This dataset covers ballots 529-33, 752, 761, 765-67, 776, 806-12, spanning January-December 1988. The dataset contains the data resulting from these polls in ASCII. The ballots are as follows:
529-1 - January
This Gallup poll seeks the opinions of Canadians, on predominantly social and political issues. The questions ask opinions on what Canada's biggest problem is, the prospect of peace in the Middle-east and which party is best equipped to deal with Canada's biggest problem. There are also questions on other topics of interest such as subsidized day-care, whether or not an election should be called and how hard people work . The respondents were also asked questions so that they could be grouped according to geographic, political and social variables. Topics of interest include: Canada's biggest problem; evaluation of party to best deal with Canada's problems; subsidized day-care; the conflict in the Middle-east; Canada's economic situation in the next six months; the security of computer credit information; whether or not an election should be called; how hard people work; and predictions for Canada's next parliament. Basic demographic variables are also included.
530-1 - February
This Gallup poll seeks the opinions of Canadians, on predominantly social and political issues. The questions ask opinions on what Canada's biggest problem is, the prospect of peace in the Middle-east and which party is best equipped to deal with Canada's biggest problem. There are also questions on other topics of interest such as subsidized day-care, whether or not an election should be called and how hard people work . The respondents were also asked questions so that they could be grouped according to geographic, political and social variables. Topics of interest include: Canada's biggest problem; evaluation of party to best deal with Canada's problems; subsidized day-care; the conflict in the Middle-east; Canada's economic situation in the next six months; the security of computer credit information; whether or not an election should be called; how hard people work; and predictions for Canada's next parliament. Basic demographic variables are also included.
531-1 - March
This Gallup poll seeks the opinions of Canadians, on predominantly political and social issues. The questions ask opinions about different political figures and parties, current events and the severity of substance abuse in Canada. There are also questions on other topics of interest such as the ability of the United States to treat the world's problems, the existence of U.F.O's and life on other planets and unemployment insurance. The respondents were also asked questions so that they could be grouped according to geographic, political and social variables. Topics of interest include: drug and alcohol use in Canada; bias in new reporting; cabinet minister identification; opinions on Canadian political leaders; cruise missile testing in Canada's north; nuclear energy in Canada; immigration quotas; unemployment insurance; disposable income; and U.F.O's. Basic demographics are also included.
532-1 - April
This Gallup poll seeks the opinions of Canadians, on predominantly political and social issues. The questions ask opinions on the prevelance and acceptance of homosexuality, and approval of the Meech Lake accord. There are also questions on other topics of interest such acid rain versus free trade negotiations with the Unite States, patriotism in Canada and Sunday shopping. The respondents were also asked questions so that they could be grouped according to geographic, political and social variables. Topics of interest include: acid rain versus free trade as most important issue to negotiate with U.S.; approval of granting Quebec distinct society status in the Meech Lake accord; approval of granting more power to the provinces in the Meech Lake accord; degree of patriotism in Canada; effect of a candidate's sexual orientation on getting votes; general familiarity with and approval of the Meech Lake accord; professions homosexuals should or should not be allowed to pursue; rights for homosexuals; Svend Robinson's declaring himself as a homosexual; the minimum amount of money a family of four needs per week to get by; abortion as woman and doctor's decision; and Sunday shopping. Basic demographic variables are also included.
533-1 - May
This Gallup poll seeks the opinions of Canadians, on predominantly political and social issues. The questions ask opinions about the frequency of political preference, influential factors in political choices and general economic issues. There are also questions on other topics of interest such as religious habits, anti-smoking bylaws and the impact of computers. The respondents were also asked questions so that they could be grouped according to geographic, political and social variables. Topics of interest include: the rate and regulation of bank fees; importance of organized religion; the economic future of Canada; the ideal number of children to have; the impact and availability of computers; anti-smoking bylaws; approval of 1984 Progressive Conservative government; approval of 1988 party leaders; abortion; influential factors on voter choice; and free trade. Basic demographics are also included.
752-p - August (Alberta Regional Review)
This Gallup poll seeks the opinions of Albertans on predominantly political issues. Topics of interest include: whether Canadian farmers require special government assistance, remuneration for the Principal Group failure, voting behavior in the provincial election, opinion on the Progressive Conservative government in Edmonton, Don Getty, Ray Martin, Don Getty stepping down as leader of the Alberta Progressive Conservative Party, the Provincial Liberal Part, voting behavior in the federal election, and the trading of Wayne Gretzky's effect on the Edmonton Oilers and Los Angeles Kings. Basic demographics are also included.
