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Poll finds many Albertans want province to have greater say in who immigrates - May 7, 2026
Read on CBC To get an early sense of how Albertans are feeling, CBC News included two related questions in Janet Brown Opinion Research’s ninth Road Ahead poll last month. The poll asked respondents if they agree or disagree that the government of Alberta should take more control over immigration to the province. Fifty-seven per cent said they agree or strongly agree with that statement. Then the poll asked if immigrants who have lived in Alberta for less than a year should n
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Poll finds many Albertans want province to have greater say in who immigrates - May 8, 2026
Listen to Shaye Ganam on 880 “Some new polling out. Janet Brown doing some polling around the immigration referenda question that are supposed to be asked here in Alberta. You know, the ones like should provinces be able to control? It shows that a lot of Albertans do support some of the things the Premier wants to do, but not all of them. I had a chance to speak with John Santos this morning, a data scientist with Janet Brown Opinion Research. To start here, John, let's just
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'One way or another' - West of Centre with Kathleen Petty - May 1, 2026
Listen on CBC What you see is what you'd get if an election were held today in Alberta — except the United Conservative Party would have an even bigger majority government. That's one of the findings from the latest poll by Janet Brown Opinion Research for the CBC. Brown is one of Alberta's most respected pollsters. Her secret sauce when it comes to opinion research is Albertans talking to Albertans. Brown joins West of Centre host Kathleen Petty this week to take a deep dive
May 41 min read


Alberta Vote Nears as Separatists Claim 301,000 Signatures - May 4, 2026
Read on the Financial Post Recent surveys suggest that separatism lacks broad appeal, however. A poll last month of 1,200 residents by Alberta-based Janet Brown Opinion Research found support for the separatist cause at 27%, with 67% saying they would vote against it. Find more on the CBC Project here
May 41 min read


Alberta Independence Vote Moves Closer as Separatists Clear a Hurdle - May 4, 2026
Read on Bloomberg At the moment, separatism lacks broad appeal. A poll last month by Janet Brown Opinion Research found 27% said they would vote for independence, with enthusiasm higher among men and rural Albertans, while 67% said they would vote against it. The percentage who were unsure or refused to answer was 6%. Find more on the CBC Project here
May 41 min read


Jivani gathers USTR, oil execs - May 4, 2026
Read on Politico — The “West of Centre” pod considers what the latest polling from JANET BROWN Opinion Research suggests for the United Conservative Party in Alberta. Find more on the CBC Project here
May 31 min read


Alberta separatism: What you need to know - May 3, 2026
Listen on CBC The deadline to collect signatures has passed for the Stay Free Alberta petition. The leaders of the separatist movement say they have the support to force a referendum, but a court injunction may stop the process. Should Alberta hold a vote on separating from Canada? From separatists to federalists -- we hear the answer to that question from every possible perspective. Find more on the CBC Project here
May 31 min read


67% of Albertans want party leaders to say how they will vote on independence, CBC News poll suggests - May 2, 2026
Read on CBC “Danielle Smith has been walking a very fine line,” said Janet Brown, who conducted the survey. “I think a lot of people are expecting her to fall off that line, but she's maintaining that delicate balance right now.” Find more on the CBC Project here
May 21 min read


Separation, cost of living and politics: we breakdown the latest batch of CBC polling data on Alberta sentiment - May 2, 2026
Listen on Daybreak Alberta Janet Brown and John Santos join us from Janet Brown Opinion Research to talk through the findings of their latest CBC-commissioned polling data. Find more on the CBC Project here
May 21 min read


This poll took a quick vibe check on Alberta separation - May 2, 2026
Watch on CBC Here are the top insights from Janet Brown Opinion Research’s latest poll for CBC Calgary. (METHODOLOGY: The poll surveyed 1,200 people across Alberta between April 7 and 22. Its margin of error was plus or minus 2.8 percentage points, 19 times out of 20.) Find more on the CBC Project here
May 21 min read


