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SCIC Global Poverty Research Report December, 2010

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How the study was conducted

• An online survey was conducted with 827 Saskatchewan residents

– Sampling from the Angus Reid Forum, an on-line panel representative of the provincial population – The study was in field from September 15th – 17th, 2010 – The results presented have a margin of error of + 3.4, 19 times out of 20. – The data in this report has been weighted to Saskatchewan Statistics Canada 2006 Census data for age and gender.

• A portion of the survey was also conducted online with 1,013 Canadian

respondents from the Angus Reid National Omnibus, in order to provide a national comparison.

– The Angus Reid National Omnibus is a national panel balanced to the statistical profile of the Canadian population

• The Angus Reid Forum (ARF) is Canada’s premier national online panel

comprised of a nationally representative subset of over 100,000 Canadians. ARF has received critical acclaim for consistently out performing other leading research firms in Canadian election result prediction as well as

• verall panel quality.

Who we heard from in Saskatchewan

3 Base: All Respondents n=827

Age Gender

n=827

Region

Who we heard from in Canada

4 Base: All Respondents n=827

Gender

n=1013

Region

Age

The importance of Global Poverty to the people of Saskatchewan

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6 Base: All SK respondents (n=827)

• Q2. From this list of global social issues, please indicate which you personally feel are the 3 most important.

Saskatchewan residents rate Poverty as the most important Global Issue

% Total (n=827) % Total (n=827)

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In spite of it’s importance, it Global Poverty receives less media attention than other issues

Rarely/Never Rarely/Never Very Often/Sometimes Very Often/Sometimes

Natural Disasters Terrorism Trade/Economic Issues Environmental Degradation Political Stability Global Poverty in terms of Hunger/Clean Water Disease Protection Human Rights/Women's Rights (Justice Issues) World Drug Trade Nature Conservation Animal Conservation Arms Trade/Arms Control Infant/Child Mortality

Base: All SK respondents (n=827). Q1. How often do you hear about the following issues from the media (i.e. newspaper, radio, television, internet etc.)?

How Saskatchewan Understands Global Poverty (Perceptions & Attitudes)

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Just over one third of the population feels personally affected by Global Poverty

Base: All SK respondents. Q14. Do you feel the issue of global poverty affects you personally?

Yes No Unsure

Poverty Affects me Personally (% Response) Poverty Affects me Personally (% Response)

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Those who feel personally affected by Global Poverty do so, primarily, for moral reasons

Base: Global poverty effects personally (n=308).

• Q14a. If you feel the issue of global poverty affects you personally, how so?

Moral Obligation / Responsibility (NET) I feel privileged / fortunate to live in a good / wealthy country I support the cause / I need to help out I feel obligated / a responsibility to help others / those in need We are all equal / there should be no inequality Conscience / Compassion / Empathy (Sub-NET) I don't like to see people living in poverty / suffering For compassion / empathy / sadness It affects me personally / I cannot ignore it I feel guilty / it's a matter of conscience / it weighs on me Affects on Global Economy (NET) It affects everyone / we are all connected / I am part of the global community It affects the economy / economies are now global It impacts us / it impacts our country Education / Awareness (NET) The need to help people become self sufficient / improve their standard of living Awareness / the need to create awareness / it brings attention to the cause Lack of education / people need education Affects on Cost / Price (NET) I will pay more taxes / higher taxes It costs me money / I have to donate money / people have to donate money Terrorism / Criminal Activities (NET) Necessities of Life (NET) Hunger / hungry people / need to feed the hungry People need shelter / a place to live Personal Experience/Connections (NET) Immigration (NET) Use of Funds (NET) Other Mentions (NET) Poverty is everywhere / happens everywhere It causes disease / children's diseases / health problems It causes political unrest / political instability DK / not stated

% of Responses Unaided % of Responses Unaided

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Demonstrating the right values and contributing to political stability are seen as key benefits of support

Base: All SK respondents (n=827)

• Q18. Which of the following, if any, do you feel are benefits of providing poverty reduction support to developing countries?

It demonstrates values we can be proud of Contribute to global political stability Ultimately stronger overseas economies will create a stronger economy at home It’s fulfilling a responsibility Preventing breeding grounds for terrorism Improved international reputation It satisfies an innate sense of caring Improves environmental impact Other/Nothing DK/NS % Total (n=827) % Total (n=827)

Collectively, benefits with altruistic connotations are chosen most often.

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Canadians are more likely to believe their national reputation can be impacted by poverty reduction

Base: All respondents. Q13. How much do you agree or disagree with each of the following statements? Top 2 box scores “Strongly agree, Somewhat agree”.

