Ipsos News and Polls

Seven in Ten (69%) Canadians ‘Strongly Agree’ that Premiers Should Adopt Principles to Put Patients First

Mon, 16 Jan 2012 00:15:30 GMT

Toronto, ON – As the premiers are set to meet in Victoria as part of the Council of the Federation, Canadians want their premier to adopt a series of principles that put patients first, according to a new Ipsos Reid poll conducted on behalf of the Canadian Medical Association. Canada’s physicians and nurses have developed a series of principles to make the healthcare system more concentrated on the needs of patients. These principles have been adopted by some 70 organizations including medical, health and patient groups. As such, almost all (95%) Canadians ‘agree’ (69% strongly/27% somewhat) that they would encourage their premier to ‘adopt a series of principles that make the healthcare system more concentrated on the needs of patients’ – with Albertans (76%) being most likely to strongly agree, followed by those living in Quebec (72%), Ontario (69%), Atlantic Canada (69%), Saskatchewan and Manitoba (63%) and British Columbia (59%).

Two in Three (65%) Torontonians Support Repealing Toronto Land Transfer Tax

Tue, 06 Dec 2011 10:00:30 GMT

Toronto, ON – Two in Three (65%) Torontonians ‘support’ (29% strongly/36% somewhat) Mayor Rob Ford’s plan to repeal the Toronto Land Transfer Tax, according to a new Ipsos Reid poll conducted on behalf of the Toronto Real Estate Board. Conversely, just one in three (35%) ‘oppose’ (14% strongly/21% somewhat) repealing the Land Transfer Tax.

NDP Moves Ahead of BC Liberals

Fri, 07 Oct 2011 02:00:30 GMT

Vancouver, BC – Christy Clark’s decision not to hold a provincial election this fall is supported by a new Ipsos Reid poll showing her BC Liberals trailing the NDP by 7 points among decided voters. Christy Clark is still the number one choice as best Premier of BC, leading NDP leader Adrian Dix by 11 points.

Ontario Liberals Poised for Historic Three-Peat Majority

Tue, 04 Oct 2011 17:30:30 GMT

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.

Canada's Pulse 2011: National

Sat, 01 Oct 2011 07:00:30 GMT