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:

July 26, 2011

Day 1 of BC’s tax revs up political pressure

The Globe and Mail The price of gasoline shot to $1.50 a litre in Vancouver on Tuesday as British Columbians became the first Canadians to deal […]

July 26, 2011

War of words over trade barriers

Edmonton Sun A meeting code-named Quadrant took place 65 years ago in the Chateau Frontenac – the very same hotel the Council of the Federation gab […]

July 26, 2011

A surreal spectacle in Quebec

Edmonton Sun For three solid days the surreal jawing went on. Hogging the microphones at the Council of the Federation meeting here are the Four Horsemen […]

July 26, 2011

Close race in Guelph shaping up as a tough test of Dion’s Green Shift plan

The Hill Times A strong NDP candidate and a divided green vote could hurt the Liberals in the riding, says pollster Stéphane Dion’s risky Green Shift […]

July 26, 2011

Slump in U.S. housing market helps drag B.C. economy to new low

The Globe and Mail British Columbia’s economy is sputtering as the U.S. housing crisis continues to undermine exports, driving down growth this year to its lowest […]

July 26, 2011

Hugging our heritage while cutting our culture

The Globe and Mail In the past week, Canadians have learned of a federal government initiative to search for the remains of Arctic explorer Sir John […]

July 26, 2011

Taking a tactical cue from the Republicans

The Globe and Mail Armchair politicians who are perplexed by why the federal Tories sometimes play up divisive social conservative issues such as opposition to same-sex […]

July 26, 2011

Expert analysis of the latest numbers In the new battleground ridings poll, the Conservatives seem to be making major gains in Ontario, Quebec and B.C. In which province(s) are those gains likeliest to hold?

The Globe and Mail B.C. looks the best for the Conservatives. The introduction of B.C.’s own carbon tax has created a backlash that is perfect for […]

Latest Articles on Public Affairs & Opinion Research:

July 26, 2011

Expert analysis of the latest numbers In the new battleground ridings poll, the Conservatives seem to be making major gains in Ontario, Quebec and B.C. In which province(s) are those gains likeliest to hold?

The Globe and Mail B.C. looks the best for the Conservatives. The introduction of B.C.’s own carbon tax has created a backlash that is perfect for […]