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Albertans almost evenly split on coronavirus restrictions dissatisfaction
Too much, or not enough? When it comes to restrictions put in place to prevent the spread of coronavirus, Albertans are almost evenly split on that question.
Almost half of Albertans — 48 per cent according to a new survey by the Angus Reid Institute — say the current restrictions are about right.
Among the other half who say they aren’t satisfied, there is almost an even split between those saying restrictions go too far (25 Per cent) or not far enough (27 per cent).
Across Canada, the numbers are slightly more conservative, with 52 per cent saying the restrictions are just right, 20 per cent saying they go too far, and 28 per cent wanting to see tighter rules.
People in B.C, Manitoba and Saskatchewan were more open to tighter restrictions top prevent the spread. Alberta and Quebec showed the least openness to that idea.
The poll also asked respondents how they felt about their premier’s handling of the pandemic. Alberta Premier Jason Kenney received the lowest approval rating east of the Atlantic provinces, with 51 per cent saying he was doing a good job, and 47 per cent saying he was doing a bad job.
The results come from an online survey of 1,511 Canadian adults registered on the Angus Reid Forum. A probability sample of this size would carry a margin of error of +/- 2.5 percentage points 19 times out of 20.
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