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Opinion Polls

Overview

FRIENDS of Canadian Broadcasting has commissioned a substantial amount of polling research related to Canadian broadcasting issues. FRIENDS also tracks broadcasting-relevant polls conducted by others.

In addition to providing the polls in chronological order below, we have organized polls according to the broadcasting issues they address. Click here to view this list.

2012 | 2011 | 2010 | 2009 | 2008 | 2007 | 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | 2003 | 2002 | 2001 | 2000 | 1999 | 1998

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Feb 1, 2012 — Opinion Poll: Public opinion in Hamilton & the rest of Canada concerning the CBC

New opinion research on public reaction to a proposed a new digital service in Hamilton in the spring of 2012.

Jan 31, 2012 — Opinion Poll: Public Opinion in the London Region & the rest of Canada concerning the CBC

New opinion research on public reaction to plans from the CBC to open a local radio station in London in the autumn of 2012.

Jan 31, 2012 — Opinion Poll: Public opinion in Kamloops & the rest of Canada concerning the CBC

New opinion research on public reaction to a proposed a new radio service in the Interior BC region of Kamloops in the autumn of 2012. 

Jan 19, 2012 — Opinion Poll: Public opinion in the Waterloo Region & the rest of Canada concerning the CBC

Opinion research reveals that residents of the Waterloo region are very supportive of a CBC proposal to launch a local radio station in the area and would like their MP to champion the initiative. 

Nov 29, 2011 — Opinion Poll: Canadians' attitudes toward the CBC and public broadcasting in Canada

A new major public opinion research study shows continued strong support for the CBC and that more Canadians trust the Conservative party than any other to handle matters of national culture and identity.

Apr 19, 2010 — Opinion Poll: Foreign Ownership of Canadian Broadcasting and Telephone Companies

New Harris/Decima survey says the majority of Canadians agree that it's important the Canadian government work to maintain and build a culture and identity distinct from the United States.

May 26, 2009 — Opinion Poll: Canadian Attitudes and Expectations Towards Public Broadcasting

According to a new study from POLLARA, the vast majority of Canadian voters hold the CBC in high regard and believe the public broadcaster is underfunded.

Oct 1, 2008 — Opinion Poll: Canadians think CBC is a good investment. What does Prime Minister Harper think?

According to a Nanos survey, nearly two-thirds of Canadian voters (63%) think the government's investment in CBC is a good use of taxpayers dollars.

Apr 7, 2008 — Opinion Poll: Canadians' Views On De-regulating Cable and Other TV Distributors

New survey shows Canadians regard the CRTC and the federal government as guardians of Canadian culture on TV, but don't trust that de-regulated cable and satellite companies would promote and deliver Canadian content on the small screen.

Dec 5, 2007 — Opinion Poll: Foreign Ownership of Canadian Media and Communications

Poll results show allowing foreign interests to control Canadian media and telecom companies may be a poor strategy for Conservative growth.

Sep 5, 2005 — Opinion Poll: Two in Three Canadians Want the Federal Government to Intervene in Recent CRTC Approval of Satellite Radio

Ipsos Reid/Friends of Canadian Broadcasting poll concerning CRTC decisions approving two U.S. satellite radio services in Canada.

May 19, 2004 — Opinion Poll: Broadcasting Issues, Canada/US Relations and Canadian Public Opinion (Special Political Results Summary)

Pre-election poll commissioned by FRIENDS shows strong support among voters for strengthening Canadian culture and enhancing the CBC. This summary shows a breakdown of results by political party.

May 19, 2004 — Opinion Poll: Broadcasting Issues, Canada/US Relations and Canadian Public Opinion

Ipsos-Reid pre-election poll commissioned by FRIENDS shows Canadian voters support strengthening Canadian content, culture and identity as a means to balance closer integration with the United States.

May 14, 2004 — Opinion Poll: Ontarians want their TVOntario to remain public

Ipsos-Reid poll commissioned by FRIENDS shows a strong majority of Ontarians say that they want TVOntario to remain in public hands.

May 13, 2004 — Opinion Poll: Canadian Broadcasting Counts with Voters

Ipsos-Reid poll commissioned by FRIENDS on the eve of a federal election shows Canadian voters favour maintaining foreign ownership rules, limiting media concentration, and strengthening CBC.

Mar 29, 2004 — Opinion Poll: Attitudes Toward the Knowledge Network in British Columbia

Ipsos-Reid poll shows more than twice as many British Columbians oppose than favour the provincial government's proposed sale of Knowledge Network to private broadcasters.

Jan 16, 2004 — Opinion Poll: CEP: Canadians say NO to foreign ownership

Most Canadians support the maintenance of controls on the foreign ownership of our media and telecommunications companies, a national opinion poll shows.

Aug 11, 2002 — Opinion Poll: Broadcasting Issues and Canadian Public Opinion

Addresses Canadian culture and content, the CBC, and media concentration

Mar 22, 2001 — Opinion Poll: CTV/Global Poll

Measures English-speaking Canadians’ confidence in the ability of various broadcasters to protect Canadian identity

Mar 12, 2001 — Opinion Poll: CRTC Poll

Measures public confidence in the CRTC and the broadcasting system

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