2013-388 – FRIENDS OF CANADIAN BROADCASTING – SURVEY ON THE CBC – STAT SHEET – DRAFT National Nanos RDD Crowdsource random survey of 1,000 Canadians conducted between June 16 th and 19 th , 2013. Participants were randomly recruited by telephone through the proprietary Nanos Crowdsource sample and administered a survey online. The margin of error for a random survey of 1,000 Canadians is ±3.1%, 19 times out of 20. Page 1 - DRAFT Region Gender Age Canada 2013- 06 Atlantic Canada Quebec Ontario Prairies BC/ NWT/ Yukon/ Nunavut Male Female 18 to 29 30 to 39 40 to 49 50 to 59 60 plus Question 1 - As you may know, as the national broadcaster the mandate of the CBC is to provide radio and television services incorporating a wide range of programming that informs, enlightens, and entertains. Overall, how would you rate the performance of the CBC in fulfilling this mandate to date? Total N 1000 100 250 300 200 150 497 503 205 169 208 178 239 Excellent % 22.4 24.2 22.4 27.0 13.6 23.6 19.8 24.9 19.4 20.5 16.6 24.8 29.6 Very good % 32.0 34.4 39.9 25.5 29.3 34.0 28.9 35.2 25.4 34.2 35.0 35.2 31.3 Good % 23.0 22.7 24.7 20.4 28.5 18.2 26.9 19.1 30.9 24.2 26.0 19.1 15.7 Fair % 10.4 9.1 5.4 12.6 15.3 8.8 10.9 9.9 14.7 10.0 9.1 9.2 9.1 Poor % 4.8 6.3 3.2 3.8 8.2 3.7 7.0 2.6 .9 4.0 7.4 3.7 7.2 Very poor % 4.0 3.3 2.7 6.1 4.1 2.1 4.2 3.7 2.0 2.1 3.7 5.8 5.9 Don't know % 3.4 .0 1.5 4.6 1.1 9.7 2.3 4.6 6.8 5.0 2.3 2.2 1.2
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2013-388 – FRIENDS OF CANADIAN BROADCASTING – SURVEY ON THE CBC – STAT SHEET – DRAFT
National Nanos RDD Crowdsource random survey of 1,000 Canadians conducted between June 16th and 19th, 2013. Participants were randomly recruited by telephone through the proprietary Nanos Crowdsource sample and administered a survey online. The margin of error for a random survey of 1,000 Canadians is ±3.1%, 19 times out of 20.
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Region Gender Age
Canada 2013-
06 Atlantic Canada Quebec Ontario Prairies
BC/ NWT/ Yukon/
Nunavut Male Female 18 to 29
30 to 39
40 to 49
50 to 59 60 plus
Question 1 - As you may know, as the national broadcaster the mandate of the CBC is to provide radio and television services incorporating a wide range of programming that informs, enlightens, and entertains. Overall, how would you rate the performance of the CBC in fulfilling this mandate to date?
Total N 1000 100 250 300 200 150 497 503 205 169 208 178 239 Excellent % 22.4 24.2 22.4 27.0 13.6 23.6 19.8 24.9 19.4 20.5 16.6 24.8 29.6 Very good
2013-388 – FRIENDS OF CANADIAN BROADCASTING – SURVEY ON THE CBC – STAT SHEET – DRAFT
National Nanos RDD Crowdsource random survey of 1,000 Canadians conducted between June 16th and 19th, 2013. Participants were randomly recruited by telephone through the proprietary Nanos Crowdsource sample and administered a survey online. The margin of error for a random survey of 1,000 Canadians is ±3.1%, 19 times out of 20.
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Region Gender Age
Canada 2013-06
Atlantic Canada Quebec Ontario Prairies
BC/ NWT/ Yukon/
Nunavut Male Female
18 to 29
30 to 39
40 to 49
50 to 59
60 plus
Question 2 - As part of its mandate, the CBC is required to provide television and radio content that reflects Canada and its regions to national and regional audiences, and to serve the special needs of Canada's diverse regions. Overall, how would you rate the performance of the CBC in fulfilling this mandate?
