Opinion Poll

Current Poll:

Will London's jobless numbers hurt future investments here?

Past Polls:

In 2012 the one thing that London needs to grow our economy is:
This poll ran from January 4, 2012 until January 18, 2012

A bigger budget for economic development attraction (95 votes)
More serviced industrial lands (124 votes)
A more cohesive and focused municipal council (128 votes)
All of the above (125 votes)

Regarding the City's $4.6 Million Surplus do you favour:
This poll ran from December 15, 2011 until January 4, 2012

Applying it all to tax relief (219 votes)
Applying it all to debt reduction (or avoidance) (218 votes)
The establishment of an annual formula that apportions the surplus across a number of areas including some tax relief and debt reduction (216 votes)

Thinking of just your business, will the economy in 2012 be:
This poll ran from November 26, 2011 until December 10, 2011

Substantially better (146 votes)
Substantially worse (136 votes)
About the same (148 votes)

Should large transport trucks be allowed in the core of the city?
This poll ran from November 11, 2011 until November 25, 2011

Yes, they are necessary for commerce (205 votes)
No, they block traffic and create hazzards (174 votes)
Modify the by-laws to allow smaller trucks only (169 votes)

What do you think the City should do with London Hydro?
This poll ran from October 27, 2011 until November 10, 2011

Leave it alone (182 votes)
Keep open and on-going dialogue on all options (172 votes)
Merge with larger entity (171 votes)

Do you support London's new vision for Downtown?
This poll ran from October 3, 2011 until October 17, 2011

Absolutely (289 votes)
Not a chance (263 votes)
Only if my taxes don't rise (292 votes)

Do you plan to take an out of country vacation this year?
This poll ran from September 18, 2011 until October 2, 2011

Yes (337 votes)
No (323 votes)
I'll wait to see what the economy looks like (294 votes)

What impact does Red Tape have on your plans to grow your business?
This poll ran from September 3, 2011 until September 17, 2011

It's a big deterent (315 votes)
It's an inconvenience (286 votes)
It has little or no impact (302 votes)

Are you (will you be)budgeting an in increase for paid staff this year?
This poll ran from August 17, 2011 until September 2, 2011

Yes - about par with inflation (396 votes)
No - there will be no increases (327 votes)
No- we may have to lay off some (338 votes)

How would you rate London's road construction delays vs. last year?
This poll ran from August 2, 2011 until August 16, 2011

Far worse (408 votes)
Far better (393 votes)
About the same (402 votes)

If the provincial election was held today who would you vote for?
This poll ran from July 18, 2011 until July 31, 2011

Liberals (475 votes)
Conservatives (410 votes)
NDP (449 votes)

Should the Federal Government get out of the postal business?
This poll ran from July 3, 2011 until July 17, 2011

Absolutely (489 votes)
Never (478 votes)
Only if postage rates were kept the same or lower (502 votes)

Have gas prices curtailed your travel plans
This poll ran from June 18, 2011 until July 2, 2011

Most definitely (518 votes)
Not at all (513 votes)
Somewhat (480 votes)

Do you support the development of lands at the VMP and 401/402 Interchanges
This poll ran from June 3, 2011 until June 17, 2011

Absolutely (487 votes)
Not at all (471 votes)

Would you support a fixed federal election date like Ontario's?
This poll ran from May 17, 2011 until June 2, 2011

Absolutely (532 votes)
Not in my lifetime (487 votes)
I'd give it some thought (491 votes)

Canada's Economy After the Elections
This poll ran from May 2, 2011 until May 16, 2011

Will be better (626 votes)
Will be worse (664 votes)
Won't change (627 votes)

If the Provincial Elections were held today would you vote for...
This poll ran from April 19, 2011 until May 2, 2011

The NDP (574 votes)
The Liberals (573 votes)
The Conservatives (590 votes)
None of the above (569 votes)

After its 1st quarter how has our new Council behaved in your view?
This poll ran from April 3, 2011 until April 17, 2011

Much more focused and aligned (543 votes)
More focused but not aligned (573 votes)
Still the same old stuff (577 votes)

