Albertans Pan Nov. 12th Provincial COVID-19 Restrictions, Endorsing Broader Measures Including a Mandatory Provincial Mask Law
. Media Release November 23, 2020 – FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE . (Calgary) With the province now firmly in the clutches of the anticipated “Winter Wave” of COVID-19, most Albertans feel the provincial government’s Nov. 12 restrictions to stem the tide of the virus’ spread fall well short, according to a new survey by ThinkHQ Public […]
A Plurality of Calgarians Believe the City is on the “Wrong Track”
. Media Release: Countdown to The Calgary Municipal Election 2021 October 19, 2020 – FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE . (Calgary) With a municipal election now less than a year away, there is a prevailing sense of unease among voters about the direction The City of Calgary is headed today. According to a recent ThinkHQ Public Affairs […]
Concerns About COVID-19 Drop in Alberta, Along with Approval for Premier & Prime Minister
(June 29, 2020 – FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE) . (Calgary) Albertans’ concerns about the COVID-19 pandemic have fallen sharply over the past two months, and with it much of the associated political credit for politicians according to the latest ThinkHQ Public Affairs survey. . Over the past two months, the proportion of Albertans who say they […]
Albertans’ Perspectives on Living Through the COVID Crisis
(May 4, 2020 – FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE) . (CALGARY) There is no doubt that COVID-19 is taking a toll on Albertans in a variety of ways, according to a new ThinkHQ survey. Financially, one-third report a disruption to their employment status since March 1st, and almost 30% believe they will have trouble making ends meet […]
Albertans Deeply Concerned About Economic Impacts but Prioritize Health Response to COVID: Health Care Experts Lauded for COVID Response
(April 30, 2020 – FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE) . (CALGARY) Albertans’ concerns about the economy and employment have climbed to record levels across the province due in large part to impacts of COVID-19, outstripping concerns about the spread of the virus itself, but when it comes to balancing economic and public health policies, a majority place […]
UCP Honeymoon Comes to an End in Alberta: Driven by heightened concerns about jobs, the economy and belt-tightening
December 16, 2019 (Calgary) After a contentious fall session of the legislature, Albertans’ honeymoon with the governing United Conservative Party is over according to a new ThinkHQ Public Affairs, Inc. survey. The poll shows a considerable slide in public approval for the UCP government over the past two months, propelled by growing concerns about jobs, […]
Albertans’ Views on Separation
(Calgary) Resentment toward the federal government – particularly the current one – runs deep in Alberta, but it does not translate into any serious threat of the province separating from Canada according to a recent ThinkHQ public opinion survey. While less than one-quarter of Albertans would actually vote to secede from Canada today, a sizable […]
Calgarians Divided on New Arena Deal – City Council’s Approval Continues to Slide
(CALGARY) Calgarians are split in their feelings about a new deal between The City and Flames ownership (Calgary Sports and Entertainment Corp. – CSEC) to build a new “event centre” which would include a new NHL arena. According to a new ThinkHQ Public Affairs, Inc. survey, while there is considerable support for the notion […]
Calgarians Sour on City Council
(Calgary) The past year has been a difficult one for Calgary City Council, with a failed Olympic plebiscite, serious budget challenges, a small business tax revolt and senior business leaders calling into question the financial viability of the current Green Line LRT expansion, to name just some of the trouble spots over the past 12 […]
Alberta Votes 2019 – The Provincial Political Horserace
As the Alberta provincial election enters its final week, province-wide vote intentions have narrowed nominally, but mask regional variations in party support which would lead to a decisive outcome according to a new ThinkHQ survey. With advance polls opening today, fully 13% of Alberta voters are undecided and many are still mulling their final decision despite […]
