Friday, February 03, 2012
Toronto, ON – Prime Minister Stephen Harper and the Government of Canada may face a tough public relations battle on Old-Age Security reform if it moves ahead with its plans to raise the age of eligibility to 67, according to a new Ipsos Reid poll conducted on behalf of Global Television and Postmedia news.
Wednesday, February 01, 2012
Toronto, ON – In the wake of the Costa Concordia disaster off the coast of Italy, a new Ipsos Reid poll conducted on behalf of Global TV and Postmedia News Service has revealed that three in ten (29%) Canadians believe the Costa Concordia disaster is ‘symptomatic of a bigger problem in the pleasure cruise industry’ and it has made them less likely to book a cruise if they wanted to take a vacation.
Wednesday, January 04, 2012
Toronto, ON – The top-five trusted professions from 2010 have reprised their role in the top five in 2011, according to a new Ipsos Reid poll conducted on behalf of Postmedia News and Global Television. Eight in ten (78%, -1 point) Canadians say they trust pharmacists, scoring them a 5, 6, or 7 on a trust scale of 1 to 7. Following closely are doctors (75%, unchanged), Canadian soldiers (74%, +2 points), and airline pilots (73%, -2 points). Rounding out the top-five spots are teachers, who are trusted by 65% of the population (unchanged).
Tuesday, January 03, 2012
Toronto, ON – Things are looking up for Canadians, overall, in 2012 as nine in ten (88%) expect it to be a ‘good’ year (26% very/62% somewhat) for them and their family, according to a new Ipsos Reid poll conducted on behalf of Postmedia News and Global Television. Conversely, just two in ten (12%) think that it will be a ‘bad’ year (3% very/9% somewhat) for them and their family.
Monday, January 02, 2012
Toronto, ON – All things considered, three quarters (74%) of Canadians say that 2011 was a good year (15% very/59% somewhat) for them and their family, according to a new Ipsos Reid poll conducted on behalf of Postmedia News and Global Television. While most say the year was good for them, one quarter (26%) of Canadians maintain that 2011 was a bad year (6% very/21% somewhat) for them.
Friday, December 30, 2011
Toronto, ON – From among a list of 15 possible contenders, four in ten (37%) Canadians believe that Royal Newlyweds Prince William and Kate – the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge – are the top international newsmakers of 2011, according to a new poll conducted on behalf of Postmedia News and Global Television. In a year filled with economic turmoil, political unrest and the death of numerous world leaders, Canadians chose the two most famous newlyweds in the world as the top newsmakers of the year. Nearly half of Atlantic Canadians (46%) and British Columbians (45%) say Wills and Kate are the top newsmakers, followed by those living in Alberta (38%), Saskatchewan and Manitoba (37%), Ontario (37%) and Quebec (29%). Women (48%) were twice as likely (25%) to believe they’re the biggest newsmakers of the year.
Wednesday, December 28, 2011
Toronto, ON – Given a list of 14 possible contenders, nearly four in ten (37%) Canadians say that the death of Jack Layton, leader of the NDP, was the biggest Canadian news story of 2011, with no other news story coming close. The tragic loss of the likeable Jack Layton to cancer came only months after he led the NDP to its best showing in electoral history, firmly securing its position as the Official Opposition. The “orange crush”, in Quebec, displaced the Bloc as the alternative to the Conservatives, and painted much of the province orange. The outpouring of grief and support from Canadians, culminating in a touching celebration of his life at Roy Thompson Hall, culminate to make this event the top news story of 2011 in Canada. In fact, Quebecers (50%) are the most likely to say that the death of Jack Layton was the biggest news story in Canada, followed by those living in Atlantic Canada (43%), Ontario (38%), Manitoba and Saskatchewan (37%), British Columbia (26%) and Alberta (16%).
Tuesday, December 27, 2011
Toronto, ON – The year 2011 has been a newsworthy year. From celebration and triumph to death and disaster, this year has seen it all. Canadians were given a list of seven news stories and asked which one they believe was the biggest news story of 2011 outside of Canada. Interestingly, different demographic groups identified different top stories, but the aggregated results reveal the overall winner.
Saturday, December 24, 2011
Toronto, ON – It appears that the Christmas turkey, as well as other holiday traditions, might be getting stuffed, according to a new Ipsos Reid poll conducted on behalf of Postmedia News and Global Television. While seven in ten (72%) Canadians say they’ll have turkey for Christmas dinner, that’s down 3 points since last year and down 9 points since 2007.