Has the rising cost of gasoline hurt your business?
This poll ran from March 4, 2011 until March 18, 2011

Absolutely (501 votes)
Moderately (545 votes)
Not at all (506 votes)

How has Family Day impacted your business?
This poll ran from February 9, 2011 until February 23, 2011

Not at all (274 votes)
Increased labour costs (251 votes)
Improved moral and productivity (253 votes)

How do you rate the provinces efforts in reducing your red tape?
This poll ran from January 25, 2011 until February 8, 2011

"A"1 (307 votes)
"B" flat (342 votes)
"F" ailing (315 votes)

Would you be interested in participating in the government's proposed Pooled Registered Pension Plans (PRPP) for small business?
This poll ran from January 10, 2011 until January 24, 2011

YES (251 votes)
NO (245 votes)

Will 2011 be a better year than 2010 for your business?
This poll ran from December 25, 2010 until January 9, 2011

No doubt about it (330 votes)
About the same (422 votes)
Worse (488 votes)

What percentage of your Christams shopping was done in the U.S.
This poll ran from December 10, 2010 until December 24, 2010

None (518 votes)
10 to 25% (454 votes)
25 to 75% (534 votes)
more (345 votes)

In your view is a tax freeze achievable in London?
This poll ran from November 25, 2010 until December 9, 2010

Absolutely (301 votes)
Not a chance (311 votes)
Not sure (302 votes)

How has the HST impacted your business thus far?
This poll ran from November 8, 2010 until November 22, 2010

We can now write off the PST portion (328 votes)
There has been little impact (300 votes)
We have lost business (301 votes)

If you could make one of the following recommendations to the new Council it would be:
This poll ran from October 24, 2010 until November 7, 2010

Develop a true strategic vision for the entire city (373 votes)
Devote most of your time to cost cutting (338 votes)
Allow administration to do its job so Council can do its job (360 votes)

Will all-candidates meetings, debates and/or surveys sway your decision of who to vote for?
This poll ran from October 12, 2010 until October 23, 2010

Absolutely (381 votes)
Maybe (363 votes)
Not a chance (370 votes)

It's Your Call - the next Federal Election will be called on...
This poll ran from September 18, 2010 until October 3, 2010

October 27th 2010 (402 votes)
November 24th 2010 (419 votes)
February 23rd 2011 (431 votes)

Will your Christmas spending
This poll ran from September 4, 2010 until September 18, 2010

Increase by more than 10% (468 votes)
Stay about the same as 2009 (462 votes)
Decrease by more than 10% (545 votes)

Will you be voting in the upcoming municipal elections?
This poll ran from August 19, 2010 until September 3, 2010

Absolutely (578 votes)
Depends (510 votes)
Not a chance (492 votes)

What's your prediction on the date of the next federal election?
This poll ran from August 4, 2010 until August 18, 2010

By the end of September (586 votes)
Before year end (570 votes)
Not until next spring (597 votes)

Has the HST slowed your consumer spending?
This poll ran from July 19, 2010 until August 3, 2010

To a grinding halt (564 votes)
Modestly (562 votes)
Not at all (594 votes)

Are you prepared to support more parking in the core with your tax $$?
This poll ran from July 4, 2010 until July 18, 2010

Absolutely (627 votes)
Not a Chance (644 votes)
As long as my net taxes don't increase (652 votes)

Do your summer vacation plans include trips to the U.S.
This poll ran from June 19, 2010 until July 3, 2010

Not at all (610 votes)
Once or twice (588 votes)
Multiple visits (526 votes)

How do you rate the state of London's Roads?
This poll ran from June 4, 2010 until June 18, 2010

Better than average (665 votes)
About average (644 votes)
Well below average (666 votes)

How much of the Stiller Centre's back taxes should taxpayers pay for?
This poll ran from May 19, 2010 until June 3, 2010

100% (735 votes)
50% (698 votes)
Absolutely nothing (722 votes)

When Flying to the U.S. or overseas do you
This poll ran from May 3, 2010 until May 17, 2010

Fly out of London (771 votes)
Fly out of Pearson (612 votes)
Fly out of Detroit or other U.S. airports (773 votes)