761-t - October
This Gallup poll seeks the opinions of Canadians, on predominantly political issues and social issues. The questions ask opinions about political leaders and upcoming political voting trends. There are also questions dealing with Party leaders and the situations they would excel in. The respondents were also asked questions so that they could be grouped according to geographical variables. Topics of interest include: voting behaviour; the Election; party leaders; Brian Mulroney; Ed Broadbent; John Turner/ Basic demographic variables are also included.
765-t - October
This Gallup poll seeks the opinions of Canadians from the Toronto area, on predominantly political issues. The questions ask opinions about current municipal level problems like traffic congestion and housing prices as well as opinions on federal issues like abortion and free trade. There are also questions on other topics of interest such as voting choice, political leaders at the federal level 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: degree of interest in upcoming federal election; likelihood that respondent will choose to vote; vote inclination or preferences; federal election's main issue; social issues facing Toronto; and evaluations of Brian Mulroney, John Turner and Edbroadbent. Basic demographics are also included.
766-t - October
This Gallup poll seeks the opinions of Canadians, on political leaders during the televised debate. The questions ask opinions about the winner fo the debate, the impact of the debate on the respondents upcoming vote and the free trade issue. The respondents were also asked questions so that they could be grouped according to geographic, political and social variables. Topics of interest include: wether the respondents watched the debate in full or only part; the winner according to the respondents; the impact on the respondents upcoming vote; the preferences of the respondents before viewing the debate; and the necessity of a separate debate concerning the free trade issue. Basic demographics are also included.
767-t - October
This Gallup poll seeks the opinions of Canadians, on predominantly political questions. The questions ask opinions about candidates and parties in the upcoming federal election, the respondents' degree of interest in the current electoral campaign. There are also questions on other topics of interest such as voting choice, and the proposed Canada - U.S. Free Trade Agreement. The respondents were also asked questions so that they could be grouped according to geographic, political and social variables. Topics of interest include: degree of interest in upcoming election; likelihood that respondent will choose to vote; previous voting; voter preferences; factors influencing voter's choice; support for, and potential impact of free trade; and assessments of party leaders and other prominent political leaders. Basic demographics are also included.
776-t - November (missing)
806-1 - June
This Gallup poll seeks the opinions of Canadians, on predominantly political issues. The questions ask opinions about political leaders, business conditions, free trade and social issues such as abortion. There are also questions on other topics of interest such as amnesty for illegal immigrants and child birth incentives to counteract the falling birth rate. The respondents were also asked questions so that they could be grouped according to geographic, political and social variables. Topics of interest include: allowing amnesty to illegal immigrants; business conditions; Canadian political party leaders; Free Trade and its effect on employment, income and Canada U.S. relations; incentives to counter falling birth rates; legalization of abortion; political figures: Brian Mulrooney, John Turner, Ed Broadbent and the 1988 Canadian Cabinet; problems facing Canada today; and American investment in Canada. Basic demographics are also included.
807-1 - July
This Gallup poll seeks the opinions of Canadians, on predominantly social and political issues. The questions ask opinions on the issue stance of Canada's political leaders, the cost benefit ratio of the services provided by government and corruption in Canadian federal politics. There are also questions on other topics of interest such as the propriety of interracial and interreligious marriages, mandatory military service at age 18 and homeownership among young Canadians. The respondents were also asked questions so that they could be grouped according to geographic, political and social variables. Topics of interest include: a cost benefit evaluation of different governmental services; interracial marriage; interreligious marriage; issue alignment with Canada's political leaders; Canada U.S.A relations; bank charges; the next federal election and predictions of its outcome; mandatory military service at age 18; political corruption in Ottawa; ratings of Brian Mulroney; ratings of Ronald Regan; reasons for vote choice; and young people affording to own their own homes. Basic demographic variables are also included.
