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www.cric.ca Attitudes Towards Leadership and Institutions Presentation to a roundtable discussion entitled Empowering the People's House: the Role of MLAs and the Legislature Co-sponsored by The New Brunswick Commission on Legislative Democracy and the Canadian Unity Council March 2004

Confidence in Leaders: 

Confidence in Leaders Can you tell me if you have a great deal of confidence, some, not very much, or no confidence at all in each of the following: a) Political leaders, b) Business Leaders, c) Religious leaders, d) Military leaders, e) Leaders of environmental groups, f) Leaders of groups that protest against free trade and globalization? www.cric.ca Portraits 2002

Confidence in Leaders (By Age Group) Figures Show Results for “A Great Deal / Some Confidence”: 

Confidence in Leaders (By Age Group) Figures Show Results for “A Great Deal / Some Confidence” www.cric.ca Portraits 2002 Can you tell me if you have a great deal of confidence, some, not very much, or no confidence at all in each of the following: a) Political leaders, b) Business Leaders, c) Religious leaders, d) Military leaders, e) Leaders of environmental groups, f) Leaders of groups that protest against free trade and globalization?

Confidence in Leaders (1983 - 2002)Figures Show Results for “A Lot / Some Confidence” or “A Great / Some Confidence”: 

Confidence in Leaders (1983 - 2002) Figures Show Results for “A Lot / Some Confidence” or “A Great / Some Confidence” 1983-1995: Can you tell me if you have a lot of confidence, some confidence, little confidence or no confidence at all in the following persons or organizations…political leaders; religious leaders; business leaders. Source: Environics Focus Canada / Canadian Opinion Research Archive, Queen’s University. 2002: Can you tell me if you have a great deal of confidence, some, not very much, or no confidence at all in each of the following: political leaders; religious leaders; business leaders. Source: CRIC, Portraits of Canada, 2002. www.cric.ca Portraits 2002

Confidence in Political Leaders: 

Confidence in Political Leaders www.cric.ca Portraits 2002 Can you tell me if you have a great deal of confidence, some, not very much, or no confidence at all in each of the following… Political Leaders

Confidence in Leaders: Great Deal or Some Confidence: 

Confidence in Leaders: Great Deal or Some Confidence www.cric.ca Portraits 2002 Can you tell me if you have a great deal of confidence, some, not very much, or no confidence at all in each of the following: a) Political leaders, b) Business Leaders, c) Religious leaders, d) Military leaders, e) Leaders of environmental groups, f) Leaders of groups that protest against free trade and globalization?

Confidence in the House of Commons and Political Parties Figures Show Results for “A Great Deal / Quite a Lot of Confidence”: 

Confidence in the House of Commons and Political Parties Figures Show Results for “A Great Deal / Quite a Lot of Confidence” “I’m going to read a list of institutions in Canadian society. Would you tell me how much respect and confidence you, yourself, have in each one—a great deal, quite a lot, some or very little…The House of Commons.” Source: Gallup polls, as quoted in George Perlin and Andrew Parkin, Canadian Politics (Toronto: Oxford University Press, forthcoming). www.cric.ca

Does the Government Care?: 

Does the Government Care? Source: for 1968, Canadian Election Study -- question: “I don’t think that the government cares much about what people like me think” (agree or disagree); Source for 2001: CRIC survey on Trade, Globalization and Canadian Values – question: “I don’t think that governments care very much what people like me think” (strongly agree, somewhat agree, somewhat disagree, strongly disagree). Note: this chart shows responses for those 21 years old and over only, since the 1968 survey did not contact respondents younger than 21 years of age. www.cric.ca

Leadership: Honesty & Ethical Standards : 

Leadership: Honesty & Ethical Standards Generally, how would you rate the honesty and ethical standards of the following leaders these days? Would you give them a very high rating, a high rating, a low rating, or a very low rating for honesty and ethical standards? a) Political leaders, b) Heads of major companies, c) Religious leaders? www.cric.ca Portraits 2002

Honesty and Ethical Standards of Political Leaders: 

Honesty and Ethical Standards of Political Leaders www.cric.ca Portraits 2002 Generally, how would you rate the honesty and ethical standards of the following leaders these days? Would you give them a very high rating, a high rating, a low rating, or a very low rating for honesty and ethical standards?… Political Leaders

Leadership: Honesty & Ethical Standards New Brunswick Only: 

Leadership: Honesty & Ethical Standards New Brunswick Only www.cric.ca Portraits 2002 Generally, how would you rate the honesty and ethical standards of the following leaders these days? Would you give them a very high rating, a high rating, a low rating, or a very low rating for honesty and ethical standards? a) Political leaders, b) Heads of major companies, c) Religious leaders?