Do you support an increase to the minimum wage beyond the $10.25 just announced
This poll ran from April 18, 2010 until May 2, 2010

No, the economy can't handle it (1807 votes)
No, I can't afford to (753 votes)
Yes, but only if it's it phased in over time (2410 votes)
Yes, any time (713 votes)

Do you support the Liberal's plan to cancel previously announced business tax reductions
This poll ran from April 3, 2010 until April 17, 2010

Yes (836 votes)
No (903 votes)

Do you support additional stimulus funding from the Ontario Government
This poll ran from March 15, 2010 until April 2, 2010

Yes (1038 votes)
No (1675 votes)
Only what has already been announced (940 votes)

As you think about the federal budget, what's most important to you?
This poll ran from March 1, 2010 until March 14, 2010

A Competitive Corporate and Business Tax environment (838 votes)
The continutation of stimulus programs beyond 2011 (827 votes)
Reduced government spending (838 votes)
The elimination of the Deficit (831 votes)
All of the above (851 votes)

To reduce or eliminate the federal & provincial deficits are you willing to
This poll ran from February 15, 2010 until February 28, 2010

Pay more personal income tax? (816 votes)
Accept an increase in the GST? (852 votes)
Demand governments spend less on programs? (870 votes)

Will you be planning activities with family on Family Day?
This poll ran from February 1, 2010 until February 14, 2010

Absolutely (889 votes)
Not a chance (861 votes)
No more than any other day (808 votes)

Is the proposed 2010 police budget increase ($3.2 million) justified?
This poll ran from January 18, 2010 until January 31, 2010

Yes - public safety is worth it! (1143 votes)
No - London can't afford this right now. (1101 votes)
Not Sure - Don't know enough about the issue to comment (1119 votes)

What is your economic outlook for the New Year?
This poll ran from January 4, 2010 until January 17, 2010

Positive: (we are already seeing indicators that the economy is getting better) (932 votes)
Negative: (we are far from seeing a real sustainable turn around) (903 votes)
Cautious: (It's too early to tell ) (890 votes)

Is your business or workplace using (or planning to use) social media?
This poll ran from December 20, 2009 until January 3, 2010

Yes - we cannot afford to ignore it (867 votes)
No - it's a fad and a distraction (854 votes)
Don't know - we're still looking at it (850 votes)

With respect to the synchronization of London's traffic lights
This poll ran from December 5, 2009 until December 19, 2009

Are they better than ever before? (919 votes)
Worse than ever before? (1075 votes)
No different? (879 votes)

Will you be voting in the 2010 Municipal Elections?
This poll ran from November 19, 2009 until December 4, 2009

Absolutely yes - no matter the issues (2629 votes)
Absolutely not - no matter the issues (2446 votes)
Maybe - depending on what the issues are (2113 votes)

Would you consider privatizing London Transit?
This poll ran from October 30, 2009 until November 18, 2009

Yes (3744 votes)
No (1882 votes)
Maybe (1616 votes)

In terms of next years Council, you would like to see:
This poll ran from October 15, 2009 until October 29, 2009

The majority get re-elected (1024 votes)
The majority get defeated (11577 votes)
It doesn't matter (1254 votes)

Are we ready to start re-thinking a "Ring Road"?
This poll ran from September 30, 2009 until October 14, 2009

Absolutely (1673 votes)
Never (4314 votes)

Is Canada Ready for a fall election?
This poll ran from September 15, 2009 until September 29, 2009

Absolutely (1903 votes)
Not a chance (1471 votes)
Only if the economy tanks (1358 votes)

Does your personal business experience tell you the recession is over?
This poll ran from September 1, 2009 until September 14, 2009

Definitely yes (1797 votes)
Definitely no (1789 votes)
Not sure but optimistic (1786 votes)

Should Council be supporting cash requests from private enterprizes?
This poll ran from September 1, 2009 until September 1, 2009

Never (2 votes)
Of Course (2 votes)
Only if there is a tangible ROI (2 votes)

How is London's road construction impacting you?
This poll ran from August 7, 2009 until August 21, 2009