Top 2 Box Scores An increased commitment by the Federal Government to reduce global poverty will improve Canada’s international reputation An increased commitment by Canadian international development NGOs to reduce global poverty will improve Canada’s international reputation NGOs are effective in delivering programs to reduce poverty Governments and international development NGOs are collaborating to reduce global poverty An increased commitment by the Provincial/SK Government to reduce global poverty will improve the Province/SK’s NATIONAL reputation An increased commitment by the Provincial/SK Government to reduce global poverty will improve the Province/SK’s INTERNATIONAL reputation

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Engagement Personal Involvement in Global Poverty Issues

Global Poverty is the issue Saskatchewan residents would most like to personally get involved with

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• Q8. How much would you like to personally play a role in addressing the following issues?

Nature conservation Human rights/Women’s rights Environmental pollution Animal conservation Global poverty in terms of hunger/Clean water Infant/Child mortality Disease protection Terrorism Natural disasters Political stability World drug trade Arms trade/Arms control Trade/Economic issues

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Global Poverty is an area of personal interest among all age groups

Base: All SK respondents *Caution: Small base size

• Q8. How much would you like to personally play a role in addressing the following issues?

Significant Difference 18 to 44 Years 18 to 44 Years 44 to 65+ Years 44 to 65+ Years Global Poverty in terms of Hunger/Clean Water (40%) Environmental Pollution (40%) Nature Conservation (37%) Human Rights/women’s rights (36%) Infant/Child Mortality (36%) Disease Protection (32%) Animal Conservation (30%) Natural Disasters (25%) Political Stability (22%) Trade/Economic Issues (21%) Terrorism (20%) Arms Trade/Arms Control (14%) World Drug Trade (13%)

% Total (n=827)

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Nearly 60% of residents have donated funds in the past year, and nearly half report actively getting informed

Base: All SK respondents (n=827)

• Q7. Which of the following, if any, have you done to help those in need internationally in the past 12 months?

Donate funds Get informed (via internet, reading, social networks etc.) Talk to others about these issues Volunteer time through local social service agencies Write letters to politicians Attend information sessions Volunteer time through a local international development NGO Volunteer to work overseas Other None of the above % Total (n=827) % Total (n=827)

Those who want to personally get involved do so for moral reasons above all else

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• Q9. Which of the following statements best describe your personal reason for helping those in need?

I feel it’s everyone’s responsibility I feel better about myself if I’m making a contribution I feel it teaches good values to my children I feel a personal responsibility to other people who are suffering No particular reason I feel guilty that other nations are not as well off as ours I’m fearful about terrorism or political instability with under privileged countries I don’t think it is my responsibility to help those in need I feel others would think poorly of me if I didn’t do my part

Saskatchewan residents indicate sending people is more effective in reducing poverty than sending aide

18 Base: All SK respondents

• Q15. How helpful do you feel the following practices are in addressing poverty reduction?

Not very helpful/No impact Not very helpful/No impact Helpful Helpful Sending skilled individuals to developing countries to train locals Sending skilled individuals to developing countries to help build infrastructure Helping with natural disaster relief Providing medical supplies to support health problems like AIDS Supporting economic growth Helping poor countries trade Encouraging democracy Providing food from overseas to countries at the national level Providing financial aid to countries at the national government level

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NGO accountability and transparency motivate those who are considering support

Base: All SK respondents *Caution: Small base size. Q12. When thinking of international development NGOs that help those in need, which of the following conditions would make you most inclined to support them? Significant Difference

Age

3% 4% 3% 2%

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Public Opinion on Government and NGO’s Role in Addressing Global Poverty

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The majority of residents feel the Province should address Global Poverty through cooperative efforts

Base: All SK respondents *Caution: Small base size> Q11. Considering the definition of international development NGO, please indicate your level of agreement with the following statements.

Disagree (Bottom 2 Box) Disagree (Bottom 2 Box) Agree (Top 2 Box) Agree (Top 2 Box)

… address global poverty in cooperation with local international development NGOs and the federal government. … address global poverty by supporting local international development NGOs in their work. … address global poverty through direct financial contributions to foreign governments. … not be address global poverty; regardless of the channel.

The Province Should… 72% Province ‘should address’ Global Poverty 28% Province ‘should not address’ Global Poverty

Respondents were asked about the concept of Matching Funds

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For the past 36 years the provincial government has partnered with the federal government and local development NGO community in funding a program that matches funds raised at the local level with provincial funding. This combined funding is then matched on a very favorable level by the Canadian International Development Agency (Federal Government’s Agency for Foreign Aid). Therefore, every dollar a Saskatchewan resident contributes, results in $4 being spent in the field.

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Less than one in six are aware of the Provincial Matching Funds Program

Base: All SK respondents (n=827)

• Q16. Were you aware of the funding program?

Awareness

Awareness by Age 18-24* 25-34 35-44 45-54 55-64 65+

Significant Difference

The majority of Saskatchewan residents, and Canadians, support the Matching Funds concept

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• Q17. Which of the following statements best describes your views of this Provincial Matching Funds Program?

