Public Affairs Research

What does the public think and feel about the issues of the day?

Every week, INNOVATIVE researchers explore basic public opinion questions:

What are the key issues the public is talking about?
How are they reacting to breaking issues?
What are the public’s expectations of government?

INNOVATIVE consultants come both from the practical world of campaigns and issues management and the academic world of political science. Combining our experience managing campaigns and issues across Canada with latest insights from the academic world gives us an edge. That’s how we help our clients understand what the public really thinks about an issue, and how they are likely to react when new information is presented, or passions are inflamed.

Latest Articles on Public Affairs & Opinion Research:

September 6, 2011

HST could become ‘political lightning rod’ in Ontario

The Globe and Mail Pollster Greg Lyle, a former B.C. Liberal strategist who is now managing director at Innovative Research Group, echoed that point, noting there […]

August 31, 2011

Layton’s death shows Canada’s hunger for politicians who inspire

The Globe and Mail “It gives politicians something to which they can aspire,” says pollster Greg Lyle, who has worked alongside several political leaders as a […]

August 31, 2011

B.C. rejection of HST won’t hit Ontario Liberals too hard, experts say

The Ottawa Citizen “The harmonized sales tax is going to rain on the government’s parade,” says Greg Lyle, managing director with polling firm Innovative Research Group. […]

August 31, 2011

Pesticide ban a win-win situation

Salmon Arm Observer But what about B.C.? Polling done in the province by Innovative Research Group and released in February, 2011 found support for a phase-out […]

August 31, 2011

The H word

The Ottawa Citizen The parties should be cautious about this tactic though because it may result in the NDP coming out on top, said Greg Lyle, […]

July 29, 2011

Global National / INNOVATIVE Poll

Are Canadians ready for a North American Common Market? GlobalNational_Trade_220305.pdf

July 29, 2011

Global National / INNOVATIVE Poll

Canadians’ Appetite for an Election. GlobalNational_Fed_Election_050405.pdf

July 29, 2011

Global National releases DIC/CDFAI/INNOVATIVE Poll

Military an important value of Canada’s past and future. GLOBAL April 7 Release.pdf

Latest Articles on Public Affairs & Opinion Research:

September 6, 2011

HST could become ‘political lightning rod’ in Ontario

The Globe and Mail Pollster Greg Lyle, a former B.C. Liberal strategist who is now managing director at Innovative Research Group, echoed that point, noting there […]

August 31, 2011

Layton’s death shows Canada’s hunger for politicians who inspire

The Globe and Mail “It gives politicians something to which they can aspire,” says pollster Greg Lyle, who has worked alongside several political leaders as a […]

August 31, 2011

B.C. rejection of HST won’t hit Ontario Liberals too hard, experts say

The Ottawa Citizen “The harmonized sales tax is going to rain on the government’s parade,” says Greg Lyle, managing director with polling firm Innovative Research Group. […]

August 31, 2011

Pesticide ban a win-win situation

Salmon Arm Observer But what about B.C.? Polling done in the province by Innovative Research Group and released in February, 2011 found support for a phase-out […]

August 31, 2011