Issue Watch
Track global public opinion on current issues.
- 2008: Race for the White House
- 2008: The U.S. Electoral College
- Abortion
- Africa
- Angela Merkel
- Death Penalty
- Economy and Globalization
- Environment
- European Union
- George W. Bush
- Global Warming
- Gordon Brown
- Hamas
- Immigration
- 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
- Canada Remains Split Over Same-Sex Marriage
- (Angus Reid Consultants - CPOD Global Scan) - Adults in Canada are divided over the concept of wedlock for homosexual partners, according to a poll by SES Research. 46 per cent of respondents believe only marriages between a man and a woman should be legally recognized, while 45 per cent think same-sex couples should be allowed to be married. Feb 9, 2005
- Canadians Want Referendum On Same-Sex Marriage
- (Angus Reid Consultants - CPOD Global Scan) - Many adults in Canada want to get directly involved in the decisions regarding same-sex marriage, according to a poll by Compas Inc. for the National Post and Global National. 67 per cent of respondents believe the issue should be settled in a national referendum among all Canadians. Feb 3, 2005
- Martin Best Possible PM For Canadians
- (Angus Reid - CPOD Global Scan) - Many adults in Canada think Paul Martin is qualified for the country's top political job, according to a poll by Environics Research Group. 37 per cent of respondents believe Martin would make the best prime minister, a three per cent drop since October. Jan 19, 2005
- Three PM’s Among Least-Liked Canadians
- (Angus Reid - CPOD Global Scan) - The current prime minister and two former heads of government cap a list of unpopular Canadians, according to a poll by the Strategic Counsel published in Maclean's. Paul Martin finished in first place when respondents were asked to name the least-liked living persons in the country. Jan 15, 2005
- Canadians Review Martin’s Minority Government
- (CPOD) Nov. 13, 2004 - Voters in Canada appear to be slightly divided on how opposition parties should deal with the minority government led by Paul Martin, according to a poll by EKOS Research published in the Toronto Star. 56 per cent of respondents say the parties should cooperate with the prime minister and avoid another election, while 40 per cent want the opposition to stick to their princip Nov 13, 2004
- Liberals Still On Top In Canada
- (CPOD) Oct. 20, 2004 - The Liberal party remains the most popular political organization in Canada, according to a poll by Environics Research Group. 39 per cent of respondents would vote for the Liberals in the next federal election, while 28 per cent would support the Conservative party. Oct 20, 2004
- Liberals Remain Top Party In Canada
- (CPOD) Aug. 24, 2004 - The ruling Liberal party is still the top political organization in Canada, according to a poll by SES Research released by Sun Media. 33 per cent of respondents would vote for the Liberals in the next federal election. Aug 24, 2004
- Martin Seen As Best PM For Canada
- (CPOD) Aug. 23, 2004 - Many Canadians believe Paul Martin is the most capable politician for the country's top political job, according to a poll by SES Research released by Sun Media. 36 per cent of respondents believe Martin would make the best prime minister, an eight per cent increase since June. Aug 23, 2004
- Canadians Consider Government Possibilities
- (CPOD) Jun. 29, 2004 - In the event of a close race in the Canadian federal election, many voters would prefer to have a government encompassing two left-leaning parties, according to a poll by Ipsos-Reid released by CTV and the Globe and Mail. 56 per cent of respondents say a Liberal-led minority government supported by the New Democratic Party (NDP) would be acceptable. Jun 29, 2004
- Minority Likely In Canada, Parties Almost Tied
- (CPOD) Jun. 27, 2004 - The ruling Liberal party is barely leading in the Canadian federal election, according to a poll by Ipsos-Reid released by CTV and the Globe and Mail. 32 per cent of respondents would vote for the Liberals, while 31 per cent would support the opposition Conservatives. Jun 27, 2004
- Conditional Support For Private Health Care In Canada
- (CPOD) Jun. 27, 2004 - Many Canadians would conditionally back private medical assistance, according to a poll by Environics Research Group. 66 per cent of respondents would support having health care services provided by the private sector, provided that patients are not required to pay out of their own pockets. Jun 27, 2004
- Liberals, Tories Tied In Canada
- (CPOD) Jun. 24, 2004 - The ruling Liberal party and the opposition Conservative party are tied a few days prior to the federal election in Canada, according to a poll by Environics Research Group. 33 per cent of respondents would vote for the Liberals, while 33 per cent would support the Conservatives. Jun 24, 2004
- Liberal Comeback, Canadian Election Tight
- (CPOD) Jun. 23, 2004 - The ruling Liberal party has regained the lead a week before the federal election in Canada, according to a poll by Ipsos-Reid released by CTV and the Globe and Mail. 34 per cent of respondents would vote for the Liberals, while 28 per cent would support the opposition Conservatives. Jun 23, 2004
- Liberals Overtake Tories In Canada
- (CPOD) Jun. 23, 2004 - The ruling Liberal party is once again on top in the Canadian federal election, according to a tracking poll by SES Research and CPAC. 34 per cent of respondents would vote for the Liberals, while 31 per cent would support the opposition Conservatives. Jun 23, 2004
- Tories With Wider Lead In Canada
- (CPOD) Jun. 21, 2004 - The opposition Conservative party maintains the lead in Canada's federal election, according to a poll by Ipsos-Reid released by CTV and the Globe and Mail. 32 per cent of respondents would vote for the Conservatives, while 29 per cent would support the ruling Liberals. Jun 21, 2004