Friday, December 23, 2011
Toronto, ON – The debate between using the word “Christmas” and a more inclusive reference to the “holidays” is becoming an annual tradition in Canada, but most Canadians appear to remain firm in their defence of the more traditional moniker, according to a new Ipsos Reid poll conducted on behalf of Postmedia News and Global Television.
Thursday, December 22, 2011
Toronto, ON – Most (84%) Canadians believe that the current debt crisis in the Euro Zone will have an impact (25% a lot/59% somewhat) on Canada as a whole, according to a new Ipsos Reid poll conducted on behalf of Postmedia News and Global Television. Just two in ten (16%) believe that he debt crisis won’t impact (2% not at all/14% not really) Canada as a whole.
Wednesday, December 21, 2011
Toronto, ON – Despite having a majority government in Ottawa, Canadians perceive that less is being accomplished on key government files this year than in the minority government situation of last year, according to a new Ipsos Reid poll conducted on behalf of Postmedia News and Global Television. In every area studied, with the exception of healthcare, fewer Canadians believe things were accomplished this year than last year.
Thursday, December 01, 2011
Toronto, ON – An Ipsos Reid poll conducted for Postmedia News and Global Television released today indicates that while a majority (58%) of Canadians may see merit in the idea of having large trucks install side guards in order to prevent cyclists and pedestrians from getting trapped in the space between a truck's wheels if they are hit, an equal number (60%) think the cost of requiring trucks to install side guards is too much for truck drivers at a time when the economy is fragile.
Monday, November 14, 2011
Toronto, ON – Nearly half of current NDP and Liberal supporters would support the merger of their parties under the banner of one unified party to take on Harper and the Tories, according to a new Ipsos Reid poll conducted on behalf of Postmedia News and Global Television.
Thursday, November 03, 2011
Methodology
Tuesday, October 04, 2011
Toronto, ON – With less than two days left before Ontario voters head to the polls, a new Ipsos Reid poll conducted exclusively for Global News, CFRB NewsTalk 1010 and the Ottawa Citizen suggests that the Ontario Liberals are headed back into government at Queen’s Park with an assured minority and poised for a potential historic three-peat Majority.
Saturday, October 01, 2011
A new Ipsos Reid study conducted on behalf of Global Television takes the pulse of Canadian citizens across the country. To learn more, please download the full presentation in the right column.
Saturday, October 01, 2011
A new Ipsos Reid study conducted on behalf of Global Television takes the pulse of Canadian citizens across the country. To learn more, please download the full presentation in the right column.
Saturday, October 01, 2011
A new Ipsos Reid study conducted on behalf of Global Television takes the pulse of Canadian citizens across the country. To learn more, please download the full presentation in the right column.
Saturday, October 01, 2011
A new Ipsos Reid study conducted on behalf of Global Television takes the pulse of Canadian citizens across the country. To learn more, please download the full presentation in the right column.
Saturday, October 01, 2011
A new Ipsos Reid study conducted on behalf of Global Television takes the pulse of Canadian citizens across the country. To learn more, please download the full presentation in the right column.
Saturday, October 01, 2011
A new Ipsos Reid study conducted on behalf of Global Television takes the pulse of Canadian citizens across the country. To learn more, please download the full presentation in the right column.
Saturday, October 01, 2011
A new Ipsos Reid study conducted on behalf of Global Television takes the pulse of Canadian citizens across the country. To learn more, please download the full presentation in the right column.
Saturday, October 01, 2011
A new Ipsos Reid study conducted on behalf of Global Television takes the pulse of Canadian citizens across the country. To learn more, please download the full presentation in the right column.
Saturday, October 01, 2011
A new Ipsos Reid study conducted on behalf of Global Television takes the pulse of Canadian citizens across the country. To learn more, please download the full presentation in the right column.
Saturday, October 01, 2011
A new Ipsos Reid study conducted on behalf of Global Television takes the pulse of Canadian citizens across the country. To learn more, please download the full presentation in the right column.
Saturday, October 01, 2011
A new Ipsos Reid study conducted on behalf of Global Television takes the pulse of Canadian citizens across the country. To learn more, please download the full presentation in the right column.
Saturday, October 01, 2011
A new Ipsos Reid study conducted on behalf of Global Television takes the pulse of Canadian citizens across the country. To learn more, please download the full presentation in the right column.