It's negatively impacting my bottom line (1218 votes)
It's more of a nusiance than anything (2266 votes)
I'm happy to put up with it ( votes)

Do you or your employer plan to hire more staff in 2009/10?
This poll ran from July 24, 2009 until August 6, 2009

Definitely yes (1070 votes)
Definitely no (1004 votes)
Too soon to tell (1351 votes)

Is is time to turn off the economic stimulus tap?
This poll ran from July 9, 2009 until July 23, 2009

Absolutely yes (750 votes)
Absolutely not ( votes)
Only if we see evidence that its working ( votes)

Would you support the development of a high-speed rail system in the Windsor/Quebec corridor?
This poll ran from June 24, 2009 until July 8, 2009

Absolutley (869 votes)
Not a chance (850 votes)
Depends who is paying (894 votes)

Now that passports are required at all Canada-U.S. border crossings, do you think this will make crossing the border into the U.S.more or less efficient?
This poll ran from June 9, 2009 until June 23, 2009

More (1033 votes)
Less (1014 votes)
No Difference (1068 votes)

Does Your Company Have a Pandemic Response Plan?
This poll ran from May 25, 2009 until June 8, 2009

Yes (1131 votes)
No (1116 votes)
I believe the threat is over ( votes)

Who should be responsible for London's deer issues?
This poll ran from May 8, 2009 until May 22, 2009

The City (1241 votes)
The Province (1239 votes)
Mother Nature (1230 votes)

Now that spring is here how would you rate London's road system?
This poll ran from April 23, 2009 until May 7, 2009

The best in Ontario (2301 votes)
One of the worst in the country (2133 votes)
About the same as most cities our size (1967 votes)

Would harmonizing the PST and GST be better for your business?
This poll ran from April 8, 2009 until April 22, 2009

Absolutely (986 votes)
Not at all (1904 votes)
With some exemptions (1369 votes)

Are you optimistic we'll pull out of the recession by the new year?
This poll ran from March 23, 2009 until April 7, 2009

Very (368 votes)
Mildly (368 votes)
Not a chance (400 votes)

Does having a London focused TV station help our economy?
This poll ran from March 9, 2009 until March 23, 2009

Absolutely (365 votes)
Makes no difference (346 votes)

Do you support the Province going into deficit?
This poll ran from February 24, 2009 until March 8, 2009

Only on a time limited and targeted basis. (303 votes)
Yes and for as long as it takes. (259 votes)
Never, under any circumstances. ( votes)

Will the federal economic stimulus package work?
This poll ran from February 9, 2009 until February 23, 2009

Stimulus packages never have worked - never will (474 votes)
Only if the cash flows quickly (456 votes)
Only if given time (443 votes)

Notwithstanding global economic uncertainty, is Canada ready for another election?
This poll ran from January 11, 2009 until January 25, 2009

Not a chance (584 votes)
Absolutley (563 votes)
Only if the government fails to provide adequate economic stimulus (570 votes)

Given the economic and political turmoil in Canada what does 2009 look like for your business??
This poll ran from December 26, 2008 until January 10, 2009

No significant changes (536 votes)
Major negative changes (486 votes)
Potential catastrophe (451 votes)

How much less did you spend on gifts this holiday season?
This poll ran from December 11, 2008 until December 24, 2008

50% LESS (626 votes)
25% LESS (524 votes)
About the same as last year (587 votes)

Is your personal income keeping up with municipal tax increases
This poll ran from November 26, 2008 until December 11, 2008

Yes but barely (646 votes)
Not even close (661 votes)
No but its worth the added cost (622 votes)

If the Province's Cell Phone Legislation passes will you
This poll ran from November 12, 2008 until November 26, 2008

Completely stop using it while driving (700 votes)
Cut back on how much you use it while driving (622 votes)
Likely continue the same as now & ignore the law (636 votes)

Given London's traffic - do you support the construction of an expressway
This poll ran from October 28, 2008 until November 11, 2008

Absolutely yes no matter the cost (666 votes)
Absolutely not (601 votes)
Only if it gets federal/provincial support (590 votes)