Will the MOU result in a pipeline from Alberta? Most polled don’t think so - May 1, 2026
Read on CBC Despite the fanfare that accompanied its signing, a majority of Albertans polled by Janet Brown Opinion Research for CBC News are not confident the memorandum of understanding between the federal and provincial governments will actually result in a new pipeline. Find more on the CBC Project here
May 11 min read


Exploring new Alberta political polling - Alberta at Noon - May 1, 2026
Listen on CBC A new Janet Brown poll conducted for CBC looks at opinions on separatism, political parties and leaders, and pipeline policies. Analysts Janet Brown and John Santos join us in studio for a conversation about their polling. Find more on the CBC Project here
May 11 min read


Alberta NDP Leader Naheed Nenshi's popularity falling in polls. Why? - May 1, 2026
Read on the Calgary Herald A new poll by Janet Brown found that only 20 per cent of Albertan respondents said they were "very impressed" by Nenshi's leadership, down seven points from last year Find more on the CBC Project here
May 11 min read


Danielle Smith kicks Naheed Nenshi's butt again, NDP leader doesn't get it - May 1, 2026
Read on the Calgary Herald A new nosecount for CBC done by noted Alberta pollster Janet Brown of Janet Brown Opinion Research has the NDP down 13 points. Brown knows how to take the pulse of the people. Find more on the CBC Project here
May 11 min read


Once a star candidate, Nenshi is losing lustre, Alberta poll suggests. Can the NDP leader recover? - April 30, 2026
Read on CBC A Janet Brown Opinion Research poll for CBC News suggests that only 20 per cent of Albertans rate themselves “very impressed” with the Opposition leader. That not only stands behind the 34 per cent who feel that way about the premier, but it’s down from the 27 per cent who were enthused about Nenshi in the same poll last spring. Find more on the CBC Project here
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Voter information could be used for harassment, intimidation: analyst - April 30, 2026
Listen on CTV News Albertans' voter information may have been leaked and Elections Alberta is investigating if it was used inappropriately. Political analyst John Santos says this information is "sensitive" and could be used for harassment or intimidation.
Apr 301 min read


Alberta separatism support is still stuck at 27% - April 30, 2026
Watch the Clip on Energi Media John Santos explains why separatism isn’t gaining ground. Find more on the CBC Project here
Apr 301 min read


When Will the Knives Come Out for Naheed Nenshi? - April 30, 2026
Read on the Tyee The poll for CBC released by Janet Brown Opinion Research Tuesday certainly suggests that, as has been said in this space on numerous occasions before, whatever else you can say about the predicament in which the NDP finds itself, its leader is simply not connecting with Alberta’s public. Find more on the CBC Project here
Apr 301 min read


Poll suggests more Albertans finding it tough to make ends meet - April 29, 2026
Watch on CBC News About 60 per cent of respondents to a recent Janet Brown Opinion Research survey commissioned by CBC said it’s difficult to meet their monthly expenses. CBC reporter Elise Stolte visited the Airdrie Public Library to hear what kinds of things are draining money from Albertans' bank accounts. . Find more on the CBC Project here
Apr 291 min read


Inside the latest polling on Alberta separation and immigration - April 28, 2026
Watch on CBC News Do Albertans want more provincial control over immigration? What about leaving Canada altogether? Janet Brown speaks with CBC Calgary's Rob Brown about her company's latest poll on the questions facing Albertans in the fall referendum. (METHODOLOGY: the poll surveyed 1,200 people across Alberta between April 7 - 22. Its margin of error was plus or minus 2.8 per cent, 19 times out of 20.) . Find more on the CBC Project here
Apr 291 min read


Most Albertans would still vote against separation, new poll finds - April 28, 2026
Watch on CBC News A recent poll conducted for CBC News suggests most people haven't changed their minds about Alberta going it alone. The majority of 1,200 Albertans randomly surveyed over two weeks by Janet Brown Opinion Research said they would vote against separation. Find more on the CBC Project here
Apr 291 min read
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