Saturday, October 01, 2011
A new Ipsos Reid study conducted on behalf of Global Television takes the pulse of Canadian citizens across the country. To learn more, please download the full presentation in the right column.
Tuesday, September 27, 2011
Toronto, ON – A flash poll conducted on behalf of Global News among Ontario Election debate viewers immediately following the event has revealed that one in three (33%) think Liberal Leader Dalton McGuinty won the debate (down 1 point from the 34% who thought he would win in Ipsos Reid’s pre-debate poll), narrowly edging out NDP Leader Andrea Horwath (29%) who performed well above expectations (up 15 points from the 14% who thought she would win), and who appears to have had the biggest impact on viewers through her performance. Just one quarter (25%) say that Progressive Conservative Leader Tim Hudak won the debate (up 1 point from the pre-debate poll).
Tuesday, September 27, 2011
Toronto, ON – Heading into the debate, Dalton McGuinty has the highest expectations to win the debate, according to a new Ipsos Reid flash poll conducted in the hours leading up to the debate. The poll, conducted exclusively for Global Television, reveals that one in three (34%) think Liberal leader Dalton McGuinty will win the debate, placing him ahead of his rivals Tim Hudak of the Progressive Conservatives (24%) and Andrea Horwath (14%) of the NDP. Three in ten (28%) are unsure of who will win the debate tonight.
Monday, September 26, 2011
Toronto, ON – Half (49%) of Ontarians say they’re at least somewhat likely (14% very likely/34% somewhat) to watch the leader’s debate tomorrow evening, according to a new Ipsos Reid poll conducted on behalf of Global Television, CFRB Newstalk 1010 and the Ottawa Citizen. The other half (51%) of Ontarians are ‘not likely’ (26% not at all/26% not very) to take in the verbal sparring airing at 6:30pm on Tuesday evening.
Wednesday, September 21, 2011
Toronto, ON – Amid the talk of completing a Tory trifecta – Stephen Harper as Prime Minister, Rob Ford as Mayor of Toronto, and Tim Hudak as Premier of Ontario – a new Ipsos Reid poll conducted exclusively for Global Television, CFRB Newstalk 1010 and the Ottawa Citizen has revealed that linking a vote for the PCs to the Ford Nation is hurting the Hudak campaign more than it’s helping.
Tuesday, September 20, 2011
Toronto, ON – Six in ten (62%) Ontarians ‘agree’ (6% strongly/56% somewhat) that ‘so far, the party leaders are talking about issues that are important’ to them, according to a new Ipsos Reid poll of 8,391 Ontarians conducted on behalf of Global Television, CFRB Newstalk 1010 and the Ottawa Citizen. Conversely, four in ten (38%) ‘disagree’ (7% strongly/32% somewhat), saying that the leaders aren’t talking about issues that are important to them.
Monday, September 19, 2011
Toronto, ON – Six in ten (62%) Torontonians ‘approve’ (15% strongly/46% somewhat) of the performance of Toronto Mayor Rob Ford, down 8 points since April, according to an Ipsos Reid poll conducted exclusively for Global Television. In fact, the proportion of Torontonians who ‘strongly approve’ with his performance has plummeted 16 points to just 15%. Conversely, four in ten (38%) Torontonians ‘disapprove’ (20% strongly/18% somewhat) of his performance as mayor. So while a majority supports his performance, overall, more ‘strongly disapprove’ (20%) than ‘strongly approve’ (15%).
Tuesday, September 13, 2011
Toronto, ON – On the heels of yesterday’s horserace poll that revealed a dead heat between the Liberals and the Progressive Conservatives, a new Ipsos Reid poll of decided voters reveals that in the span of a month, Dalton McGuinty has convinced a plurality of voters that he is the man that would make the best Premier of Ontario, likely a function of the fact that nearly two thirds (63%) now believe the province is on the right track, an increase of 12 points since last month. Everything seems to be moving in the right direction for the Liberals, with momentum clearly on their side over the first week of the campaign.
Monday, September 12, 2011
Toronto, ON – With the Ontario Election officially underway, a new Ipsos Reid poll conducted exclusively for Global News, CFRB NewsTalk 1010 and the Ottawa Citizen reveals that it’s neck and neck between Premier Dalton McGuinty’s Liberals (38%) and Tim Hudak’s Progressive Conservatives (37%) with the New Democratic Party under Andrea Horwath trailing (24%).
