2 OUT OF 3 ALBERTANS SAY ITS TIME FOR A CHANGE

April 10th, 2015. New results from a Mainstreet Technologies poll of 3,067 Albertans finds that 66% of
Albertans disapprove of the early election call, over 46% strongly disapprove including 26% of PC
supporters. 66% of all voters think its time for a change of Government. The poll carries an overall margin
of error of +/- 1.78%, 19/20.
Despite what seems like overwhelmingly negative numbers, there are some highlights in these numbers
for the governing PCs. Only 46% of Albertans believe there is a viable alternative to the government among
the opposition parties. 63% of PC supporters dont believe it is time for a change of government and 52%
of their supporters also support the calling of the election. This means the PC base is solid and motivated,
said Quito Maggi, President of Mainstreet Technologies. "
"The real question is whether these numbers continue to hold in the weeks ahead as voters compare the
campaigns and leaders. If this election turns in to a referendum on the recent budget or the election itself,
the Premier could be in trouble."
"If the NDP can exploit the public anger at the recent budget and the election call, it could turn into the
most interesting Provincial election of recent history with a real 3 way race. Whether Rachel Notley can
convince Albertans that she is a viable alternative remains to be seen."
Highlights:
- 66% of voters oppose the calling of the election, 46% strongly
- 66% of voters think its time for a change of Government
- 46% believe one of the Opposition parties is a viable alternative
- 25% of PC supporters believe it is time for a change of Government
-30For more information or further comment:
David Valentin, (613) 698-5524 - david@mainstreettechnologies.ca
Available for interview from Toronto, April 9th or April 10th:
Quito Maggi, quito@mainstreettechnologies.ca
Methodology
The poll surveyed a random sample of Alberta residents by Interactive Voice Response (IVR) on April 7th,
2015. All Mainstreet polls include cell phone samples unless otherwise stated. Regional Margins of Error:
Edmonton +/- 2.94; Calgary +/- 3.07; Rest of Alberta +/- 2.9.
About Mainstreet Technologies
Mainstreet Technologies is an emerging 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 has provided accurate snapshots of public opinion,
having predicted a majority PC government in Alberta, a majority Liberal government in British Columbia,
and a majority Liberal government in Ontario. Most recently, Mainstreet was the most accurate pollster of
Novembers Toronto mayoral election and Februarys by-election in Sudbury.

From what you have seen, heard or read, would you say that you approve or
disapprove of todays provincial election call?

STRONGLY APPROVE
SOMEWHAT APPROVE
SOMEWHAT DISAPPROVE
STRONGLY DISAPPROVE
DONT KNOW/CANT SAY

BREAKDOWNS

9%
15%
20%
46%
10%

STRONGLY APPROVE
SOMEWHAT APPROVE
SOMEWHAT DISAPPROVE
STRONGLY DISAPPROVE
DONT KNOW/CANT SAY
SAMPLE

18-34 35-49 50-64 65+ Male

8%
4%
13% 16%
8%
7%
18%
20% 19% 14%
31%
13%
15% 13% 20%
44%
51%
42% 47% 50%
10%
13%
9%
5%
8%
368
488
1146 1268 1440

STRONGLY APPROVE
SOMEWHAT APPROVE
SOMEWHAT DISAPPROVE
STRONGLY DISAPPROVE
DONT KNOW/CANT SAY
SAMPLE

EDMONTON
8%
12%
22%
50%
8%
1108

STRONGLY APPROVE
SOMEWHAT APPROVE
SOMEWHAT DISAPPROVE
STRONGLY DISAPPROVE
DONT KNOW/CANT SAY

PC
21%
31%
14%
26%
8%

CALGARY
10%
14%
18%
48%
10%
1018

WR
10%
12%
16%
53%
10%

Female
10%
16%
19%
42%
12%
1830

REST OF AB
9%
16%
20%
44%
11%
1144

ALP NDP
13% 0%
12% 5%
26% 30%
39% 59%
10% 6%

AP
0%
8%
8%
84%
0%

UD
5%
14%
19%
45%
17%

Thinking about the provincial election do you think its time for a change in
government?

YES
NO
DONT KNOW/CANT SAY

BREAKDOWNS

66%
20%
14%

YES
NO
DONT KNOW/CANT SAY
SAMPLE

18-34 35-49 50-64 65+ Male

67% 65% 68% 60% 72%
18%
21%
18% 25% 17%
15%
15%
13% 15%
12%
368
488
1146 1268 1440

YES
NO
DONT KNOW/CANT SAY
SAMPLE

EDMONTON
69%
17%
14%
1108

YES
NO
DONT KNOW/CANT SAY

PC
25%
63%
12%

CALGARY
66%
21%
13%
1018

WR
87%
6%
7%

Female
60%
23%
17%
1830

REST OF AB
65%
20%
15%
1144

ALP NDP
71% 75%
18% 15%
10% 11%

AP
94%
0%
6%

UD
67%
3%
29%

Do you believe any of the opposition parties are a viable alternative to the
progressive conservatives to form government?

YES
NO
DONT KNOW/CANT SAY

BREAKDOWNS

46%
29%
25%

YES
NO
DONT KNOW/CANT SAY
SAMPLE

18-34 35-49 50-64

49% 42%
51%
28% 30% 27%
24% 28% 22%
368
488
1146

YES
NO
DONT KNOW/CANT SAY
SAMPLE

EDMONTON
51%
26%
23%
1108

YES
NO
DONT KNOW/CANT SAY

PC
9%
75%
16%

65+ Male
40% 46%
36% 33%
24% 21%
1268 1440

CALGARY
47%
32%
21%
1018

WR
64%
15%
22%

Female
46%
26%
28%
1830

REST OF AB
44%
29%
27%
1144

ALP NDP
65% 70%
8% 10%
27% 20%

AP
51%
41%
8%

UD
34%
27%
38%