The issue of pipelines and the energy industry is dead last when it comes to Canadians’ election issues, a new national poll shows..The Angus Reid poll shows Indigenous concerns among Canadian voters is rising, but energy, national resources and pipelines – keys to the future of the West – sit last in the poll in the minds of Canadians..The poll shows the top concern for Canadians is health care at 37%, followed by the COVID-19 pandemic response at 31% and climate change at 29%., tied with housing affordability..The bottom issues are jobs at 15%, crime at 12% and pipeline and the oil and gas industry at 11%.. Screen-Shot-2021-06-11-at-9.46.55-AMAngus Reid poll .“Canadians continue to be vaccinated by the hundreds of thousands per day. With more than 70% of those eligible (aged 12+) now vaccinated, there is a notable drop in the number of Canadians identifying the federal government’s response to COVID-19 as an issue they care most about. In fact, the issue is no longer a top priority for the first time since March 2020,” said an Angus Reid statement..“As Canadians learn just how much pressure and weight has been applied to the health care system overall in the past 16 months, it now occupies the minds and concerns of the nation..“Twice as many Canadians say Indigenous issues are a top concern now compared to the previous year. This comes as the country grapples with and debates the historic roles of the federal government and religious institutions at residential schools..“Housing affordability is also up 12 points compared to last year, as real estate bidding wars continue to frustrate many buyers and put the aspiration of adequate housing for millions further out of reach. Recent data from ARI suggests two-in-five Canadians are hoping for a considerable market correction in the future.”.Across the country, concern about pipelines only makes the grade in Alberta and Saskatchewan.. Screen-Shot-2021-06-11-at-9.48.22-AMAngus Reid poll .“Regionally, if there is an issue that draws consensus, it’s health care, with people in six provinces rating it as one of their two issues. In Alberta and Saskatchewan, residents choose an identical triumvirate of priorities: the deficit, the economy, and the energy sector. In both Ontario and B.C., it is the COVID-19 response and housing affordability in the top three,” said Angus Reid..“The national vote picture continues to look competitive, with the Liberal Party holding a slim three-point advantage (33% to 30%) over the opposition CPC. Particularly notable are gender splits. While men prefer the CPC by a 10-point margin over the Liberals – 38% to 28% respectively – the opposite is true of women, who support the Liberals (38%) at a much higher rate than the CPC (24%). The NDP are preferred by 21% of Canadians, including 28% in British Columbia and 25% in Ontario and Manitoba..“With a federal election potentially occurring within the next year, it is notable that there are key regional races emerging. All three parties are competitive in British Columbia and Ontario, in each province they all garner at least 25% support. In Quebec, the Liberal Party holds an important advantage over the Bloc Québécois and generates its highest levels of support at 38%. The CPC continues to dominate the prairies, holding a distinct advantage over other contenders in Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba.”. Screen-Shot-2021-06-11-at-9.52.03-AMAngus Reid poll .The Angus Reid Institute conducted an online survey from June 2-7, among a representative randomized sample of 4,948 Canadian adults who are members of Angus Reid Forum. For comparison purposes only, a probability sample of this size would carry a margin of error of +/- 2.0%, 19 times out of 20. .Dave Naylor is the News Editor of the Western Standard.,dnaylor@westernstandardonline.com,.Twitter.com/nobby7694
The issue of pipelines and the energy industry is dead last when it comes to Canadians’ election issues, a new national poll shows..The Angus Reid poll shows Indigenous concerns among Canadian voters is rising, but energy, national resources and pipelines – keys to the future of the West – sit last in the poll in the minds of Canadians..The poll shows the top concern for Canadians is health care at 37%, followed by the COVID-19 pandemic response at 31% and climate change at 29%., tied with housing affordability..The bottom issues are jobs at 15%, crime at 12% and pipeline and the oil and gas industry at 11%.. Screen-Shot-2021-06-11-at-9.46.55-AMAngus Reid poll .“Canadians continue to be vaccinated by the hundreds of thousands per day. With more than 70% of those eligible (aged 12+) now vaccinated, there is a notable drop in the number of Canadians identifying the federal government’s response to COVID-19 as an issue they care most about. In fact, the issue is no longer a top priority for the first time since March 2020,” said an Angus Reid statement..“As Canadians learn just how much pressure and weight has been applied to the health care system overall in the past 16 months, it now occupies the minds and concerns of the nation..“Twice as many Canadians say Indigenous issues are a top concern now compared to the previous year. This comes as the country grapples with and debates the historic roles of the federal government and religious institutions at residential schools..“Housing affordability is also up 12 points compared to last year, as real estate bidding wars continue to frustrate many buyers and put the aspiration of adequate housing for millions further out of reach. Recent data from ARI suggests two-in-five Canadians are hoping for a considerable market correction in the future.”.Across the country, concern about pipelines only makes the grade in Alberta and Saskatchewan.. Screen-Shot-2021-06-11-at-9.48.22-AMAngus Reid poll .“Regionally, if there is an issue that draws consensus, it’s health care, with people in six provinces rating it as one of their two issues. In Alberta and Saskatchewan, residents choose an identical triumvirate of priorities: the deficit, the economy, and the energy sector. In both Ontario and B.C., it is the COVID-19 response and housing affordability in the top three,” said Angus Reid..“The national vote picture continues to look competitive, with the Liberal Party holding a slim three-point advantage (33% to 30%) over the opposition CPC. Particularly notable are gender splits. While men prefer the CPC by a 10-point margin over the Liberals – 38% to 28% respectively – the opposite is true of women, who support the Liberals (38%) at a much higher rate than the CPC (24%). The NDP are preferred by 21% of Canadians, including 28% in British Columbia and 25% in Ontario and Manitoba..“With a federal election potentially occurring within the next year, it is notable that there are key regional races emerging. All three parties are competitive in British Columbia and Ontario, in each province they all garner at least 25% support. In Quebec, the Liberal Party holds an important advantage over the Bloc Québécois and generates its highest levels of support at 38%. The CPC continues to dominate the prairies, holding a distinct advantage over other contenders in Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba.”. Screen-Shot-2021-06-11-at-9.52.03-AMAngus Reid poll .The Angus Reid Institute conducted an online survey from June 2-7, among a representative randomized sample of 4,948 Canadian adults who are members of Angus Reid Forum. For comparison purposes only, a probability sample of this size would carry a margin of error of +/- 2.0%, 19 times out of 20. .Dave Naylor is the News Editor of the Western Standard.,dnaylor@westernstandardonline.com,.Twitter.com/nobby7694