Friday, September 09, 2011
Toronto, ON – Ten years after the 9/11, a new Ipsos Reid poll conducted exclusively for Postmedia News and Global Television has revealed that most Canadians feel safe from potential terrorist attacks when flying, likely a result of the many security upgrades instituted in Canada, the United States and around the world in the aftermath of the infamous hijackings. While two in ten (18%) Canadians say they do not feel safe (5% not at all safe, 14% not very safe) from ‘a potential terrorist attack when flying’, most (82%) Canadians report feeling ‘safe’ (24% very/58% somewhat) when on a plane.
Thursday, September 08, 2011
Toronto, ON – The terrorist attacks of September 11th, 2001, appear to have left a lasting impression on Canadians when it comes to their views of certain ethnicities and faiths, according to a new Ipsos Reid poll conducted on behalf of Postmedia News and Global Television.
Wednesday, September 07, 2011
Toronto, ON – Six in ten (58%) Canadians ‘agree’ (14% strongly/44% somewhat) that they are more concerned about a terrorist attack in Canada now than they were before the terrorist attacks on September 11th, 2001, according to a new Ipsos Reid poll conducted on behalf of Postmedia News and Global Television. Conversely, four in ten (42%) ‘disagree’ (11% strongly/31%) that they’re more concerned about a terrorist attack in Canada.
Tuesday, September 06, 2011
Toronto, ON – As the United States, Canada and the world begin to mark the 10th anniversary of the September 11th terrorist attacks of 2001, a new Ipsos Reid poll conducted exclusively for Postmedia News and Global Television has revealed that, with ten years hind-sight, a majority (57%) of Canadians ‘agree’ (16% strongly/41% somewhat) that ‘the terrorist attacks of 9/11 are the defining socio-political event’ of their lifetime.
Thursday, August 11, 2011
Toronto, ON – With the early September deadline quickly approaching for cities to express their interest in bidding for the 2020 Summer Olympic Games, a new poll has tested the waters and found that Ontario and Greater Toronto Area (‘GTA”) residents say they’re ready to pitch for the 2020 Summer Games to be hosted in the GTA.
Wednesday, August 10, 2011
Toronto, ON – With the writ dropping for the Ontario Election on September 7th and the official campaign for the fixed Election Day of October 6th nearly underway, a new Ipsos Reid poll conducted on behalf of Postmedia News, Global Television and CFRB Radio NewsTalk 1010 suggests that the gap between the two leading parties – and leaders – is closing, and that the campaign is shaping up to be a tight horserace that is still to be either won or lost.
Thursday, July 14, 2011
Toronto, ON – As Ontario enters the dog days of summer, a new Ipsos Reid poll conducted on behalf of Postmedia News, Global Television and NewsTalk 1010 finds that Tim Hudak and his Progressive Conservatives (42%) are building on their lead over Dalton McGuinty and his Liberals (31%), but those gains are only outside of the GTA.
Wednesday, July 13, 2011
Toronto, ON – If Canadians had a crush on Wills and Kate prior to their arrival in Canada, they’ve now fallen head over heels for the royal couple, according to a new Ipsos Reid poll conducted on behalf of Postmedia News and Global Television. What a difference a little more than a week can make, when that week sees the most famous newlyweds in the world stealing the hearts of Canadians through their common touch and compassion.
Wednesday, June 29, 2011
Toronto, ON – As Canada prepares for the arrival of the first official foreign visit of their Royal Highnesses Princes William and Catherine, Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, a new Ipsos Reid poll conducted on behalf of Postmedia News and Global Television has revealed that the world’s most-famous newlyweds have given a big boost to the monarchy.
Monday, June 13, 2011
Toronto, ON – Ontario Progressive Conservative Leader Tim Hudak appears to be resonating with voters as his party widens its lead over Dalton McGuinty’s Liberals, according to a new Ipsos Reid poll conducted exclusively for Global Television, Postmedia News and NewsTalk 1010. However, it’s still a competitive landscape with only six points between the two leading parties, and four months of campaigning still to go before Election Day.
Tuesday, May 03, 2011
Toronto, ON – On April 28, 2011, Ipsos Reid published its fourth and final poll of the Canadian Federal Election showing Stephen Harper's Conservatives at 38%, Jack Layton's New Democratic Party at 33%, Michael Ignatieff's Liberals at 18%, Elizabeth May and her Green Party at 4% and 7% for the Bloc, nationally.