Public Opinion


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Home Sweet Home: Renovate or Sell?

by Sean Simpson
Public Opinion Publication

Public Perspectives: Does Region Matter in How Canadians Assess the Economy, Their Personal Finances and Their Issue Concerns?

In the March 2012 edition of Public Perspectives, Canadians assess their national and local economies, their personal finances and their issue concerns, with a special focus on identifying any regional differences and trends.
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A Phased-in Retirement for Canadians?

by Sean Simpson
Politics Survey

Most (74%) Canadians Believe Mexico Has `Serious Safety and Security Problem' in Tourist Destinations, Just One Quarter (26%) Think Recent Attacks are `Isolated Incidents'

Only Three in Ten (29%) Think Mexico is Safe for Canadians to
Travel to on Vacation, Placing it Last in Perceived Safety among Other Popular Sun Destinations
Public Opinion Publication

Public Perspectives: Attitudes and Issues Moving Into 2012 - The NAFTA Partners

In this edition of Public Perspectives, a major analysis of public opinion based on 2,500 recent interviews, citizens in the United States, Canada and Mexico assess the current state of their respective economies, satisfaction with the direction of their country and top issues.
Politics Survey

Canadians Vote Royal Newlyweds Wills and Kate as
Top International Newsmakers of 2011

Deceased Libyan Dictator Moammar Gadhafi (17%), U.S. President Barack Obama (13%), Deceased Apple CEO Steve Jobs (13%) and Hollywood Star Charlie Sheen (6%) Complete the Top 5
Politics Survey

Canadians Say Death of Jack Layton (37%) was
Top Canadian News Story of 2011

Royal Visit (13%), Vancouver Hockey Riots (9%), Federal Election (8%) and Occupy Protests (7%) Round out the Top-Five Stories
Politics Survey

Canadians Say Death of Osama Bin Laden (25%),
Fukushima Nuclear Disaster (22%) Top
International News Stories of 2011

Royal Wedding (19%) and European Debt Crisis (19%)
Close Contenders
Politics Survey

While Most (58%) See Merit in Truck Side Guards to Protect Cyclists, Majority (60%) Balk at Cost to
Truckers in Fragile Economy

More Bike Lanes on City Roads (81%) and Mutual
Biker/Driver Respect Needed