Angus Reid Global Monitor : Issue Watch

Stephen Harper

More Canadians Oppose Afghanistan Extension
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - More adults in Canada believe the House of Commons was wrong to lengthen the country’s military mission in Afghanistan, according to a poll by Angus Reid Strategies. 58 per cent of respondents disagree with the decision to extend the mandate until the end 2011, up four points in two months. Jul 10, 2008
Trudeau Seen as Best Recent Canadian PM
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Pierre Trudeau is still the favourite former head of government for Canadians, according to a poll by Angus Reid Strategies. 38 per cent of respondents think Trudeau has been Canada’s best prime minister since 1968, up five points since October. Jul 6, 2008
Flag, Armed Forces Make Canadians Proud
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - The flag and the armed forces are the foremost sources of pride for Canadians, according to a poll by Angus Reid Strategies. 86 per cent of respondents are very or moderately proud of the Canadian flag, and 80 per cent feel the same way about their armed forces. Jul 1, 2008
Canadians Ponder Dion’s Proposed Carbon Tax
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Canadian adults hold mixed views on a plan recently introduced by the opposition Liberal party, according to a poll by Angus Reid Strategies. 65 per cent of respondents believe the proposed carbon tax will ultimately lead people to be more mindful of their carbon consumption and change their behaviour, and 47 per cent believe putting a price on greenhouse gas emissions is a good idea. Jun 26, 2008
Grits Gain, Conservatives Lead in Canada
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - The governing Conservative party remains ahead in Canada’s political scene, according to a poll by Angus Reid Strategies released by the Toronto Star. 33 per cent of respondents would vote for the Tories in the next federal election, while 30 per cent would support the opposition Liberal party. Jun 26, 2008
Canadians Review Immigration System’s Priorities
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Adults in Canada have a clear idea of the issues their immigration system should address, according to a poll by Angus Reid Strategies. 83 per cent of respondents believe it is important to attract high-skilled workers who want to immigrate to Canada, while 81 per cent feel the same way about entrepreneurs and investors who can start a business in Canada. Jun 24, 2008
Canadians Assess New Nuclear Power Stations
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Adults in Canada are open to enhancing their nuclear power capabilities, but voice concerns over potential hazards, according to a poll by Angus Reid Strategies. 50 per cent of respondents support building more nuclear power stations in Canada, while 35 per cent are opposed. Jun 12, 2008
Canadians Hold Negative Views on Government
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Many adults in Canada appear disappointment with the traits of their current federal administration, according to a poll by Angus Reid Strategies. 51 per cent of respondents believe the government headed by Stephen Harper is arrogant, and 50 per cent deem it secretive. May 31, 2008
Canadians Would Investigate Security Breach
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Many adults in Canada believe a security breach that led to the resignation of foreign affairs minister Maxime Bernier should be investigated, according to a poll by Angus Reid Strategies. 57 per cent of respondents think the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) should look into the matter. May 30, 2008
Canadians Adamant on Modifying the Senate
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Many Canadian adults remain in favour of enacting changes to their upper house, according to a poll by Angus Reid Strategies. 64 per cent of respondents would limit appointed senators to eight-year terms, and 60 per cent would allow Canadians to directly elect their senators. May 29, 2008
Tories Lead by Seven, Bloc Gains in Canada
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - The governing Conservative party holds the upper hand in Canada’s political scene, according to a poll by Angus Reid Strategies released by the Toronto Star. 34 per cent of respondents would vote for the Tories in the next federal election, while 27 per cent would vote for the Liberal party. May 25, 2008
Canadians More Concerned About Economy
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Fewer adults in Canada provide a positive assessment of their country’s finances, according to a poll by Angus Reid Strategies. 68 per cent of respondents rate the economic conditions in Canada as good or very good, down five points since March. May 23, 2008
Canadians Still Oppose Afghan Mission Extension
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Many adults in Canada believe the House of Commons should not have extended the country’s military mandate in Afghanistan until the end of 2011, according to a poll by Angus Reid Strategies. 54 per cent of respondents disagree with the decision. May 13, 2008
Support for Aboriginal Apology Hikes in Canada
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - More Canadians believe their government should follow Australia’s example and extend an apology to its Aboriginal population, according to a poll by Angus Reid Strategies. 53 per cent of respondents think an official apology is warranted, up 11 points since March. May 8, 2008
Conservatives Drop, Liberals Gain in Canada
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Fewer Canadians are voicing support for the governing Conservative party, according to a poll by Angus Reid Strategies released by the Toronto Star. 33 per cent of respondents would vote for the Tories in the next election to the House of Commons, down three points since late March. Apr 28, 2008
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