Via the Queen’s University Library Research Data Archive, data from public opinion polling by the Angus Reid Institute is available to download from both Dataverse and <odesi>. Users are able download the complete dataset, or perform tabulation and analysis using the built-in tools in odesi.
You can learn more about using data tools at Scholars Portal from our user guides for Dataverse and <odesi>.
Available surveys include:
Baggage Fees, 2014
Canada’s major airlines are on the hot seat as a result of recently announced $25 fees for the first checked bag for flights in Canada. This poll shows that Canadian adults are widely opposed to the baggage fees recently imposed by domestic airlines.
Dataverse | <odesi>
Canadian Football League (CFL), 2014
This survey examines Canadian’s opinion of the Grey Cup and CFL, and its significance to Canadian culture and identity.
Dataverse | <odesi>
Canadian Perceptions of India and Trade, 2015
This poll looks at which countries Canadians think we should be developing trade ties with, support for the Trans-Pacific Partnership, and our perceptions of India, of Canada’s relationship with the country, and of the Indo-Canadian community.
Dataverse | <odesi>
Christmas or Holiday Season?, 2013
Christmas or Holiday Season? is a three country survey which asked respondents which name they prefer during the holiday season – “Christmas” or “Holiday Season”.
Dataverse | <odesi>
Drone Awareness and Perceptions: A Three Country Study, 2014
This survey aimed to understand awareness and perceptions surrounding the use of drones to identify and collect information in Canada, United States, and United Kingdom. The questions asked individuals whether they had a basic awareness of various Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV) applications, as well as assessed support for how they are being used and in what scenarios.
Dataverse | <odesi>
Election 2015
This poll, conducted as the 2015 Federal Election was entering its final weekend, looks at what eligible and likely voters think is the most important issue in the election, voter’s opinions of the 5 main parties and their leaders, and the likelihood that they will go out and vote on October 19.
Dataverse | <odesi>
Election 2015: The Politics of Health Care
This poll examines whether Canadians have their own family doctor, and among those that do – how easy or difficult it is to see the GP when needed; access to health care; how Canadians feel about the health care system both federally and provincially; and the attention health care has received in the 2015 Federal Election.
Dataverse | <odesi>
Gender, Sports, and the Women’s World Cup, 2015
This wide-ranging survey canvassed Canadians’ attitudes on male and female athletes and sports, their interests in the Women’s World Cup, and the scandals plaguing FIFA, the tournaments organizer.
Dataverse | <odesi>
Global Threats, 2014
In this poll on global and national threats to security and safety, just over half (55%) of Canadians say they aren’t confident in the ability of domestic security services to prevent homegrown radicals from carrying out terrorist attacks in Canada.
Dataverse | <odesi>
Hockey Night in Canada, 2014
This survey examines Canadian’s opinion of the new Hockey Night in Canada format and on the role of hockey in Canadian society and culture.
Dataverse | <odesi>
Public Opinion and the Snowden Affair, 2013
Public Opinion and the Snowden Affair is a three country survey which asked respondents about their attitudes towards Snowden’s actions, as well as their views on government surveillance.
Dataverse | <odesi>
Sexual Harassment in the Workplace, 2014
In this survey, Canadian adults who are currently working or have worked outside of the home where asked about their experiences of sexual harassment or assault at work.
Dataverse | <odesi>
Truth and Reconciliation Commission, 2015
Canadians believe the recently concluded Truth and Reconciliation Commission was a worthwhile process for their country, and most support its key recommendations, but that doesn’t mean they anticipate the federal government taking action. This poll looks at Canadian’s attitudes towards the Truth and Reconciliation Commission, its process and recommendations, and Aboriginal people in Canada.
Dataverse | <odesi>