Total N 1000 100 250 300 200 150 497 503 205 169 208 178 239 Excellent % 18.1 21.0 16.4 21.0 13.9 18.6 16.4 19.7 15.0 15.8 15.6 24.3 19.8 Very good
2013-388 – FRIENDS OF CANADIAN BROADCASTING – SURVEY ON THE CBC – STAT SHEET – DRAFT
National Nanos RDD Crowdsource random survey of 1,000 Canadians conducted between June 16th and 19th, 2013. Participants were randomly recruited by telephone through the proprietary Nanos Crowdsource sample and administered a survey online. The margin of error for a random survey of 1,000 Canadians is ±3.1%, 19 times out of 20.
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Region Gender Age
Canada 2013-
06 Atlantic Canada Quebec Ontario Prairies
BC/ NWT/ Yukon/
Nunavut Male Female 18 to 29
30 to 39
40 to 49
50 to 59 60 plus
Question 3 - Do you feel that the CBC is important in protecting Canadian culture and identity?
Total N 1000 100 250 300 200 150 497 503 205 169 208 178 239 Very important % 50.6 56.0 43.1 59.3 41.9 53.4 47.7 53.4 43.5 43.5 50.0 60.1 55.0 Somewhat important
2013-388 – FRIENDS OF CANADIAN BROADCASTING – SURVEY ON THE CBC – STAT SHEET – DRAFT
National Nanos RDD Crowdsource random survey of 1,000 Canadians conducted between June 16th and 19th, 2013. Participants were randomly recruited by telephone through the proprietary Nanos Crowdsource sample and administered a survey online. The margin of error for a random survey of 1,000 Canadians is ±3.1%, 19 times out of 20.
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Region Gender Age
Canada 2013-
06 Atlantic Canada Quebec Ontario Prairies
BC/ NWT/ Yukon/
Nunavut Male Female 18 to 29
30 to 39
40 to 49
50 to 59 60 plus
Question 5 - On May 3rd 2011, one day after the election, Heritage Minister James Moore said: "We believe in the national public broadcaster. We have said that we will maintain or increase support for the CBC. That is our platform and we have said that before and we will commit to that.’’ Do you support, somewhat support, somewhat oppose or oppose this position?
Total N 1000 100 250 300 200 150 497 503 205 169 208 178 239 Support % 49.0 54.7 37.9 58.2 41.4 55.6 44.3 53.6 45.9 44.3 48.0 54.0 52.1 Somewhat support
2013-388 – FRIENDS OF CANADIAN BROADCASTING – SURVEY ON THE CBC – STAT SHEET – DRAFT
National Nanos RDD Crowdsource random survey of 1,000 Canadians conducted between June 16th and 19th, 2013. Participants were randomly recruited by telephone through the proprietary Nanos Crowdsource sample and administered a survey online. The margin of error for a random survey of 1,000 Canadians is ±3.1%, 19 times out of 20.
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Region Gender Age
Canada 2013-
06 Atlantic Canada Quebec Ontario Prairies
BC/ NWT/
Yukon/ Nunavut Male Female
18 to 29
30 to 39
40 to 49
50 to 59
60 plus
Question 6 - Assume for a moment that your federal Member of Parliament asked for your advice on an upcoming vote in the House of Commons on what to do about CBC funding. Which of the following three options would you advise him/her to vote for?
Total N 1000 100 250 300 200 150 497 503 205 169 208 178 239
2013-388 – FRIENDS OF CANADIAN BROADCASTING – SURVEY ON THE CBC – STAT SHEET – DRAFT
National Nanos RDD Crowdsource random survey of 1,000 Canadians conducted between June 16th and 19th, 2013. Participants were randomly recruited by telephone through the proprietary Nanos Crowdsource sample and administered a survey online. The margin of error for a random survey of 1,000 Canadians is ±3.1%, 19 times out of 20.
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As you may know, the Conservative Party will hold a policy convention at the end of this month. I will read you three policy proposals which concern the CBC and are up for debate at the Conservative policy convention. Would you support, somewhat support, somewhat oppose or oppose these proposals?