At the half-way mark in their term how well is your City Council performing?
This poll ran from October 9, 2008 until October 23, 2008

All "A"s (649 votes)
Mostly "B"s and "C"s (624 votes)
Mostly "D"s or worse (613 votes)

How much weight do you give to Leadership Debates in determining your vote?
This poll ran from September 25, 2008 until October 9, 2008

Considerable weight (613 votes)
Relatively low weight (563 votes)
No weight at all (612 votes)

Will the U.S. election campaign influence your vote in our upcoming Federal Elections?
This poll ran from September 11, 2008 until September 25, 2008

Definitely (512 votes)
Not a chance (469 votes)
I'll wait and see (482 votes)

How was this summer's traffic congestion on London roads?
This poll ran from August 18, 2008 until September 2, 2008

Considerably worse than in other years (647 votes)
Considerably better than in other years (565 votes)
Becoming increasingly worse year round (587 votes)

Who should be held accountable for repairs to the Springbank dam?
This poll ran from August 4, 2008 until August 18, 2008

The General Contractor (589 votes)
The Manufacturer of the defective parts (602 votes)
No one - it's just bad luck (560 votes)

Are City Manager's salaries in London -
This poll ran from July 20, 2008 until August 3, 2008

Urealistically high? (610 votes)
About at par with comparator cities? (577 votes)
Below average compared to the private sector? (588 votes)

How well is the City doing with road repairs compared to other years?
This poll ran from July 5, 2008 until July 19, 2008

Better than average (719 votes)
About the same (702 votes)
Worse than average (678 votes)

Will your summer travel plans be curtailed by the rising price of gasoline?
This poll ran from June 19, 2008 until July 4, 2008

Absolutely (698 votes)
Nominally (657 votes)
Not at all (687 votes)

How will the closure of GM's Oshawa Truck Plant impact your business?
This poll ran from June 5, 2008 until June 19, 2008

Very directly with some resultant job losses (624 votes)
Indirectly with some impact on orders etc. (575 votes)
Not at all that I am aware of. (577 votes)

Should the Bank of Canada peg the Canadian dollar or let it float?
This poll ran from May 5, 2008 until May 19, 2008

Peg it at a fixed value against U.S. currency (556 votes)
Adjust it slightly to more closely reflect our economy (468 votes)
Let it float up or down with market conditions (522 votes)

Given the "Flag" flap at City Hall, would you advise Council to:
This poll ran from April 19, 2008 until May 4, 2008

Ban the flying of all flags at City Hall (630 votes)
Allow all flags to be flown on request (602 votes)
Establish a policy based on best practices and other criteria (643 votes)

How much impact will the "doom & gloom" forecasts about the economy have on your business?
This poll ran from April 4, 2008 until April 18, 2008

Little or no impact. (464 votes)
Will cause us to take a cautious approach. (415 votes)
A huge impact resulting in layoffs etc. (435 votes)

Are you ready to have a federal election called?
This poll ran from March 14, 2008 until March 28, 2008

Bring it on (460 votes)
No way (482 votes)
Depends on major issues (439 votes)

Can London sustain an annual property tax increase of 4.4%
This poll ran from February 28, 2008 until March 13, 2008

Yes (513 votes)
Not a chance (551 votes)
only when annual wage increases match up (478 votes)

Please rate the City's 2007-08 snow removal service
This poll ran from February 13, 2008 until February 27, 2008

Best ever (450 votes)
Good (443 votes)
Adequate (477 votes)
Worst ever (490 votes)

Has the restructured ward system worked?
This poll ran from January 29, 2008 until February 12, 2008

Absolutely - yes (470 votes)
Absolutely - no (464 votes)
Hasn't made any difference (501 votes)

Has traffic light synchronization improved in the past 2 years?
This poll ran from January 14, 2008 until January 28, 2008

Unquestionably- Yes (479 votes)
Unquestionably- No (555 votes)
No changed noticed (498 votes)

Would London's parking concerns best be managed by:
This poll ran from December 29, 2007 until January 13, 2008

