This dataset covers ballots spanning January-December 1997 and includes a pre-election poll. The dataset contains the data resulting from these polls in ASCII. The ballots are as follows:
001 - January
This Gallup poll seeks the opinions of Canadians, on predominantly economic, political, and social issues. The questions ask opinions of the past election, business conditions, New Year's resolutions, and news sources. There are also questions on other topics of interest such as relationship with spouse, approval of Jean Chretien, and the most important problem facing Canada. The respondents were also asked questions so that they could be grouped according to geographic, political and social variables. Topics of interest include: election; business conditions; news sources; relationship with spouse; and political party preference. Basic demographic variables are also included.
002 - February
This Gallup poll seeks the opinions of Canadians, on predominantly political and social issues. The questions ask opinions of the past election, health food, and television programming. There are also questions on other topics of interest such as approval of Jean Chretien, and neighbourhood safety. The respondents were also asked questions so that they could be grouped according to geographic, political and social variables. Topics of interest include: election; health food; television programming; neighbourhood safety; and political party preference. Basic demographic variables are also included.
003 - March
This Gallup poll seeks the opinions of Canadians, on predominantly economic, political, and social issues. The questions ask opinions of the past election, the Federal budget, professional honesty, and social change. There are also questions on other topics of interest such as approval of Jean Chretien, and acceptance of Eaton's department store closures. The respondents were also asked questions so that they could be grouped according to geographic, political and social variables. Topics of interest include: election; federal budget; professional honesty; social change; Eaton's; Jean Chretien; and political party preference. Basic demographic variables are also included.
004 - April
This Gallup poll seeks the opinions of Canadians, on predominantly political and social issues. The questions ask opinions of the past election, respect for institutions, and sports. There are also questions on other topics of interest such as approval of Jean Chretien, smoking and drinking habits, and who would make the best Prime Minister. The respondents were also asked questions so that they could be grouped according to geographic, political and social variables. Topics of interest include: election; respect for institutions; hockey; baseball; Jean Chretien; smoking; drinking; and political party preference. Basic demographic variables are also included.
pre-election - May
This Gallup poll seeks the opinions of Canadians, on predominantly political and social issues. The questions ask opinions of the upcoming election, political leaders, and issues that are important in the election. There are also questions on other topics of interest such as leader qualities, who would make the best leader to defend Canadian federalism, and who would make the best Prime Minister. The respondents were also asked questions so that they could be grouped according to geographic, political and social variables. Topics of interest include: election; politics; leader qualities; Jean Chretien; and political party preference. Basic demographic variables are also included.
005 - May
This Gallup poll seeks the opinions of Canadians, on predominantly political and social issues. The questions ask opinions of the upcoming election, political leaders, and voting preferences. There are also questions on other topics of interest such as news sources, and personal involvement in federal decisions. The respondents were also asked questions so that they could be grouped according to geographic, political and social variables. Topics of interest include: election; politics; Jean Chretien; and political party preference. Basic demographic variables are also included.
006 - June
This Gallup poll seeks the opinions of Canadians, on predominantly political and social issues. The questions ask opinions of the past federal election, hunger in Canada, and the economy. There are also questions on other topics of interest such as religiosity, opinion of Jean Chretien, and social responsibility for hunger in Canada. The respondents were also asked questions so that they could be grouped according to geographic, political and social variables. Topics of interest include: election; politics; Jean Chretien; hunger; religion; and political party preference. Basic demographic variables are also included.
007 - July
This Gallup poll seeks the opinions of Canadians, on predominantly economic, political, and social issues. The questions ask opinions of the past federal election, business conditions, and the treatment of criminals in Canada. There are also questions on other topics of interest such as banking, child abuse, and exercise and diet. The respondents were also asked questions so that they could be grouped according to geographic, political and social variables. Topics of interest include: election; dieting; child abuse; banking; business conditions; criminals; crime; Jean Chretien; and political party preference. Basic demographic variables are also included.
008 - August
This Gallup poll seeks the opinions of Canadians, on predominantly political and social issues. The questions ask opinions of the past federal election, job security, and health care in Canada. There are also questions on other topics of interest such as the death penalty, the treatment of mental health, and Canadian universities. The respondents were also asked questions so that they could be grouped according to geographic, political and social variables. Topics of interest include: election; health care; death penalty; job security; Jean Chretien; and political party preference. Basic demographic variables are also included.
009 - September
This Gallup poll seeks the opinions of Canadians, on predominantly economic, political, and social issues. The questions ask opinions of the past federal election, current and future economic conditions, and the status of Quebec as a distinct society. There are also questions on other topics of interest such as the international banning of anti personnel land mines, the future of the monarchy in Canada, and constitutional powers. The respondents were also asked questions so that they could be grouped according to geographic, political and social variables. Topics of interest include: election; economy; Quebec; land mines; Jean Chretien; and political party preference. Basic demographic variables are also included.
010 - October
This Gallup poll seeks the opinions of Canadians, on predominantly political and social issues. The questions ask opinions of the past federal election, volunteering and charity donations, and saving money for the future. There are also questions on other topics of interest such as who would make the best Prime Minister. The respondents were also asked questions so that they could be grouped according to geographic, political and social variables. Topics of interest include: election; charity; donations; volunteering; Jean Chretien; and political party preference. Basic demographic variables are also included.
011 - November
This Gallup poll seeks the opinions of Canadians, on predominantly political and social issues. The questions ask opinions of the past federal election, the legality of abortion, education, and Christmas traditions. There are also questions on other topics of interest such as assisted suicide, government spending on poorer regions, job relocation, and approval of political party leaders. The respondents were also asked questions so that they could be grouped according to geographic, political and social variables. Topics of interest include: election; education; abortion; Christmas; Jean Chretien; assisted suicide; job relocation; and political party preference. Basic demographic variables are also included.
012 - December
This Gallup poll seeks the opinions of Canadians, on predominantly economic, political, and social issues. The questions ask opinions of the past federal election, the current economic situation, satisfaction with public services, and charity work. There are also questions on other topics of interest such as prediction for the next year, the likelihood of making major purchases, the standard of living in Canada, and approval of Jean Chretien. The respondents were also asked questions so that they could be grouped according to geographic, political and social variables. Topics of interest include: election; public services; economy; charity; Jean Chretien; major purchases; standard of living; striking; and political party preference. Basic demographic variables are also included.
The codebook for this dataset is available through the UBC Library catalogue, with call number HN110.Z9 P84.