Testimonials

"In all my dealings with Marc I have been consistently impressed by his professional manner and the considerable skill and talent he brings to a question. But even more helpful has been his ability to bring unique and novel perspectives to an issue. Marc will often steer us away from our initial question to one that will provide us with a more accurate picture and that will give us the means to reach our goals. I almost always come away from a meeting with Marc with new insight in how to frame a message or target a campaign."

Len Bush
National Representative
National Union of Public and General Employees

"As a veteran labour communicator, I rely heavily on Marc's advice and experience. He has a track record for providing polling data that is as reliable as any I have seen, but just as importantly his analysis and insights into the survey information provided by Vector is worth its weight in gold."

"What I have learned from Marc is that you poll to get at the truth...no sugar coating. Marc is simply one of the best pollsters and strategists that any organization working for social and economic justice could have on its side."

John McCracken
Communications Representative
Canadian Union of Public Employees (Atlantic Region)

" Marc offers informed and exciting insights into a broad range of global trends impacting social and health policy. He translates his keen ideas with plain language and an easy-going, vibrant style that engages individuals and large audiences. Marc was a key informant to our thinking as we developed the background to a major futures study - and later in the project, served as an equally effective speaker, provocateur and facilitator for our group of consultants. A unique, well-connected and highly-informed talent!" "

Michael Villeneuve
Scholar in Residence
Canadian Nurses Association

"Vector provides CUPE with the credible polling information and advice that help guide Canada's largest union in its campaigns for stronger communities across the country."

Ron Verzuh
Coordinator, Global Justice Fund
Canadian Union of Public Employees

"Over the years of working with him, I have frequently found myself re-evaluating my own assumptions about public opinion. Some pollsters are only too happy to frame questions that will tell you what you want to hear. Marc constantly wrestles us away from that idea, giving us a much more accurate picture and the tools necessary to get us where we want to go."

Rick Janson,
Campaigns Officer - Health Care
Ontario Public Service Employees Union

"Many pollsters get lost in their own analysis. Marc never forgets that, when clients poll, they’re usually looking for practical solutions to real problems. Marc zeros-in on a workable way forward. I’ve hired many pollsters in Canada and the US to address real issues faced by my unions and candidates. On technical issues and insight Marc is equal to the best. "

Tom O'Brien
Assistant Director, Strategic Campaigns Department
United Steelworkers international office

"Ongoing and accurate research is the key to developing cutting edge campaigns. Over the years, Marc and the Vector Poll™ have been invaluable partners in OSSTF's efforts to do just that."

Pierre Côté
Associate General Secretary
Ontario Secondary School Teachers’ Federation

"Marc's process laid the foundation for a comprehensive and collaborative national action plan."

Gavin Turley
National Executive Director
Kidney Foundation of Canada

"The Vector Poll provides more than just polling - the summaries and recommendations point the way to effective programs and campaigns."

Leo W. Gerard
International President
United Steelworkers

"We've used The Vector Poll extensively in our educational materials and in designing approaches to campaigns and elections that resonate with our membership."

Danny Mallett
National Director, Political Action
Canadian Labour Congress

"Marc knows how to 'break a log-jam' when the subject matter is difficult and complex. His range of knowledge and experience are awesome."

Sid Ridgley
President
Simul Corporation