MIXED RECEPTION FOR TORONTO BUDGET

March 19th, 2015. A new Mainstreet Technologies poll finds 48% of Torontonians approve of the
latest City of Toronto budget - but almost one third (29%) are not sure what they think about it.
With 2,426 respondents the poll has a margin of error of +/- 1.99%, 19/20.
Meanwhile, John Torys approval ratings have taken a dip from previous Mainstreet Toronto polls.
Torys approval is now at 62% compared to 72% in February and 73% in January.
"John Torys approval rating is still high but the Honeymoon is over said Quito Maggi, President
of Mainstreet Technologies. Its not surprising that after his first major test as mayor that some
Torontonians may be a little disappointed with his performance.
Torys approval has dipped in Etobicoke, Scarborough and North York but is still high at 71% in
Downtown. Support for the budget is lowest in Scarborough (39%) and highest in Etobicoke
(55%).
Almost a third of Torontonians dont know what to make of the budget - which isnt surprising.
There have been forecasts for more challenging budget situations in the future so this will be an
issue to watch barring new funding from the province or federal government finished Maggi.
-30For more information or further comment:
David Valentin,(613) 698-5524 - david@mainstreettechnologies.ca
Available for interview from Toronto:
Quito Maggi, quito@mainstreettechnologies.ca
Methodology
The poll surveyed a random sample of 2,426 Torontonians by Interactive Voice Response (IVR)
on March 15th, 2015. Margins of error are larger for sub samples.
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 Novembers Toronto mayoral election and Februarys by-election in
Sudbury.

APPROVAL & DISAPPROVAL - QUICK STATS vs JANUARY RESULTS

MARGIN OF ERROR: +/- 1.99, 19/20
TOTAL RESPONDENTS: 2,426
TOTAL APPROVAL T. DISAPPROVAL
JOHN TORY
CITY COUNCIL
LOCAL COUNCILLOR
BUDGET

62% (-11)
48% (-3)
59% (-3)
48%

NOT SURE

26% (+7)
32% (+3)
29% (+3)
23%

12% (+4)
20% (-)
12% (-)
29%

APPROVAL & DISAPPROVAL - JOHN TORY

Do you approve or disapprove of the way John Tory is handling his job as Mayor?
AGE & GENDER BREAKDOWN
STRONGLY APPROVE
SOMEWHAT APPROVE
SOMEWHAT DISAPPROVE
STRONGLY DISAPPROVE
NOT SURE
SAMPLE
BY BOROUGH
STRONGLY APPROVE
SOMEWHAT APPROVE
SOMEWHAT DISAPPROVE
STRONGLY DISAPPROVE
NOT SURE
SAMPLE

TOTAL APPROVAL
TOTAL DISAPPROVAL
NOT SURE

62%
26%
12%

18-34 35-49 50-64 65+

34% 42% 35% 39%
23% 22% 25%
21%
16%
17% 12%
14%
12% 8%
9%
22%
14% 15%
10%
9%
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D.TOWN
41%
30%
9%
8%
11%
791

SCAR.
38%
26%
11%
11%
14%
618

Male
32%
26%
15%
15%
13%
1085

ETOB.
25%
24%
29%
14%
9%
562

Female
41%
25%
15%
8%
12%
1341
N. YORK
38%
17%
15%
15%
15%
455

APPROVAL & DISAPPROVAL - CITY COUNCIL

Thinking about Toronto City Council, do you approve or disapprove of the way
it is handling its job?
AGE & GENDER BREAKDOWN
STRONGLY APPROVE
SOMEWHAT APPROVE
SOMEWHAT DISAPPROVE
STRONGLY DISAPPROVE
NOT SURE
SAMPLE
BY BOROUGH
STRONGLY APPROVE
SOMEWHAT APPROVE
SOMEWHAT DISAPPROVE
STRONGLY DISAPPROVE
NOT SURE
SAMPLE

TOTAL APPROVAL
TOTAL DISAPPROVAL
NOT SURE

48%
32%
20%

18-34 35-49 50-64 65+

6%
26%
12% 12%
34% 30% 33% 36%
14%
17%
22% 17%
25%
8%
15% 13%
22%
19%
17% 22%
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D.TOWN
13%
37%
18%
7%
25%
791

SCAR.
24%
28%
10%
23%
16%
618

Male
14%
38%
15%
21%
11%
1085

ETOB.
5%
32%
31%
16%
15%
562

Female
15%
29%
17%
10%
29%
1341
N. YORK
15%
34%
11%
19%
22%
455

APPROVAL & DISAPPROVAL - LOCAL COUNCILLOR

Thinking about your local city councillor, do you approve or disapprove of the
way they are handling their job?
AGE & GENDER BREAKDOWN
STRONGLY APPROVE
SOMEWHAT APPROVE
SOMEWHAT DISAPPROVE
STRONGLY DISAPPROVE
NOT SURE
SAMPLE
BY BOROUGH
STRONGLY APPROVE
SOMEWHAT APPROVE
SOMEWHAT DISAPPROVE
STRONGLY DISAPPROVE
NOT SURE
SAMPLE
TOTAL APPROVAL
TOTAL DISAPPROVAL
NOT SURE

59%
29%
12%

18-34 35-49 50-64 65+

37% 36% 27% 26%
20% 20% 27% 40%
33% 22%
19% 15%
2%
10%
11%
6%
7%
13%
16% 13%
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D.TOWN
35%
25%
20%
6%
15%
791

SCAR.
39%
26%
20%
10%
6%
618

Male
29%
29%
22%
9%
11%
1085

ETOB.
15%
35%
30%
7%
14%
562

Female
34%
23%
24%
5%
13%
1341
N. YORK
23%
24%
29%
8%
16%
455

APPROVAL & DISAPPROVAL - BUDGET

City Council recently passed the buget for the City of Toronto. Do you approve or
disapprove of the new City of Toronto Budget?
AGE & GENDER BREAKDOWN
STRONGLY APPROVE
SOMEWHAT APPROVE
SOMEWHAT DISAPPROVE
STRONGLY DISAPPROVE
NOT SURE
SAMPLE
BY BOROUGH
STRONGLY APPROVE
SOMEWHAT APPROVE
SOMEWHAT DISAPPROVE
STRONGLY DISAPPROVE
NOT SURE
SAMPLE

TOTAL APPROVAL
TOTAL DISAPPROVAL
NOT SURE

48%
23%
29%

18-34 35-49 50-64 65+

16% 18%
12%
18%
28% 32% 38% 31%
14% 11%
17%
9%
8%
4%
4%
24%
22% 36% 27% 32%
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372
D.TOWN
21%
31%
12%
6%
30%
791

SCAR.
18%
21%
18%
13%
30%
618

Male
13%
35%
13%
14%
26%
1085

ETOB.
14%
41%
8%
9%
27%
562

Female
18%
30%
13%
6%
32%
1341
N. YORK
8%
36%
13%
12%
31%
455