Angus Reid Global Monitor : Issue Watch

Stephen Harper

Canadians Doubt DFAIT Would Help Abroad
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Many adults in Canada remain skeptical about their government's ability to assist them if they were detained in a foreign country, according to a poll by Angus Reid Strategies. 53 per cent of respondents are not confident that the Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade (DFAIT) would come to their aid, up three points since February. Jun 26, 2007
A summer of doubts in Canada
Earlier this year, a spring federal election seemed inevitable in Canada. The governing Conservative party surpassed the 40 per cent mark in several voting intention surveys, and theories surfaced about the way the government headed by Stephen Harper would contrive its own defeat to meet the electorate and get a majority mandate. Jun 26, 2007
Views on Harper, Dion Worsen in Canada
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Public support for Stephen Harper fell this month in Canada, according to a poll by Angus Reid Strategies. 31 per cent of respondents approve of their prime minister's performance, and 37 per cent say their opinion of Harper worsened over the past month. Jun 24, 2007
No Momentum for Canada’s Federal Parties
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Public support for Canada's main political organizations remains virtually stagnant, according to a poll by Angus Reid Strategies. 34 per cent of respondents would vote for the governing Conservatives in the next federal election, while 27 per cent would support the opposition Liberal party. Jun 23, 2007
Canadians Want Greens in Parliament
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Many adults in Canada would like the Green party to have representation in the House of Commons, according to a poll by Angus Reid Strategies. 58 per cent of respondents think it is important for the country to have a Green party member of Parliament. Jun 22, 2007
Canadians Still Upset at Liberal Party
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Many adults in Canada believe the Liberal party has not left a recent embarrassment behind, according to a poll by Angus Reid Strategies. 64 per cent of respondents think the Liberals have not done enough to regain the trust of Canadians since the sponsorship scandal. Jun 21, 2007
Tories Drop, Liberals Stagnant in Canada
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Canada's main federal parties are virtually even, according to a poll by Ipsos-Reid released by CanWest Global. 32 per cent of respondents would vote for the governing Conservative party in the next federal election, while 31 per cent would support the Liberal party. Jun 20, 2007
Three-in-Ten Canadians Could Back NDP
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Public support for Canada's opposition New Democratic Party (NDP) could grow in the next federal ballot, according to a poll by Angus Reid Strategies. 30 per cent of respondents say they would definitely or probably consider voting for the NDP in the next election to the House of Commons. Jun 20, 2007
Most Canadians Pick Evolution Over Creationism
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Many adults in Canada believe the theory of evolution is correct, according to a poll by Angus Reid Strategies. 59 per cent of respondents think human beings evolved from less advanced life forms over millions of years. Jun 19, 2007
Canadians Shun Harper, Side with Bono
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Adults in Canada find the claims of a singer and activist more credible than the words of their own prime minister, according to a poll by Angus Reid Strategies. 48 per cent of respondents think Bono was truthful when he accused Stephen Harper of "blocking progress" in the fight against global poverty. Jun 15, 2007
Canadians Reject Harper’s Climate Change Targets
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Many adults in Canada disagree with one of their federal administration's ideas to fight global warming, according to a poll by Angus Reid Strategies. 60 per cent of respondents reject the government's proposal of intensity-based targets. Jun 12, 2007
Canadians Want to End Afghanistan Mission
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Many adults in Canada believe their country's commitment to Afghanistan should come to an end soon, according to a poll by Angus Reid Strategies. 50 per cent of respondents think Canada should withdraw its troops from Afghanistan before their mandate ends in February 2009. Jun 8, 2007
Conservatives Have Seven-Point Edge in Canada
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - The Conservative party has retained the lead in Canada's federal political scene, according to a poll by Leger Marketing. 37 per cent of respondents would vote for the governing Tories in the next election to the House of Commons. Jun 6, 2007
Dion Attack Ad Hurts Harper More in Canada
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - A television spot authorized by the Conservative party which questions Liberal leader Stéphane Dion has affected the views of Canadians on their prime minister, according to a poll by Angus Reid Strategies. 33 per cent of respondents say their opinion of Conservative leader Stephen Harper has worsened, while 24 per cent feel the same way about Dion. Jun 6, 2007
Gas Prices a Financial Hardship for Canadians
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Many adults in Canada are suffering due to increased fuel costs, according to a poll by Angus Reid Strategies. 66 per cent of respondents say recent price increases in gasoline have caused a financial hardship in their households. Jun 5, 2007
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