Region Gender Age
Canada 2013-
06 Atlantic Canada Quebec Ontario Prairies
BC/ NWT/
Yukon/ Nunavut Male Female
18 to 29
30 to 39
40 to 49
50 to 59 60 plus
Question 7 - Cancel existing Conservative Party policy recognizing the important role that CBC/SRC plays in the Canadian broadcasting system
Total N 1000 100 250 300 200 150 497 503 205 169 208 178 239 Support % 10.9 9.9 4.3 13.5 15.7 11.1 13.9 8.0 2.4 13.8 10.0 13.9 14.8 Somewhat support
2013-388 – FRIENDS OF CANADIAN BROADCASTING – SURVEY ON THE CBC – STAT SHEET – DRAFT
National Nanos RDD Crowdsource random survey of 1,000 Canadians conducted between June 16th and 19th, 2013. Participants were randomly recruited by telephone through the proprietary Nanos Crowdsource sample and administered a survey online. The margin of error for a random survey of 1,000 Canadians is ±3.1%, 19 times out of 20.
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Region Gender Age
Canada 2013-
06 Atlantic Canada Quebec Ontario Prairies
BC/ NWT/ Yukon/
Nunavut Male Female 18 to 29 30 to 39 40 to 49 50 to 59 60 plus Question 8 - Eliminate all public funding of the CBC
Total N 1000 100 250 300 200 150 497 503 205 169 208 178 239 Support % 7.6 7.6 3.2 8.9 12.6 5.6 10.7 4.6 1.0 7.3 9.0 8.4 11.6 Somewhat support
2013-388 – FRIENDS OF CANADIAN BROADCASTING – SURVEY ON THE CBC – STAT SHEET – DRAFT
National Nanos RDD Crowdsource random survey of 1,000 Canadians conducted between June 16th and 19th, 2013. Participants were randomly recruited by telephone through the proprietary Nanos Crowdsource sample and administered a survey online. The margin of error for a random survey of 1,000 Canadians is ±3.1%, 19 times out of 20.
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Region Gender Age
Canada 2013-
06 Atlantic Canada Quebec Ontario Prairies
BC/ NWT/ Yukon/
Nunavut Male Female 18 to 29
30 to 39
40 to 49
50 to 59 60 plus
Question 10 - In Canada, the Prime Minister appoints the Board of Directors of the CBC. Do you feel this is the best way to manage the CBC or should a non-political process appoint the CBC board?
Total N 1000 100 250 300 200 150 497 503 205 169 208 178 239
2013-388 – FRIENDS OF CANADIAN BROADCASTING – SURVEY ON THE CBC – STAT SHEET – DRAFT
National Nanos RDD Crowdsource random survey of 1,000 Canadians conducted between June 16th and 19th, 2013. Participants were randomly recruited by telephone through the proprietary Nanos Crowdsource sample and administered a survey online. The margin of error for a random survey of 1,000 Canadians is ±3.1%, 19 times out of 20.
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Region Gender Age
Canada 2013-
06 Atlantic Canada Quebec Ontario Prairies
BC/ NWT/
Yukon/ Nunavut Male Female
18 to 29
30 to 39
40 to 49
50 to 59 60 plus
Question 11 - Unlike at, for example, the BBC, in Canada the Prime Minister also appoints the President of the CBC, currently Hubert Lacroix. Do you feel that the mandate of the CBC is best managed by appointment of the CBC President by the Prime Minister, or at arms length from the political process?
Total N 1000 100 250 300 200 150 497 503 205 169 208 178 239
2013-388 – FRIENDS OF CANADIAN BROADCASTING – SURVEY ON THE CBC – STAT SHEET – DRAFT
National Nanos RDD Crowdsource random survey of 1,000 Canadians conducted between June 16th and 19th, 2013. Participants were randomly recruited by telephone through the proprietary Nanos Crowdsource sample and administered a survey online. The margin of error for a random survey of 1,000 Canadians is ±3.1%, 19 times out of 20.
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When he was Leader of the Opposition, Stephen Harper recommended radical changes to CBC TV and Radio Two: “When you take a look at thing like main-English language television and probably to a lesser degree Radio Two, you could look there (sic) at putting those on a commercial basis.” More recently, the Harper government has cut CBC funding by $115 million. To what extent do you agree with the following statements?
Region Gender Age
Canada 2013-
06 Atlantic Canada Quebec Ontario Prairies
BC/ NWT/ Yukon/
Nunavut Male Female 18 to 29
30 to 39
40 to 49
50 to 59 60 plus
Question 12 - The Harper government has an agenda that favours private corporate broadcasters
2013-388 – FRIENDS OF CANADIAN BROADCASTING – SURVEY ON THE CBC – STAT SHEET – DRAFT
National Nanos RDD Crowdsource random survey of 1,000 Canadians conducted between June 16th and 19th, 2013. Participants were randomly recruited by telephone through the proprietary Nanos Crowdsource sample and administered a survey online. The margin of error for a random survey of 1,000 Canadians is ±3.1%, 19 times out of 20.