Trust in Governments to Protect Important Programs: 

Trust in Governments to Protect Important Programs www.cric.ca Which government do you trust more to protect the programs you care about? Is it… a) The federal government b) The government of your province/territory c) Both equally d) Neither Portraits 1998, 1999, 2000, 2002, 2003

Trust in Governments to Protect Important ProgramsBy Region: 

Trust in Governments to Protect Important Programs By Region Which government do you trust more to protect the programs you care about? Is it… a) The federal government b) The government of your province/territory c) Both equally d) Neither Portraits 2003 www.cric.ca

Do Political Leaders Tell the Truth and Keep Their Promises?: 

Do Political Leaders Tell the Truth and Keep Their Promises? www.cric.ca Portraits 2002 Do you strongly agree, agree, disagree or strongly disagree with each of the following statements?… Most Political Leaders do not tell the truth or keep their promises

Are Political Parties Disconnected From Voters?: 

Are Political Parties Disconnected From Voters? Are traditional political parties more “disconnected” from the concerns of average voters today than they used to be, or not? Portraits 2002 www.cric.ca

Leadership: An Assessment: 

Leadership: An Assessment Do you strongly agree, agree, disagree or strongly disagree with each of the following statements: a) Political leaders often look bad because the news media focus their attention on the mistakes they make rather than the things that they do right; c) In recent years, the job that political leaders have to do has become much more difficult; e) On the whole, the politicians who are elected in my area do a good job of serving the interests of my community. www.cric.ca Portraits 2002

Local Politicians Serving Voters’ Interest?: 

Local Politicians Serving Voters’ Interest? www.cric.ca Portraits 2002 Do you strongly agree, agree, disagree or strongly disagree with each of the following statements?… On the whole, the politicians who are elected in my area do a good job of serving voters’ interest

The Job of Political Leaders: 

The Job of Political Leaders www.cric.ca Portraits 2002 Do you strongly agree, agree, disagree or strongly disagree with each of the following statements?… In recent years, the job that political leaders have to do has become much more difficult

The Media and Politics: 

The Media and Politics www.cric.ca Portraits 2002 Do you strongly agree, agree, disagree or strongly disagree with each of the following statements?… Political leaders often look bad because the news media focus their attention on the mistakes they make rather than the things they do right

Can Public Opposition Make the Government Change its Mind?: 

Can Public Opposition Make the Government Change its Mind? Suppose a government wanted to pass a law that some people strongly opposed. If many of these people brought their concerns to the attention of the government by contacting their elected representatives, do you think that there is a good chance that the government would change its mind, or do you think that there is really nothing that people can do to get the government to change its mind? Portraits 2002 www.cric.ca

Party Leaders: 

Party Leaders www.cric.ca Portraits 2002 In politics, people from different regions and groups often hold different views. Of the following two views, which do you think is better? A party leader should stand firm for what he or she believes, even if that makes it harder to get things done A party leader should be prepared to cooperate with people from other regions and groups, even if that means compromising some beliefs

Trust and Confidence in Each Level of Government: 

Trust and Confidence in Each Level of Government Overall, how much trust and confidence do you have in the federal government / your provincial [state] government / your local government to do a good job in carrying out its responsibilities? www.cric.ca Can-US Comparative Federalism 2002

Trust and Confidence in Federal and Provincial Governments(% saying they have a great deal or a fair amount): 

Trust and Confidence in Federal and Provincial Governments (% saying they have a great deal or a fair amount) Overall, how much trust and confidence do you have in the federal government / your provincial [state] government to do a good job in carrying out its responsibilities?  US   Canada  www.cric.ca Can-US Comparative Federalism 2002

Role Models for Young People: 

Role Models for Young People www.cric.ca Portraits 2002 Do you strongly agree, agree, disagree or strongly disagree with each of the following statements?… I worry that young people today have no good leaders or role models to look up to

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For Further Information: Gina Bernard CRIC – Research 449 Sussex Drive, 2nd Floor Ottawa, Ontario K1N 6Z7 Tel: (613) 247-8686 gbernard@cucweb.ca www.cric.ca