National Press Releases & Articles


Thirteen Myths Concerning the 2015 Federal Election

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This presentation regarding the thirteen myths concerning the 2015 federal election was presented by Dr. Lorne Bozinoff at the MRIA Ottawa Chapter on November 26, 2015

Trudeau's approval remains high

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Close to half would vote for the Liberals if an election were held today (46%).

Two thirds concerned refugees will burden health, social system

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Two thirds are concerned Syrian refugees settled in Canada will create a strain on our health care and social services (63%).

One fifth use marijuana now

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One fifth have used marijuana or cannabis in the past year (19%) and one quarter will use it in the future once it is legal (24%).

Majority concerned refugees will get preferential immigration treatment

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More than half are concerned Syrian refugees invited to Canada will get preferential treatment in the immigration queue (54%), and one third are “very” concerned (34%).

Canadians ambivalent on impact of Syrian refugees

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Almost exactly equal proportions believe the Syrian refugees due to arrive in Canada will have a positive impact on the country (34%), will NOT have a positive impact (34%) or have no opinion on the question (32%).

Canada has enough problems without refugees, say those opposed

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One half are opposed because “we have enough problems in this country already” (49%), while about one third each oppose the plan because “refugees are a terrorist threat” (39%) or because they object to the cost of the exercise (35%).

One tenth have donated to refugee relief, one quarter plan to

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One tenth have already donated money or goods to refugee relief (9%), and a further one quarter plan to do so in the future (23%).

Canadians support refugee resettlement by slim margin

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Just less than half support the government’s plan to resettle thousands of refugees over the next few months in Canada (48%).

Forum Poll™ accurately predicts Newfoundland and Labrador election

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Forum’s Interactive Voice Response (IVR) polling methodology again proves to be a precise tool for measuring public opinion, accurately predicting that the Liberals would form a majority government.