Ipsos News and Polls

Rising Food Prices Cause Canadians to be More Frugal, Make Smarter Food-Buying Decisions

Thu, 16 May 2013 05:00:30 GMT

Toronto, ON – Canadians are likely to keep a closer eye on the price tags the next time they’re at the grocery store as most believe food prices have gone up and it’s had an impact on their shopping habits, according to a new survey conducted by Ipsos Reid on behalf of RBC. Eight in ten (84%) believe food prices have increased in the last year compared to the year before, compared to only 15% who believe they’ve stayed the same and 1% who believe they’ve decreased.

Ipsos/RBC Consumer Outlook Index: May 2013

Thu, 02 May 2013 09:00:30 GMT

Washington, D.C. - While almost a third of Americans say they have been impacted in some way by the sequester, this does not appear to have damaged consumer confidence, which has remained steady since last month. The May RBC Consumer Outlook Index is the third highest rating since January 2008, following peaks in September 2012 and April 2013. While there have been dips to the RBC Investment Index and RBC Current Conditions Index, these both posted significant growth last month and so the overall scores remain high.

BC Views on Property Transfer Tax

Wed, 01 May 2013 11:00:30 GMT

Vancouver, BC - An Ipsos Reid survey conducted on behalf of the Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver shows that a majority of British Columbians have some concerns with the provincial Property Transfer Tax.

Majority (60%) of Canadian Homeowners Admit to Mistake Making When Buying a Home; Renovations (15%), Small Down Payments (14%), and No Home Inspection (13%) Among Top Concerns

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 07:00:30 GMT

Toronto, ON – When it comes to the purchase of a home, most Canadians admit to making some mistakes, according to the 20th Annual RBC Homeownership Poll conducted by Ipsos Reid. The majority (60%) of Canadian homeowners indicate they’ve made some kind of mistake when buying a home, compared to two in five (40%) who say they haven’t.

Majorities of Americans Find Current Credit and Debit Card Payment Networks to Be Efficient, Secure and Trustworthy

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 10:00:30 GMT

New York, NY – Majorities of adults find the current credit and debit card payment networks to be efficient, trustworthy, and secure according to a new poll of over 1,000 adults conducted by Ipsos Public Affairs on behalf of the American Bankers Association. Specifically, nearly three quarters (73%) agree that through the credit and debit payment system transactions are processed seamlessly and efficiently. Similarly, more than six-in-ten feel that the current payment system is one they can trust (65%), and that their privacy and security are protected in this system (61%) . Moreover, eight in ten (80%) believe that credit card companies provide protection and security to their customers when it comes to their personal and financial information.

Kitchener Casino Consultation Poll

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 00:15:30 GMT

Toronto, ON - These are the findings of an Ipsos Reid survey conducted on behalf of Bingemans. The full report is available for download on the right.

Ipsos/Crain's Chicago Business Poll: Illinois Pulse April 2013

Fri, 19 Apr 2013 17:00:30 GMT

Washington, D.C. - These are findings from an Ipsos poll conducted for Crain's Chicago Business.

Ipsos Global @dvisory: The Economic Pulse of the World

Wed, 17 Apr 2013 07:00:30 GMT

Washington, DC - A major analysis of world public opinion was released today by Ipsos— one of the world’s largest market and opinion research companies. The report, titled “Ipsos Global @dvisory: The Economic Pulse of the World” is based on 18,331 recent interviews in 24 countries around the world. The report examines citizens' assessment of current state of their country's economy for a total global perspective. The full report is free of charge and may be downloaded by clicking the link to the right.

Two in Five (39%) Canadians Drivers Likely to Buy a Car in Next Two Years

Wed, 17 Apr 2013 07:00:30 GMT

Toronto, ON – According to a new poll conducted by Ipsos Reid on behalf of RBC, two in five (39%) Canadian drivers consider themselves ‘likely’ (13% very/27% somewhat) to purchase a car in the next two years, while three in five believe such a purchase is ‘not likely’ (46% strongly/15% somewhat) in this time frame. Canadians potentially in the market for a new vehicle vary with regards to how long it will take for them to make their next purchase:

Ipsos/RBC Consumer Outlook Index: April 2013

Thu, 04 Apr 2013 08:15:30 GMT

Washington, D.C. - Consumers appear to feel they have avoided the ‘doom and gloom’ promised last month with the onset of sequester; three in five (61%) feel sequester has had a small impact, no impact at all, or an uncertain impact on the economy. This sense of relief, paired with increasing optimism about the housing market and one’s personal finances, finds the April RBC Consumer Outlook Index at the second-highest figure recorded since October 2007. The RBC Investment Index and RBC Current Conditions Index also post very impressive growth, both now at their highest scores since 2007.