Ipsos News and Polls

When it Comes to Winter Weather in Canada, One Quarter (23%) of Canadians Say ‘Bring it On!’

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 09:00:30 GMT

Toronto, ON – When it comes to winter weather in Canada, one quarter (23%) of Canadians say they love the cold weather, bring on the snow and cold, crisp air, according to a new Ipsos Reid poll conducted on behalf of Quaker. While one half (49%) say that they can take the cold and snowy winter weather for only short periods of time, three in ten (28%) say they simply hate winter and would rather be on a beach in the Caribbean. Men in particular are more likely to love the snow and cold crisp air (28%) compared to women (19%).

British Columbians on the Northern Gateway Pipelines Project

Thu, 05 Jan 2012 08:00:30 GMT

Vancouver, BC – A new Ipsos Reid poll conducted on behalf of Enbridge shows that British Columbians are more likely to support than oppose the proposed Northern Gateway Pipelines Project.

Canadians Set for a Green Christmas as Majority Recycle Gift Wrap Once Gift is Opened (55%), use LED Lights to Decorate Tree and Home (55%)

Tue, 06 Dec 2011 11:00:30 GMT

Toronto, ON – Canadians appear to be all set for a green Christmas this year, according to a new Ipsos Reid poll conducted on behalf of Waste Management. Many are taking steps to reduce the impact that they have on the environment over the holidays by doing things like recycling, reducing and conserving energy.

Cleaning Industry Insights Survey

Tue, 27 Sep 2011 07:30:30 GMT

New York, NY - Procter & Gamble Professional commissioned Ipsos Public Affairs to conduct a national survey among managers of cleaning operations from several industries with the objective of exploring their perceptions, attitudes and behaviors about their business and how they are adapting to the challenges brought on by the current economic climate.

Hurricanes Irene and Lee Caused Damage to the Homes of 4% Across the U.S., 12% in the Northeast

Thu, 22 Sep 2011 15:00:30 GMT

New York, NY – In an Ipsos Public Affairs survey of over 1,000 U.S. adults, 4% of all respondents nationally report that their home suffered some damage caused by hurricanes/tropical storms Irene and Lee, including 3% who incurred water damage and 2% wind damage. In the Northeast, the proportions are much higher, with 12% reporting damage to their home as a result of these storms, including 10% who mentioned water damage and 4% wind damage.

Reuters/Stanford/Ipsos Environmental Poll

Fri, 16 Sep 2011 09:15:30 GMT

Washington, DC - A new Ipsos poll conducted behalf of Stanford University and Reuters explores American public opinion on the environment and global warming. A summary of key findings are listed below and the full report is available for download on the right.

Ontario Responsible Sourcing Study

Mon, 12 Sep 2011 09:00:30 GMT

Toronto, ON - The Ontario Responsible Sourcing Study was constructed by Ipsos Reid for the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) meeting of August 22, 2011 to provide insights to delegates during a presentation panel on responsible sourcing of aggregates.

Nine in Ten Adults Recycle, but Only Half Do So Daily

Wed, 13 Jul 2011 14:45:30 GMT

New York, NY – Nine in ten adults (87%) report that they recycle, though only half of adults (51%) recycle every day, according to a national survey of over 1,000 U.S. adults conducted by Ipsos Public Affairs on behalf of Yesterday’s News. Roughly a third (36%) tend to recycle less frequently, while13% admit that they never recycle.

The Majority of Newfoundlanders Support the Seal Hunt but Show an Openness to a Buy-Out Plan

Thu, 26 May 2011 00:00:30 GMT

Montreal, QC – Newly-released research conducted by Ipsos Reid on behalf of Humane Society International amongst a thousand Newfoundlanders finds that there is interest amongst roughly 1-in-2 (53%) for a government buy-out of the commercial seal hunt.

Torontonians Give Green Light to City Council to Approve Recommendation to Contract Out Trash Collection West of Yonge Street

Mon, 16 May 2011 17:00:30 GMT

Toronto, ON – Torontonians have given the green light to Toronto City Council to approve the recommendation of the Public Works and Infrastructure Committee to initially contract out all of the trash collection from the Etobicoke border to Yonge Street, according to a new Ipsos Reid poll released today.