Residents Hold Fredericton and Council in High Regard
Residents Hold Fredericton and Council in High Regard Fredericton: The majority of Fredericton residents offer positive ratings of their city, according to the most recent survey conducted by Corporate Research Associates Inc. (CRA). When asked how they would rate Fredericton as a place to live, over nine in ten (93%) Fredericton and surrounding area residents offer an ‘excellent’ or...
Read MoreDon’t Lose Faith in Polling – CRA has accurately called elections for more than 20 years
HALIFAX: With the recent results of the BC election and the inability of the majority of polls to accurately foresee the election outcome, there has been considerable discussion on the credibility of polling. While many are quick to point out where results were wrong, little effort has been made to acknowledge when results have been correct. For more than 20 years CRA has accurately...
Read MoreSlight Majority of Nova Scotians Opposed to Hydrofracking in the Province
HALIFAX: Nova Scotia residents are moderately opposed to hydrofracking in the province even if regulations are in place to protect the environment, according to the most recent survey conducted by Corporate Research Associates Inc. Hydrofracking or hydraulic fracturing is a process that forces water and chemicals into the ground under high pressure in order to extract oil and gas. Nova Scotia...
Read MoreUn référendum aurait abouti à une défaite pour l’augmentation de la TVH, et à une décision partagée quant aux péages autoroutiers
HALIFAX : Selon le dernier sondage mené par Corporate Research Associates Inc. (CRA), peu de Néo-Brunswickois appuient l’augmentation de la TVH. Quant à l’introduction de péages autoroutiers pour redresser le déficit budgétaire provincial, il y a autant de pour que de contre. Avant l’annonce du budget provincial, CRA a demandé aux habitants du Nouveau-Brunswick si, en cas...
Read MoreReferendum Would Have Resulted in Defeat for HST Increase, Split Decision on Toll Highways
HALIFAX: There is little support for an increase in the HST among New Brunswick residents, according to the most recent survey conducted by Corporate Research Associates Inc. (CRA). Residents are equally split however, on whether they support or oppose the introduction of highway tolls as a measure to address the provincial budget deficit. Prior to the announcement of the provincial budget, New...
Read MoreAtlantic Canadians Oppose EI Policy Changes
HALIFAX: Atlantic Canadians oppose recent Employment Insurance policy changes, according to the latest survey conducted by Corporate Research Associates Inc. The new changes, which came into effect early this year, require recipients to demonstrate their efforts to seek alternative employment and to be prepared to travel to jobs that may be available elsewhere within a reasonable...
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