This dataset covers ballots spanning January-December 1996. 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 political and social issues. The questions ask opinions on the past election, the state of the economy, the standard of living in Canada, and federal politics. There are also questions on other topics of interest such as the most important problem facing Canada, approval of Jean Chretien, and spousal relations. The respondents were also asked questions so that they could be grouped according to geographic, political and social variables. Topics of interest include: the economy; standard of living; Jean Chretien; federal politics; spousal relations; 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, government spending, crime and justice issues, and opinion of the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC). There are also questions on other topics of interest such as the most important problem facing Canada, approval of Jean Chretien, and the Canadian Football League (CFL). The respondents were also asked questions so that they could be grouped according to geographic, political and social variables. Topics of interest include: CBC; government spending; Jean Chretien; election; CFL; death penalty; and political party preference. Basic demographic variables are also included.
003 - March
This Gallup poll seeks the opinions of Canadians, on predominantly political and social issues. The questions ask opinions of the past election, federal budget, and the honesty of people in various different professions. There are also questions on other topics of interest such as opinion of the direction Canada is taking, approval of Jean Chretien, and the 2006 Academy Awards. The respondents were also asked questions so that they could be grouped according to geographic, political and social variables. Topics of interest include: professional honesty; federal budget; Jean Chretien; election; Academy Awards; 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, federal politics, and respect/confidence in Canadian institutions. There are also questions on other topics of interest such as opinion of the PC-Reform merger, approval of Jean Chretien, and the NHL. The respondents were also asked questions so that they could be grouped according to geographic, political and social variables. Topics of interest include: Canadian institutions; federal politics; Jean Chretien; election; PC-Reform merger; 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 past election, approval of federal politicians, and perception of violent crime and treatment of criminals by Canadian institutions. There are also questions on other topics of interest such as opinion of the Government's handling of the GST, Shelia Copps, and diet and exercise. 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 politicians; Jean Chretien; violent crime; criminals; diet; weight; exercise; 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 election, approval of federal politicians, the current economic conditions, and hunger in society. There are also questions on other topics of interest such as opinion of the Government's handling of the economic situation, unemployment, and responsibility for hunger in society. 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 politicians; hunger; economy; criminals; unemployment; and political party preference. Basic demographic variables are also included.
007 - July
This Gallup poll seeks the opinions of Canadians, on predominantly political and social issues. The questions ask opinions of the past election, current and future business conditions, and reproductive technology. There are also questions on other topics of interest such as the Charter of Rights and Freedoms, Quebec separation, most important problem facing Canada, and the V-chip. The respondents were also asked questions so that they could be grouped according to geographic, political and social variables. Topics of interest include: election; V-chip; reproductive technology; business conditions; Quebec separation; Charter of Rights and Freedoms; 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 election, federal politicians, and job security. There are also questions on other topics of interest such as federal government spending on poorer regions, and the best university 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; university; federal politicians; job security; 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 election, the state of the economy, and family finances. There are also questions on other topics of interest such as government funding for education, and health care 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; economy; Jean Chretien; family finances; health care; education; and political party preference. Basic demographic variables are also included.
010 - October
This Gallup poll seeks the opinions of Canadians, on predominantly economic, political, and social issues. The questions ask opinions of the past election, the state of the economy, and homosexuality. There are also questions on other topics of interest such as unemployment, the federal government's handling of the deficit, and who would make the best Prime Minister for 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; economy; Jean Chretien; homosexuality; unemployment; 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 election, the federal government deficit, federal politicians, and immigration policy. There are also questions on other topics of interest such as interest rates, deficit reduction strategies, and level of income to be considered rich. 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 government deficit; federal politicians; interest rates; immigration; 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 election, the state of the economy, family finances, and the Christmas holiday. There are also questions on other topics of interest such as interest rates, donating and volunteering, and the standard of living as compared to 20 years ago. 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; family finances; Christmas; interest rates; donating; volunteering; standard of living; 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.