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This dataset covers ballots 241 and 243-45, spanning February, July, September, and November 1955. The dataset contains the data resulting from these polls in ASCII. The ballots are as follows:

241 - February
This Gallup poll aims to collect the opinions of Canadians, with regard to such subjects as politics, climate change, current events and international relations. The respondents were also asked questions so they could be sorted into geographic, demographic and social groups. Topics of interest include: accessibility of University education; the C.C.F. party; car ownership; compulsory military duty; climate change; family problems; the federal election; immigration; international relations; the Liberal party; phone ownership; preferred political party; population size; professional theatre attendance; the Progressive Conservative party; prosperity of Canada; union membership; United States; and voting behaviour. Basic demographic variables are also included.

243 - July
The aim of this Gallup poll is to gather Canadians opinions on current events, gender issues, religion and politics. The respondents were also asked questions so that they could be grouped according to geographic, demographic, and social factors. Topics of interest include: Apostles; art funding; atomic testing; the cabinet's power; car ownership; the Cold War; Dr. Salk's polio vaccine; federal elections; hidden speed traps; lotteries and sweepstakes; the New Testament; the Old Testament; Parliament; phone ownership; religious awareness; Russia; sex offenders; union membership; voting behaviour; women in the Ministry; and voting behaviour. Basic demographics variables are also included.

244 - September
The aim of this Gallup poll is to gather the opinions of Canadians on international and domestic political issues as well as on current events. This survey also includes questions regarding atomic explosions, gender issues, and influencing the government. Questions were also asked of the respondents so that they could be grouped according to geographic, demographic and social variables Topics of interest include: alcohol consumption; atomic explosions; car ownership; Canadian football; communism; criticisms of government; Eisenhower's defence proposal; opinions towards Europeans living in the community; federal elections; the Governor General; the Grey Cup; guaranteed wages; Louis St. Laurent; marriage ceremonies; Russia acting friendly; phone ownership; preferred political parties; Princess Margaret; reading habits; Union membership; visiting Russia; voting behaviour; weather patterns; women drivers; and World War predictions. Basic demographics variables are also included.

245 - November
This Gallup poll seeks the opinions of Canadians on such topics as political issues, entertainment and current events. There are also questions on capital punishment and the teacher shortage. Finally, respondents were also asked questions so that they could be grouped according to different geographic, demographic and social variables. Topics of interest include: Anglican Church; arms reduction; ballet performances; car ownership; Communist China in the United Nations; executing convicted murders; extending life; family problems; favouritism by political parties; federal elections; hobbies; the Liberal party; phone ownership; preferred political parties; price predictions; the Progressive Conservative party; a nationwide spelling bee; the teacher shortage; teachers' salaries; television's influence on children; union membership; and voting behaviour. Basic demographics variables are also included.

The codebook for this dataset is available through the UBC Library catalogue, with call number HN110.Z9 P84.