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When he was Leader of the Opposition, Stephen Harper recommended radical changes to CBC TV and Radio Two: “When you take a look at thing like main-English language television and probably to a lesser degree Radio Two, you could look there (sic) at putting those on a commercial basis.” More recently, the Harper government has cut CBC funding by $115 million. To what extent do you agree with the following statements?
Region Gender Age
Canada 2013-
06 Atlantic Canada Quebec Ontario Prairies
BC/ NWT/
Yukon/ Nunavut Male Female
18 to 29
30 to 39
40 to 49
50 to 59 60 plus
Question 13 - We do not need a public broadcaster in Canada
2013-388 – FRIENDS OF CANADIAN BROADCASTING – SURVEY ON THE CBC – STAT SHEET – DRAFT
National Nanos RDD Crowdsource random survey of 1,000 Canadians conducted between June 16th and 19th, 2013. Participants were randomly recruited by telephone through the proprietary Nanos Crowdsource sample and administered a survey online. The margin of error for a random survey of 1,000 Canadians is ±3.1%, 19 times out of 20.
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When he was Leader of the Opposition, Stephen Harper recommended radical changes to CBC TV and Radio Two: “When you take a look at thing like main-English language television and probably to a lesser degree Radio Two, you could look there (sic) at putting those on a commercial basis.” More recently, the Harper government has cut CBC funding by $115 million. To what extent do you agree with the following statements?
Region Gender Age
Canada 2013-
06 Atlantic Canada Quebec Ontario Prairies
BC/ NWT/ Yukon/
Nunavut Male Female 18 to 29
30 to 39
40 to 49
50 to 59 60 plus
Question 14 - The CBC plays an important role in strengthening Canadian culture and identity
2013-388 – FRIENDS OF CANADIAN BROADCASTING – SURVEY ON THE CBC – STAT SHEET – DRAFT
National Nanos RDD Crowdsource random survey of 1,000 Canadians conducted between June 16th and 19th, 2013. Participants were randomly recruited by telephone through the proprietary Nanos Crowdsource sample and administered a survey online. The margin of error for a random survey of 1,000 Canadians is ±3.1%, 19 times out of 20.
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When he was Leader of the Opposition, Stephen Harper recommended radical changes to CBC TV and Radio Two: “When you take a look at thing like main-English language television and probably to a lesser degree Radio Two, you could look there (sic) at putting those on a commercial basis.” More recently, the Harper government has cut CBC funding by $115 million. To what extent do you agree with the following statements?
Region Gender Age
Canada 2013-
06 Atlantic Canada Quebec Ontario Prairies
BC/ NWT/ Yukon/
Nunavut Male Female 18 to 29
30 to 39
40 to 49
50 to 59 60 plus
Question 15 - As Canada's economic ties with the United States increase, it is becoming more important to strengthen Canadian culture and identity
2013-388 – FRIENDS OF CANADIAN BROADCASTING – SURVEY ON THE CBC – STAT SHEET – DRAFT
National Nanos RDD Crowdsource random survey of 1,000 Canadians conducted between June 16th and 19th, 2013. Participants were randomly recruited by telephone through the proprietary Nanos Crowdsource sample and administered a survey online. The margin of error for a random survey of 1,000 Canadians is ±3.1%, 19 times out of 20.
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The Harper government has proposed legislation to take direct control of the wages and working conditions of all CBC employees, including journalists, on-air personalities, editors, and others who produce news and current affairs programs. At the same time the Broadcasting Act guarantees the independence of the CBC.
Region Gender Age
Canada 2013-
06 Atlantic Canada Quebec Ontario Prairies
BC/ NWT/
Yukon/ Nunavut Male Female
18 to 29
30 to 39
40 to 49
50 to 59
60 plus
Question 16 – Which of the following statements is closes to your own point of view? [ROTATE]
Total N 1000 100 250 300 200 150 497 503 205 169 208 178 239
The Harper government should take direct control of the wage
