by jenkinsresearch | May 6, 2016 | Public Opinion
In April of 2016, Jenkins Research found 68 public opinion polls in the media or through a search of the Internet. The 68 polls were conducted on 47 fielded surveys. For more information, see the methodology information here. Other key findings: Only 19% of survey...
by jenkinsresearch | May 5, 2016 | Public Opinion
One of the compelling and topical issues from a public opinion perspective at present is the question of assisted dying. There have been a significant number of polls in Canada over the past couple years reflecting the need for new legislation since the Supreme Court...
by Richard Jenkins | Jun 11, 2013 | Survey methodology
Sometimes I think a demographic analysis is the bane of my existence. Endless bivariate comparisons of various independent variables against the questions asked in the survey. Tedious, often of tenuous value, and, of course, subject to problems of...
by Richard Jenkins | Mar 12, 2013 | Public Opinion, Public Policy
Public opinion change is not unheard of but when it comes to fundamental beliefs and values, we expect change to take place slowly, if at all. The evolution of Canadian beliefs about same-sex marriage provide an interesting example of dramatic changes that both...
by Richard Jenkins | Feb 15, 2013 | Public Opinion, Public Policy
Senators have been having a tough time the last few weeks and the institution is looking a lot less like an institution of sober second thought and more like a frat house. But, even if Harper is now regretting his choices and even though he may want senate reform, the...