A department of City Hall? (533 votes)
An independent parking authority? (471 votes)
A joint public/private authority? (513 votes)

How should London's infrastructure deficit be paid for?
This poll ran from December 14, 2007 until December 28, 2007

Out of the regular budget envelope? (377 votes)
Through and additional surcharge? (361 votes)
Larger contributions by senior governments? (372 votes)

Since the Canadian $ hit parody with the U.S. $ are consumer prices
This poll ran from November 29, 2007 until December 13, 2007

Falling (393 votes)
Rising (314 votes)
Staying the same (361 votes)

In the event of a federal surplus would you favour
This poll ran from November 14, 2007 until November 28, 2007

A refund to the taxpayer (440 votes)
A pay down of debt (446 votes)
Banking the money for rainy day or emergency needs (397 votes)
Re-investing in municipal infrastructure (432 votes)

When the federal election is called will your vote be based on:
This poll ran from October 31, 2007 until November 13, 2007

The person with the best leadership skills (425 votes)
Your favourite party (481 votes)
The reputation of local candidates (418 votes)
Canada's role in Afghanistan (470 votes)

As an Employer, how do you plan to pay for the new Family Day in February
This poll ran from October 16, 2007 until October 30, 2007

Out of profits (372 votes)
Cutting Payroll (425 votes)
Reducing planned wage increases (403 votes)
Compromising quality ( votes)
Normal business absorbtion ( votes)

As we approach the end of their first year how would you rate Council's performance
This poll ran from August 30, 2007 until September 13, 2007

Outstanding (413 votes)
Satisfactory (466 votes)
Failing (452 votes)

In this October's provincial elections will your vote be mostly influenced by
This poll ran from August 15, 2007 until August 29, 2007

The party leaders (465 votes)
The party (447 votes)
The local candidates (453 votes)

Do train delays in the central part of the city cost you or your business money
This poll ran from July 30, 2007 until August 14, 2007

Yes (491 votes)
No (464 votes)
Not sure (396 votes)

Are you generally satisfied with the progress the city is making with road repairs
This poll ran from July 15, 2007 until July 29, 2007

very satisfied (415 votes)
somewhat satisfied (466 votes)
not at all (443 votes)

Did your company hire a co-op student, intern or student placement this past business year?
This poll ran from June 29, 2007 until July 14, 2007

Yes (441 votes)
No (475 votes)

Are you in favour of lifting the overnight parking ban on certain streets?
This poll ran from June 14, 2007 until June 28, 2007

Yes (490 votes)
No (328 votes)
Don't Care (335 votes)

Should the federal government in any way regulate gasoline prices at the pump?
This poll ran from May 26, 2007 until June 6, 2007

Never (398 votes)
Immediately (368 votes)
Only on the GST portion (352 votes)

Given London's current traffic situation, would you support the advent of a Ring Road?
This poll ran from May 12, 2007 until May 26, 2007

Yes (502 votes)
No (372 votes)
Don't care (423 votes)

New growth and development in London is best left to the market
This poll ran from April 27, 2007 until May 11, 2007

Yes (647 votes)
No (544 votes)
Don't care (476 votes)

In the next Federal Election will your vote be most influenced by:
This poll ran from April 13, 2007 until April 26, 2007

The Party (408 votes)
The Party Leader (427 votes)
The Party/Leader that supports your issues (491 votes)

Will the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative (WHTI) deter you from traveling in the U.S.
This poll ran from March 30, 2007 until April 12, 2007

Yes (552 votes)
No (539 votes)
Don't understand the "Initiative" (496 votes)

Should custom/immigration officers at borders have guns?
This poll ran from March 15, 2007 until March 29, 2007

yes (579 votes)
no (495 votes)
don't care (540 votes)

Will the new daylight savings time negatively affect your business?
This poll ran from March 1, 2007 until March 14, 2007

Yes (304 votes)
No (357 votes)
Don't care (334 votes)

Did you use all your vacation days last year?
This poll ran from February 1, 2007 until February 28, 2007

Yes (229 votes)
No (203 votes)
No, but I'll use them up this year (219 votes)

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Will London's jobless numbers hurt future investments here?