Canada
(Angus Reid Global Scan) - The opposition Conservative party keeps a slight advantage in Canada's federal political scene, according to a poll by Ipsos-Reid for CanWest Global. 33 per cent of respondents would vote for the Tories in the next election, while 30 per cent would support the governing Liberal party. May 2, 2005
Liberals, Tories Remain Tight In Canada
(Angus Reid Global Scan) - The governing Liberal party holds a two-point lead over the opposition Conservatives in Canada, according to a poll by GPC Research. 27 per cent of respondents would vote for the Liberals in the next federal election, while 25 per cent would support the Tories. May 1, 2005
Canadians Agree With Martin: No Election Now
(Angus Reid Global Scan) - Many adults in Canada welcome their prime minister's pledge to hold a federal ballot after the final report on the sponsorship scandal has been published, according to a poll by The Strategic Counsel released by CTV and the Globe and Mail. 61 per cent of respondents believe Paul Martin's offer is reasonable. May 1, 2005
Liberals Barely Lead Conservatives In Canada
(Angus Reid Global Scan) - The governing Liberal party is once again the top political organization in Canada, according to a poll by The Strategic Counsel released by CTV and the Globe and Mail. 30 per cent of respondents would vote for the Liberals in the next federal election. Apr 30, 2005
Quebec Sovereignty Back In The Spotlight
(Angus Reid Global Scan) Mario Canseco - For months, the sovereignty question was absent from public opinion polls conducted in Quebec. Apr 29, 2005
Scandal Changes Canadian Views On Martin
(Angus Reid Global Scan) - Many adults in Canada are dissatisfied with the performance of their prime minister, according to a poll by Ipsos-Reid released by CanWest Global. 55 per cent of respondents say their opinion of Paul Martin has worsened over the last few weeks. Apr 28, 2005
Most Canadians Willing To Wait For Election
(Angus Reid Global Scan) - Many adults in Canada believe forcing a parliamentary ballot in the coming weeks would be unjustified, according to a poll by Ipsos-Reid released by CanWest Global. 61 per cent of respondents would wait for the final report on the federal sponsorship program before heading to the polls again, while 34 per cent want to hold an election this spring. Apr 27, 2005
In Canada, Conservatives First And NDP Gaining
(Angus Reid Global Scan) - The opposition Conservative party is still the top political organization in Canada, according to a poll by Decima Research. 32 per cent of respondents would vote for the Tories in the next federal election. The governing Liberal party is in second place with 27 per cent, followed by the New Democratic Party (NDP) with 21 per cent—a three per cent increase in a week—and Apr 26, 2005
Canada Reviews Martin, Harper Attributes
(Angus Reid Global Scan) - Many Canadians believe Liberal leader Paul Martin is qualified to tackle three key issues, according to a poll by Ipsos-Reid released by CTV and the Globe and Mail. More than 40 per cent of respondents say the current prime minister would handle the economy, foreign issues and social programs better than Conservative leader Stephen Harper. Apr 20, 2005
Canada: Tories Up, Liberals Down, NDP Stable
(Angus Reid Global Scan) - The Conservative party holds the lead in Canadian federal politics, according to a poll by Compas Inc. for CanWest Global. 34 per cent of respondents would vote for the Tories in the next general election, a five per cent increase since February. Apr 18, 2005
Harper Closer To Martin As Canada’s Preferred PM
(Angus Reid Global Scan) - Paul Martin barely remains the first choice to head Canada's federal government, according to a poll by Léger Marketing. 26 per cent of respondents think the Liberal party leader would make the best prime minister. Apr 17, 2005
Canadians Divided On Calling New Election
(Angus Reid Global Scan) - Adults in Canada are split over the possibility of a fresh ballot to the House of Commons, according to a poll by Environics Research Group released by the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation. 41 per cent of respondents believe no issue justifies a new election, while 34 per cent believe the sponsorship scandal should force a snap ballot. Apr 17, 2005
Canadians Review Gomery Inquiry, Next Ballot
(Angus Reid Global Scan) - Many voters in Canada will have several topics on their minds before the next federal election, according to a poll by Ipsos-Reid released by CTV and the Globe and Mail. Only 28 per cent of respondents believe their vote will be based almost entirely on the sponsorship scandal. Apr 13, 2005
Martin Leads Harper As Canada’s Preferred PM
(Angus Reid Global Scan) - Many adults in Canada believe Paul Martin is qualified to head the federal government, according to a poll by Environics Research Group. 35 per cent of respondents think the Liberal party leader would make the best prime minister, a five per cent drop since October. Apr 13, 2005
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