This dataset covers ballots 351-53, and 355-56 spanning January, March, May, September, and October 1972. The dataset contains the data resulting from these polls in ASCII. The ballots are as follows:
351 - January
This Gallup poll seeks the opinions of Canadians, on predominantly political and social issues. The questions ask opinions about political leaders and political issues within the country and throughout the world. There are also questions regarding class favouring laws, the welfare system and guaranteed annual income. The respondents were also asked questions so that they could be grouped according to geographical variables. Topics of interest include: the amount of U.S. capital in Canada; the approval of guaranteed annual income; the best political party for the future; class favouring laws in Canada; conditions of today versus the past year; how respondents feel about the United States; opinion of NDP leader David Lewis; opinion of Stanfield; opinion of Trudeau; respect for the United Nations; the seriousness of governmental leaks to the press; the seriousness of Quebec separation; the strength of Quebec separation; welfare system ratings; and what influences voting choices. Basic demographic variables are also included.
352 - March
This Gallup poll seeks the opinions of Canadians, on political and social issues. Topics of interest include: emigrating from Canada, political involvement, Trudeau vs Stanfield as potential prime minister, the right to strike, opinions on the Liberal term, government support for less populated provinces, how the U.S. conceives of its relationship with Canada, voting behavior, voting outcomes, whether political parties should be financially transparent, and pollution. Basic demographic variables are also included.
353 - May
This Gallup poll seeks the opinions of Canadians, on predominantly political and social issues. The questions ask opinions about political issues, bilingualism and unemployment. The respondents were also asked questions so that they could be grouped according to geographical variables. Topics of interest include: the agreement to clear the pollution in the Great Lakes; bilingualism in Canada; the degree of interest in the next Federal election; expanding the NHL; the greatest threat to the future; the importance of basic human rights; the most important problem in Canada; political position (left wing-right wing); the productivity of Canadian workers; the option of remaining on unemployment insurance instead of working; the problem of inflation; the problem of unemployment; whether or not Trudeau conduct is appropriate in parliament; and if the United States sincerely respects the Canadian identity. Basic demographic variables are also included.
355 - September
This Gallup poll seeks the opinions of Canadians, on political and social issues. The questions ask opinions about political leaders and the upcoming Federal election. There are also questions on other topics of interest and importance to the country and government, such as the problems facing Canada and the availability of birth control for teens. The respondents were also asked questions so that they could be grouped according to geographical variables. Topics of interest include: accepting Ugandan refugees; the availability of birth control to teens; the best political party to handle the problems facing Canada; confidence in United States' problem solving; being eligible to vote; giving provinces more power; what influences voting decisions; interest in the Federal election; the likelihood of voting in the Federal election; M.P.'s voting habits; the most important problem facing Canada; the political party with the best leader; the political party with the best policies; voluntary wage restraint; and women having the right to choose an abortion. Basic demographic variables are also included.
356 - October
This Gallup poll seeks the opinions of Canadians, on predominantly political and social issues. The questions ask opinions on political issues within the country; such as voting habits and issues regarding the upcoming Federal election. There are also questions regarding tax relief, inflation and unemployment. The respondents were also asked questions so that they could be grouped according to geographical variables. Topics of interest include: the amount of taxes paid by corporations; the certainty of voting in the upcoming Federal election; corporate tax relief; the ease at which to get unemployment insurance; the improved Canadian economy; improvements in inflation; the increase of unemployment insurance; the interest in the upcoming Federal election; the leader with the best campaign; Lewis's criticism of corporate tax; the most sincere leader; and whether or not a respondents name is on the voters list. Basic demographic variables are also included.
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