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Mainstreet surveyed a random sample of 2,501 Albertans by Smart IVR on March 24th, 2016. A mixture of landlines and cell
phones were surveyed. Margin of error: +/- 1.96%, 19 times out of 20. Regional margins of error; Edmonton: +/- 3.59%; Calgary: +/3.51%, Rest of Alberta +/- 3.13%, 19 times out of 20. Results were weighed by geography, age and gender based on the 2011
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ALBERTANS SPLIT ON HOW PROVINCE HELPS KIDS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS

TBD, 2016 (Ottawa, ON) A new Mainstreet/Postmedia poll conducted nds many Albertans do not believe
the government is doing enough for kids with special needs. Nearly 1 of every 100 Alberta kids under the
age of 19 is classied as having some type of special need. The Mainstreet/Postmedia Poll has a margin of
error of +/- 1.96%, 19 times out of 20.
"A large percentage of Albertans are not sure about how adequately the province meets the various needs
of kids with special needs. It's likely that people who are unfamiliar with the supports for kids with special
needs, are less likely to have any opinion," said Quito Maggi, President of Mainstreet Research.
"Among those who have formed an opinion, reaction is mixed with 16% saying they think the province is
doing enough for education, 34% on recreational services, 17% on access to post-secondary education and
34% on accessibility. That is in contrast to 55% who believe the government is not doing enough on
education, 37% on recreational services, 32% on access to post-secondary education and 33% on
accessibility."
"It appears there is a gender divide in opinions. Fewer women believe the government is doing enough
across all special needs services, nished Maggi.
About Mainstreet Research
Mainstreet is a national public research rm. With 20 years of political experience at all three levels of
government, President and CEO Quito Maggi is a respected commentator on Canadian public aairs.
Dierentiated by its large sample sizes, Mainstreet Research has provided accurate snapshots of public
opinion, having predicted a majority NDP government in Alberta, a majority Liberal government in British
Columbia and a majority Liberal government in Ontario. Mainstreet has been the most accurate polling rm
in several by elections and the most recent Toronto mayoral election. Most recently, Mainstreet was the only
polling rm to correctly predict a Liberal majority government in the 2015 federal election.
-30Available for Interview from Ottawa: Quito Maggi, quito@mainstreetresearch.ca
For more information: David Valentin, (514) 913-5524 - david@mainstreetresearch.ca

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Nearly 1 out of every 100 Alberta kids under

the age of 19 is classied as having some
type of special need.Is the province doing
enough in regards to Housing?

18-34

35-49

50-64

65+

Male

Female

Yes

20%

21%

31%

17%

26%

19%

No

40%

38%

43%

51%

39%

45%

Not Sure

40%

40%

25%

32%

35%

36%

Sample

339

655

654

853

1,138

1,363

Alberta

Edmonton

Calgary

Rest of AB

Yes

23%

18%

23%

24%

No

42%

47%

42%

41%

Not Sure

35%

35%

35%

36%

Sample

2,501

743

780

978

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Nearly 1 out of every 100 Alberta kids under

the age of 19 is classied as having some type
of special need.Is the province doing enough in
regards to Education?

18-34

35-49

50-64

65+

Male

Female

Yes

14%

16%

19%

14%

20%

13%

No

56%

55%

55%

54%

52%

58%

Not Sure

30%

29%

25%

32%

28%

29%

Sample

339

655

654

853

1,138

1,363

Alberta

Edmonton

Calgary

Rest of AB

Yes

16%

16%

17%

16%

No

55%

57%

54%

55%

Not Sure

29%

27%

29%

29%

Sample

2,501

743

780

978

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Nearly 1 out of every 100 Alberta kids under

the age of 19 is classied as having some type
of special need.Is the province doing enough
in regards to Recreational Opportunities?

18-34

35-49

50-64

65+

Male

Female

Yes

29%

30%

45%

33%

37%

31%

No

40%

32%

35%

44%

34%

40%

Not Sure

31%

38%

20%

22%

29%

29%

Sample

339

655

654

853

1,138

1,363

Alberta

Edmonton

Calgary

Rest of AB

Yes

34%

34%

29%

36%

No

37%

36%

42%

36%

Not Sure

29%

30%

29%

29%

Sample

2,501

743

780

978

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Nearly 1 out of every 100 Alberta kids under

the age of 19 is classied as having some type
of special need.Is the province doing enough
in regards to Post-Secondary Education?

18-34

35-49

50-64

65+

Male

Female

Yes

13%

16%

23%

17%

16%

18%

No

30%

29%

33%

43%

29%

36%

Not Sure

57%

55%

44%

39%

54%

47%

Sample

339

655

654

853

1,138

1,363

Alberta

Edmonton

Calgary

Rest of AB

Yes

17%

10%

16%

19%

No

32%

29%

29%

35%

Not Sure

51%

61%

55%

46%

2,501

743

780

978

Sample

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Nearly 1 out of every 100 Alberta kids under

the age of 19 is classied as having some type
of special need.Is the province doing enough
in regards to Accessibility?

18-34

35-49

50-64

65+

Male

Female

Yes

30%

34%

39%

33%

34%

34%

No

33%

27%

38%

38%

29%

37%

Not Sure

37%

39%

23%

29%

37%

29%

Sample

339

655

654

853

1,138

1,363

Alberta

Edmonton

Calgary

Rest of AB

Yes

34%

36%

37%

32%

No

33%

31%

31%

35%

Not Sure

33%

33%

33%

33%

Sample

2,501

743

780

978

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SCRIPT

Nearly 1 out of every 100 Alberta kids under the age of 19 is classied as having some type of special
need. Is the province doing enough in regards to: Housing?
Yes
No
Not Sure
Nearly 1 out of every 100 Alberta kids under the age of 19 is classied as having some type of special
need. Is the province doing enough in regards to: Education
Yes
No
Not Sure
Nearly 1 out of every 100 Alberta kids under the age of 19 is classied as having some type of special
need. Is the province doing enough in regards to: Recreational Opportunities?
Yes
No
Not Sure
Nearly 1 out of every 100 Alberta kids under the age of 19 is classied as having some type of special
need. Is the province doing enough in regards to: Post-Secondary Education?
Yes
No
Not Sure
Nearly 1 out of every 100 Alberta kids under the age of 19 is classied as having some type of special
need. Is the province doing enough in regards to: Accessibility for kids with mobility constraints?
Yes
No
Not Sure

ONLY WE
CALLED
THE
LIBERAL
MAJORITY.

I recommend "Raiders of the Lost Campaign Arc," released Oct. 18, because its an interview
with a pollster that everyone who follows politics should hear. Quito Maggi, of Mainstreet Public
Research, was the only pollster I saw call the Liberal majority with such condence, a week
before we voted.
Maggi also has the distinction of being the guy who predicted the BC Liberals would win in 2013,
in deance of the majority of the polls.
His technique involves picking a true bellwether riding and polling it thoroughly. His explanation
for how he does it is well worth a listen and should be required research for anyone running a
political campaign. - Shannon Rupp, The Tyee, November 4th, 2015
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Mainstreet is a national public research rm. With 20 years of political experience at all three
levels of government, President and CEO Quito Maggi is a respected commentator on Canadian
public aairs.
Dierentiated by its large sample sizes, Mainstreet Research has provided accurate snapshots of
public opinion, having predicted a majority NDP government in Alberta, a majority Liberal
government in British Columbia and a majority Liberal government in Ontario. Mainstreet has
been the most accurate polling rm in several by elections and the most recent Toronto mayoral
election. Most recently, Mainstreet was the only polling rm to correctly predict a Liberal majority
government in the 2015 federal election.

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