Support National: 51%

Saskatchewan Saskatchewan National National I would highly support this program in my own province I would somewhat support this program in my own province I’m unsure if I would support it or not in my own province I would not be that supportive of the program in my own province I would not support the program at all in my own province I highly support the program I somewhat support the program I’m unsure if I support the program or not I am not that supportive of the program I don’t support the program at all

Support SK: 58% Don’t Support National: 19% Don’t Support SK: 13%

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Nearly half (47%) of those who support Matching Funds state the ‘multiplier effect’ as their main reason

Base: Highly Support Program (n=263)

• Q17a. What is it about the Provincial Matching Funds Program that causes you to be supportive of it?

Added Value / Increased Contributions (NET) Contributions are matched / multiplied It creates larger / bigger contributions The funds go further / you get the most bang for your buck It gives more value to small contributions $1 becomes / results in $4 Provides Help / Aid / Assistance (NET) It helps / assists countries in need / people in need It's helpful / every bit helps / it makes a difference It helps / assists foreign / international development Shows we Care / Are Concerned (NET) The government is showing support / responsibility / getting involved It shows the government cares / is concerned It makes people feel like they are helping It shows that we care / we are concerned Effective / It Works (NET) It encourages people to contribute / donate It works / it's effective / it's a good way to collect funds Source of Contributions (NET) Everyone is contributing It comes out of our taxes / it's a good use of taxpayer's money All citizens contribute indirectly All levels of government are contributing Good Cause (NET) The government is supporting causes that are important to people I support / believe in the cause Because it's important / it's for a good cause Use of Funds (NET) It allocates money based on individual donations The money will go where it's intended to go Other Mentions (NET) Individuals can only do so much It's directed by the NGO and not the government It's good / great / a good idea Because not everyone can afford to donate It's everyone's responsibility to help

% of Responses Unaided

Matching Funds is supported even by some who don’t agree the Province should address Global Poverty

Base: All SK respondents *Caution: Small base size> Q11. Considering the definition of international development NGO, please indicate your level of agreement with the following statements. Significant Difference

Address global poverty in cooperation with local international development NGOs and the federal government. Address global poverty by supporting local international development NGOs in their work. Should not address global poverty; regardless

• f the channel.

Address global poverty through direct financial contributions to foreign governments.

Level of Support for matching Funds Level of Support for matching Funds

Total (n=4,135) Donate Funds (n=827) Help fund- raising efforts (n=827) Volunteer Time (n=827) Sign public petitions (n=827) Receive information from NGOs (n=827)

Through contact at my home 26% 35% 20% 22% 27% 25% Through local international development NGOs 18% 21% 16% 18% 14% 20% Through work as part of a company project 17% 21% 23% 19% 14% 10% Through extracurricular activities such as group sports or performing arts 14% 15% 19% 19% 11% 9% Through businesses I patronize 14% 21% 18% 7% 18% 8% Through my child’s school 8% 9% 13% 12% 4% 4% Unsure 14% 9% 12% 15% 13% 20% Does not appeal to me 20% 11% 19% 20% 25% 26%

Saskatchewan prefers giving time and money from home, and supporting fundraisers through work

27 Base: All SK respondents. Q10. Which of the following methods of helping those in need, if any, appeal to you? For those that appeal, please indicate through what kind of organization you’re most likely to carry them out.

Most ‘somewhat agree’ they have the information necessary to make a contribution

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• Q20. Please indicate if you agree or disagree with the following statement: “I have the information necessary to make a contribution (in time,

money, or advocacy) towards reducing global poverty.” Significant Difference

Strongly agree Somewhat agree Somewhat disagree Strongly disagree None of the above

Significant Difference

% Total (n=827) % Total (n=827)

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Summary:

Poverty has a high level of awareness, but the Matching Funds Program Concept does not

• Of Global poverty is high, representing the #1 global issue to Saskatchewan residents
• Of the Saskatchewan Matching Grants in Aid Program is low (16%), and the ‘knowledge base’ is

aging (awareness 33% among 65+) Saskatchewan sees the value in supporting poverty reduction, and believes a collaborative program (Matching Funds in particular) is an appealing way to contribute

• 98% of Saskatchewanians believe there are strong benefits to global poverty reduction.
• 72% believe the provincial government should be addressing global poverty.
• 43% believe support should be through a cooperative approach between the Province, NGOs, and

the federal government

• 58% support Provincial Matching Funds, only 13% do not. Similarly 51% of Canadians indicate

they would support the program concept for their own province Saskatchewan shares a sense of responsibility

• Saskatchewanians show more interest in getting involved in global poverty related issues (40%

compared to 36% National).

• Saskatchewanians feel it is everyone’s responsibility (60% compared to 56% national) and feel a

personal responsibility to others that are suffering (30% compared to 23% national).

• Overwhelmingly, respondents feel that human capital is the most valuable means of aiding

developing countries (81%), which favors giving support through NGOs

• Residents are the least supportive of direct government to government foreign aid funding (only

16% support).

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