Albertans Restless and in the Mood for Change in the Dying Days of Campaign
Wow, that was some debate hey? Rachel Notley and the NDP are surging ahead in the closing days of the campaign.
With Early Campaign Polls, the “Why” is More Interesting Than the “What”
With any research project, in addition to measuring public “opinions” it is valuable to measure attitudes. These are deeper sentiments than just opinions about topics of the day. Attitudes, along with personal values, influence how people view and respond to issues, and form the motivations that drive behaviour. The 2015 provincial election provides us […]
Pre-Campaign Polling Suggests Desire for Strong Opposition in Alberta
Well, the PC juggernaut of 2 months ago has hit some strong headwinds.
Premier Prentice’s One Month Report Card
EMBARGO LIFTED: POST TO WEB RELEASE Good morning all, As valued clients and Eye on Alberta subscribers, we are pleased to provide you with this advance copy of material being released tonight through our media partners CTV (and other outlets thereafter). These excerpts cover provincial political leadership appraisals in Alberta. PLEASE […]
Provincial Politics: A Tight Race for Votes in Alberta’s Major Cities
EMBARGO LIFTED: POST TO WEB RELEASE Good morning all, As valued clients and Eye on Alberta subscribers, we are pleased to provide you with this advance copy of material being released tonight through our media partners CTV (and other outlets thereafter). These excerpts cover the provincial political “horserace” in Edmonton and Calgary, […]
Prentice Holds Early Edge in PC Leadership Race
EMBARGO LIFTED: POST TO WEB RELEASE Good morning all, As valued clients and Eye on Alberta subscribers, we’re pleased to provide you with this “sneak peak” at material being released through PostMedia this morning related to the provincial PC leadership election. These are excerpts from our May Edition of the Eye on Alberta report. […]
Alberta Big City Mayors Riding High
Provincial politics in Alberta may be chaotic these days, but municipal politicians in the province’s biggest cities are riding a wave of popularity. Excerpts from our March 2014 edition of the Eye on Alberta reveal that Edmonton Mayor Don Iveson and Calgary Mayor Naheed Nenshi, and their respective City Councils, enjoy the confidence of sizeable […]
Redford Continues to Tumble
EMBARGO LIFTED: POST TO WEB RELEASE Good morning all, As valued clients and Eye on Alberta subscribers, we’re pleased to provide you with this “sneak peak” at material being released on CTV and other news outlets today. These are excerpts from our March Edition of the Eye on Alberta report. Please note: These […]
Alison Redford’s Leadership: By the Numbers
Is 77% among party members a “strong vote of confidence” in a sitting Premier? For Ed Stelmach in 2009 it wasn’t. Five years ago, 77% was a message from the PC Party rank and file for Ed to pick up his game. He didn’t. Ultimately, embattled Ed faced a caucus revolt over budget […]
Albertans’ Views on Private MRIs
When it comes to private MRI clinics, Albertans seem to hold a “let sleeping dogs lie” view. According to our September Eye on Alberta report, nearly 6-in-10 (59%) Albertans approve of the current “hybrid” system for MRI diagnostics, compared to 1/3 (33%) that disapprove. The issue briefly surfaced in late August, when the Alberta […]
