Ipsos News and Polls

On the Heels of Davos, A Silver Lining Appears in Global Consumer Citizen Economic Sentiment

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 12:00:30 GMT

Toronto, On — On the heels of the annual Davos World Economic Forum a monthly poll of citizen consumer sentiment on the state of their national economies in 24 countries conducted by global research company Ipsos and released today shows that, despite a number of countries that continue to be mired in pessimism, all of the global regions assessed moved up in January.

Fewer Canadians Overspent This Christmas, But Those that Did Overspent More

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 06:00:30 GMT

Toronto, ON – Fewer Canadians overshot their holiday-spending budgets this year, but those that did let out the purse strings even more, according to a new Ipsos Reid poll conducted on behalf of RBC. One in three (31%) Canadians say they spent more than they intended to during the holiday season this year, down 2 points from last year. However, among those that did, they overspent by an average of $467, up 9% from last year.

Growing Number of Young Canadians Have RRSPs, as Saving for Retirement Moves Up the List of Priorities

Thu, 19 Jan 2012 06:00:30 GMT

Toronto, ON – A growing number of young Canadians have RRSPs, according to the 22nd annual RBC RRSP poll conducted by Ipsos Reid. While last year the proportion of young Canadians who hold an RRSP fell to 39% -- it’s lowest in nearly a decade – this year 43% of Canadians aged 18 to 34 report having an RRSP. However, while more young Canadians have RRSPs significantly fewer intend to contribute the maximum allowable to their RRSPs this year. Last year one in three (33%) young RRSP holders intended to contribute the maximum limit, while this year that proportion has dropped to just 16%, making them the least likely to do so and much less likely than the national average (25%).

Majorities Plan on Reducing Debt and Saving More in 2012

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 11:30:30 GMT

New York, NY – Looking ahead to 2012, most US adults expect to reduce their debt and save more in 2012, according to a new survey of over 1,000 adults aged 30 and older conducted by Ipsos Public Affairs on behalf of New York Life.

Most (84%) Believe Euro Zone Debt Crisis Will Impact Canada, Fewer (57%) Believe it will Impact their Own Financial Situation

Thu, 22 Dec 2011 06:00:30 GMT

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.

Money the Biggest Cause of Stress in Canadians’ Lives

Wed, 21 Dec 2011 09:00:30 GMT

Toronto, ON – The holidays are a time of great joy for many, but also a time of stress. Other than the typical seasonal stress that many people feel at this time of year, four in ten (36%) say that their money and financial situation is causing them to feel more stress this year than last year according to a new Ipsos Reid poll conducted on behalf of Sun Life.

Tighter Budgets (35%) and Not Knowing What to Buy (35%) Top List of Most-Challenging Aspect of Holiday Shopping

Fri, 16 Dec 2011 06:00:30 GMT

Toronto, ON – One in three (35%) Canadians who intend to give gifts this holiday season say that the biggest challenge they face while shopping this year is having a tighter budget, while an equal proportion (35%) say their biggest challenge is not knowing what to buy, according to a new Ipsos Reid poll conducted on behalf of RBC. Two in ten (21%) say their biggest challenge is that they dislike going to the mall and being in crowds, while one in twenty (5%) say that not having enough time is their biggest obstacle and 4% say some other aspect of holiday shopping is their biggest challenge.

Three Quarters (74%) of Canadians Say They Plan on Only Buying Gifts that are Discounted or On Sale this Holiday Season, Up 5 Points From Last Year

Wed, 07 Dec 2011 06:00:30 GMT

Toronto, ON – Canadian holiday shoppers may be on the lookout for a good deal, but fewer say they’ll knowingly purchase counterfeit goods online to save a buck, according to a new Ipsos Reid poll conducted on behalf of Microsoft. Three quarters (74%) ‘agree’ (28% strongly/45% somewhat) that ‘they plan on only buying gifts that are discounted or on sale this holiday season’, up 5 points from last year. However, fewer (25%) ‘agree’ (5% strongly/20% somewhat) that they will ‘consider purchasing fake clothing and accessories online if the product looked authentic and was available for a lesser cost’, down 4 points.

Despite Shaky Economy, Canadians Still in Gift-Giving Mood

Tue, 22 Nov 2011 06:00:30 GMT

Toronto, ON – Despite a shaky economy, Canadians appear to be in a gift-giving mood, according to a new Ipsos Reid poll conducted on behalf of RBC. Among the eight in ten (80%) Canadians who intend to give gifts this year, the average amount of money they intend to spend is $640, up slightly from the $624 they intended to spend last year. But where Canadians are intending to pull out all the stops is with all the other spending that goes along with the holiday season. On things like clothing, travel, decorations, beauty services, food, drink or entertainment, Canadians anticipate spending $612 on average this year, up from $513 last year. This means that total holiday spending is expected to rise to $1,252, on average, among gift-givers this year, up from $1,137 last year.

Global Citizens Express Broad Support for Involvement in World Affairs: Less So During Difficult Economic Times

Fri, 18 Nov 2011 12:00:30 GMT

Halifax, NS—A new poll conducted by global research company Ipsos for the Halifax International Security Forum finds that eight in ten citizens in 24 countries ‘agree’ (strongly and somewhat) their country should help parts of the world experiencing natural disasters or famines (82%) and support economic sanctions against other countries that behave badly or treat their own people badly (77%).