SASKATCHEWAN SUMMER EMBARGOED UNTIL: 6 AM MST, AUGUST 30, 2016 PRINT EXCLUSIVE: POSTMEDIA NETOWRK Mainstreet surveyed a random sample of 1,690 Saskatchewan residents by Smart IVR™ on August 22-23, 2016. A mixture of landlines and cell phones were surveyed. Margin of error: +/- 2.38%, 19 times out of 20. Results were weighed by age and gender based on the 2011 Canadian Census.
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MAJORITY SUPPORT ENERGY EAST August 30, (Montreal, QC) – A new Mainstreet/Postmedia poll finds most Saskatchewan resident support the proposed Energy East pipeline. The Mainstreet/Postmedia Poll has a margin of error of +/- 2.38%, 19 times out of 20. “The energy east pipeline enjoys majority support across Regina, Saskatoon and the Rest of Saskatchewan” said David Valentin, Executive Vice-President of Mainstreet Research. “Men, Women and every age group support Energy East - only 19% of Saskatchewanians this approve, even after the North Saskatchewan River oil spill.” “It’s a different picture when we look at how Saskatchewanians think the provincial government responded. 47% approved of the government’s response while 31% disapproved. Another 22% were not sure either way.” “Approval for the government’s response was lowest in Regina (40%) and highest in the Rest of Saskatchewan (50%). 46% of Saskatoon resident approved of the government’s response. Disapproval exceeded approval only in Regina (43% to 40%) and younger respondents (18-34) were the most likely to disapprove of the government response. Fully 39% of 18-34 year olds disapproved, while 45% approved.” “We’re seeing a little bit of a generational divide here, younger respondents were much more likely than older respondents to disapprove of the government’s response to the oil spill,” finished Valentin. About Mainstreet Research Mainstreet is a national public research firm. With 20 years of political experience at all three levels of government, President and CEO Quito Maggi is a respected commentator on Canadian public affairs. Differentiated by its large sample sizes, Mainstreet Research has provided accurate snapshots of public opinion, having predicted a majority NDP government in Alberta, a majority Liberal government in British Columbia and a majority Liberal government in Ontario. Mainstreet has been the most accurate polling firm in several by elections and the most recent Toronto mayoral election. Most recently, Mainstreet was the only polling firm to correctly predict a Liberal majority government in the 2015 federal election. -30Available for phone interview from Montreal: David Valentin, (514) 913-5524 -
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Do you approve or disapprove of the proposed Energy East pipeline?
14%
19%
67%
Approve
Disapprove
Not Sure
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Do you approve or disapprove of the proposed Energy East pipeline?
SK 67%
19%
Saskatoon 64%
14%
22%
14%
Regina
59%
26%
15%
RoS
71%
16%
Male
71%
15%
Female
63%
23%
18-34 64%
10
14%
17%
65+ 71% 0
16%
21%
50-64 70%
14% 14%
20%
35-49 65%
13%
13%
18% 20
30
40
50
60
70
80
11% 90
100
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Ddo you approve or disapprove of the provincial government’s handling of the North Saskatchewan River Oil Spill?
22%
47%
31%
Approve
Disapprove
Not Sure
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Ddo you approve or disapprove of the provincial government’s handling of the North Saskatchewan River Oil Spill?
SK 47%
31%
Saskatoon 46%
22%
38%
Regina 40%
16%
43%
18%
RoS
50%
25%
Male
50%
29%
Female
44%
23%
39%
35-49 44%
17%
32%
50-64 49%
24%
26%
65+ 51% 10
21%
33%
18-34 45%
0
26%
25%
25% 20
30
40
50
60
24% 70
80
90
100
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If a provincial election were held today which party would you support? Saskatchewan Party led by Brad Wall NDP led by Trent Wotherspoon Liberal Party led by Darrin Lamoureux Green Party led by Shawn Setyo Undecided And which Party are you leaning towards voting for? Saskatchewan Party led by Brad Wall NDP led by Trent Wotherspoon Liberal Party led by Darrin Lamoureux Green Party led by Shawn Setyo Undecided Do you approve or disapprove of the way Brad Wall is handling his job as Premier? Strongly Approve Somewhat Approve Somewhat Disapprove Strongly Disapprove Not Sure Have you ever been a passenger in a car when the driver was under the influence of alcohol? Yes No Not Sure Prefer not to say Have you ever driven a vehicle under the influence of alcohol? Yes No Not Sure Prefer not to say Recently MLA Don McMorris stepped down from cabinet after being charged with impaired driving. In your opinion, should he seek re-election after the charges have been dealt with by the courts? Yes No Not Sure
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And do you agree or disagree with the following statement: Driving under the influence is OK if you are travelling a short distance on quiet roads Agree Disagree Not sure And do you approve or disapprove of the proposed Energy East pipeline? Approve Disapprove Not Sure Do you approve or disapprove of the provincial government’s handling of the North Saskatchewan River Oil Spill? Approve Disapprove Not Sure
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Mainstreet is a national public research firm. With 20 years of political experience at all three levels of government, President and CEO Quito Maggi is a respected commentator on Canadian public affairs. Differentiated by its large sample sizes, Mainstreet Research has provided accurate snapshots of public opinion, having predicted a majority NDP government in Alberta, a majority Liberal government in British Columbia and a majority Liberal government in Ontario. Mainstreet has been the most accurate polling firm in several by elections and the most recent Toronto mayoral election. Most recently, Mainstreet was the only polling firm to correctly predict a Liberal majority government in the 2015 federal election.
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