Harper popular outside Canada

I wonder if Dilo would score so high?

Maybe if they could figure out what he was saying in between him flip flopping

Of course, he's popular in the US, he never says no to them...

I'll be honest, that was good

if that is true why is he so popular in France?..you would think they hate him for running over the Bloc.

This does undercut the assertions some make that Harper's making Canada an international pariah, but I do wonder how much of this is just a generally favorable view of Canada being transferred over to its leader.

so what would the good be in saying no to our most essential trading and economic partner all the time just to prove to other people that "we are not american". This redundant and typical crap is getting old, try coming up with a compelling argument rather than just trying to play on the emotions of the less intelligent by ranting something about us agreeing with the US on some issues means we are somehow just taking it up the ass from the US. This is why Canada had become such an world embarrassment during the 90's, and is why we're in a far better position with a much better future now.

They never asked about the environment though, Hurley, and most people didn't know who the hell he was.

But...but...but I thought Canada's reputation had taken a dramatic hit under Harper!

how do you know they didn't ask about the environment?

You're right. Nobody pays much attention to Canada. I've lived in England and the US, and Brits and Americans know almost nothing about Canada, other than the usual stereotypes. And they are our most important friends with whom we share the strongest ties. If they don't know much, the rest of the world knows less.

A few environmentalists may get their noses bent out of shape because of Kyoto, or a few Taliban may be upset, but otherwise, Canada has a strong brand.

So you agree that the positive view of Harper is based mostly on ignorance and the brand built up the programs of other parties then, Toro? Good to see that you're finally seeing the light.

The environment isn't referenced in the article, mtbr, the economy is. People no doubt hear on the news that Canada has had a better economy than the rest of the G-8 on the news. What they most likely don't hear is that Harper is relatively new and has done nothing for the economy except sit idly by while Ontario's manufacturing sector falls apart.

The article doesn't mention the environment ,but they're scored on a point system so you are assuming it wasn't.

The economy was highlighted in the article but that doesn't mean it was the only topic in the survey.

BTW on the economy

"But Canadians are more likely than people elsewhere to think their government is handling the economy well."

that is the opposite of what you posted.....they don't think the same outside of Canada.

Quick, who is the Prime Minister of The Netherlands?

Without googling, name me any Prime Minister of The Netherlands this century.

Didn't think you could.

Most people outside their countries have no idea who the leaders of other countries are, except perhaps the big nations. I would guess that at least 95% of Canadians could not tell you who the Presidents or Prime Ministers were of Spain, Italy and Poland, etc. These are countries as big or bigger than Canada. But Canadians are clueless about who leads them. They have no idea who the leaders are of more important countries such as India, China and Japan.

That's normal. However, most people will have a vague opinion about other countries.

Which is why all this "Canada is losing its international reputation" nonsense is such BS. People don't care about Harper or any Canadian PM, just like people don't care about the President of Spain. It doesn't matter to people outside their countries.

Very unpopular with the Pinochett and Suaharto fan clubs though.