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Canadians Favour Advance Consent in Assisted Dying

| Filed under: National, Social Issues

In a random sampling of public opinion taken by the Forum Poll™ among 2271 Canadian voters, the wide majority continue to favour the Supreme Court’s ruling in favour of assisted dying in the Carter case (72%) and this support has not changed materially since we polled it last (April, 2016 - 74%).

Liberals With Half the Vote

| Filed under: National

In a random sampling of public opinion taken by the Forum Poll™ among 2271 Canadian voters, one half would vote Liberal if an election were held today (49%), while one third would vote Conservative (32%) and as few as one tenth will vote for the NDP (10%).

Costco Still Tops In Department Store Customer Satisfaction

| Filed under: National

In a random sampling of public opinion taken by the Forum Poll™ among 780 adult Canadians, Costco is seen to have the highest customer satisfaction among Canada’s leading department stores, and is clearly ahead of any other Canadian store chain.

More Than a Third Disapprove of Sex Ed Curriculum

| Filed under: National, Social Issues

In a random sampling of public opinion taken by the Forum Poll among 1172 Ontario voters, one half approve of the province’s new sex education curriculum (48%), while just more than a third disapprove (36%).

Progressive Conservatives with 10 Point Lead

| Filed under: National

In a random sampling of public opinion taken by the Forum Poll™ among 1172 Ontario voters, 4-in-10 will vote PC if the election were held today (40%), while 3-in-10 support the Liberals (30)%).

Canadians Much More Positive About Country Than Last Year

| Filed under: National

Fully one half now say the country is moving in “the right direction” (48%), compared to just one quarter who took that position last summer (August 2015 - 26%), and one third in January of that year (January, 2015 - 32%).

Kevin O’Leary Still Preferred by Conservatives for Leader

| Filed under: National

Those who will vote Conservative if an election were held today are most likely to select reality TV star Kevin O’Leary as the best choice for party leader (27%), followed closely by former serial cabinet minister Peter MacKay (23%). Somewhat fewer opt for current interim leader Rona Ambrose (16%).

Federal Liberals With Over Half the Vote

| Filed under: National

Over half would vote Liberal if an election were held today (52%), while just less than 3-in-10 will vote Conservative (29%). The NDP have just one tenth of the vote (11%), while few will vote Green (3%), Bloc Quebecois (4%) or any other party (1%).

Two thirds approve of marijuana dispensaries in Vancouver

| Filed under: National, Social Issues

Two thirds say marijuana dispensaries should be allowed to operate in the city (64%), while just more than a quarter think they shouldn’t be allowed (28%)

Half approve of Robertson as mayor, half don’t

| Filed under: National

One half approve of the job Gregor Robertson is doing as mayor (50%) and one half do not (50%).

Videos



City News - Tina Yazdani from City News has some fun with our Canada Day Poll; it's a lovely day for Canadiana!



CTV News - Forum President Lorne Bozinoff discusses The Forum Poll that suggests most Canadians wouldn't be able to pass the Canadian Citizenship test.



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CP24 - Forum Research President Dr. Lorne Bozinoff and Movember Director Ken Aucoin discussing the first day of the campaign and the study on men's health conducted by Forum, with support from the Movember Foundation.



City News - City News breaks down The Forum Poll numbers in Toronto and shows a startling transformation may be coming.