The survey of 1,221 Canadians found an increase in support among older Canadians: rising from 62 per cent to 66 among those 55 to 64 and form 53 to 59 per cent among those over 65. Support among men also rose since they last polled the issue in March, from 62 to 67 per cent.
“Disapproval of same sex marriage is common to the oldest (30 per cent), the less wealthy ($20,000 to $40,000 a year, 33 per cent of whom oppose), in Alberta (33 per cent), the least educated (31 per cent) and, especially, among Conservatives (41 per cent),” a Forum release notes.
At a provincial level, support has increased in Quebec from 68 per cent to 78 per cent, while BC has seen a drop from 75 per cent to 63 per cent.
“Disapproval of same sex marriage is common to the oldest (30 per cent), the less wealthy ($20,000 to $40,000 a year, 33 per cent of whom oppose), in Alberta (33 per cent), the least educated (31 per cent) and, especially, among Conservatives (41 per cent),” a Forum release notes.
At a provincial level, support has increased in Quebec from 68 per cent to 78 per cent, while BC has seen a drop from 75 per cent to 63 per cent.