807-2 - July
This Gallup poll seeks the opinions of Canadians, on predominantly sexual lifestyle and health issues. The questions ask opinions about the frequency of sexual encounters, sexual orientation and other general health issues. There are also questions on other topics of interest such as military conflict in the Persian Gulf, farming and smoking habits. The respondents were also asked questions so that they could be grouped according to geographic, political and social variables. Topics of interest include: allowing farmers special government assistance; the number of wasted government tax dollars; the attendance of out-patient or sexually transmitted disease and special (venereal disease) medical clinics; degrees of consumption of alcohol and cigarettes; extra-marital affairs and sex for money; both heterosexual and homosexual habits of sexual intercourse; knowledge of military hostilities in the Persian Gulf; medical conditions including arthritis, bronchitis, diabetes, hemophilia and epilepsy; opinions on the persistence of current drought; United States naval activity and downing of Iranian plane; and prescription and intravenous drug use. Basic demographics are also included.
808-1 - August
This Gallup poll seeks the opinions of Canadians, on predominantly social and political issues. The questions ask opinions on who of the present candidates would make the best prime minister, the treatment and perception of AIDS and what Canada's most urgent health problem is. There are also questions on other topics of interest such as illegal immigrants to Canada, attitudes toward two of Canada's major cities, Toronto and Montreal, and the content of respondents' daydreams. The respondents were also asked questions so that they could be grouped according to geographic, political and social variables. Topics of interest include: attitudes toward Toronto and Montreal; opinions and perceptions of AIDS; urgent health issues; ratings of party leaders Mulroney, Turner and Broadbent; the Canadian Senate; free trade; illegal immigrants to Canada; learning a second language; english taught in Quebec; daydreams' content; and the Canadian parole system. Basic demographic variables are also included.
808-2 - August
This Gallup poll seeks the opinions of Canadians, on predominantly social and political issues. The questions ask opinions on what the federal government should do about unemployment, equalization payments and what Canada's biggest problem is. There are also questions on other topics of interest such as the effect of a potential NDP government or Free Trade on voting choice. The respondents were also asked questions so that they could be grouped according to geographic, political and social variables. Topics of interest include: Canada's biggest problem; regional poverty in Canada; strategies for dealing with unemployment; voting for Mulroney to pass Free Trade; and voting for the NDP. Basic demographic variables are also included.
809-1 - September
This Gallup poll seeks the opinions of Canadians, on predominantly political issues. The questions ask opinions about political leaders and political issues within the country. There are also questions on other topics of interest and importance to the country and government, such as the importance of nuclear power and cardio pulmonary resuscitation (C.P.R.). The respondents were also asked questions so that they could be grouped according to geographic and social variables. Topics of interest include: attending church; the best policy to deal with nuclear generation; decreasing respect for the United Nations; hearing about cardio pulmonary resuscitation (C.P.R.); the importance of nuclear power plants; imposing economic sanctions on Iran; increasing respect for the United Nations; involving the U.N. in hostage situations; learning cardio pulmonary resuscitation (C.P.R.); the Liberal government's record since last election; opinions about Broadband as NDP leader; opinions about Clark as leader of the Conservative party; profiting from inflation; respect for the United Nations; and the satisfaction with Trudeau as Prime Minister. Basic demographic variables are also included.
810-2 - October
This Gallup poll seeks the opinions of Canadians, on predominantly political issues and issues relating to government social support. Topics of interest include: voting eligibility; interest in voting; voting behavior; political leanings; counting votes only when polls in the west are closed; opinions on Brian Mulroney, John Turner, or Ed Broadbent as PM; opinions on promise of aid to countries opposing apartheid bordering South Africa; knowledge of instances of domestic abuse; opinion on penalties for domestic abuse; compensation for Japanese Canadians interned during WW2; whether the PM should lean towards or away from socialism, expand or reduce welfare, encourage or discourage foreign investment; reducing taxes or keep up government spending; policies around family allowances, old age pensions, welfare; and minimum annual income instead of welfare. Basic demographic variables are also included.
810-4 - October
This Gallup poll seeks the opinions of Canadians, on predominantly political issues. Topics of interest include: voting eligibility; interest in voting; voting behavior; political leanings; opinions on Brian Mulroney, John Turner, or Ed Broadbent as PM; results of the nation wide polls on the various political parties; and interest in and opinion on these polls. Basic demographic variables are also included.
811-1 - November
This Gallup poll seeks the opinions of Canadians, on predominantly political issues. The questions ask opinions about candidates in the upcoming federal election, the impact and role of media in the campaign and the respondents' degree of interest in the electoral campaign. There are also questions on other topics of interest such as voting choice, free trade and predictions for 1989. The respondents were also asked questions so that they could be grouped according to geographic, political and social variables. Topics of interest include: degree of interest in upcoming election; likelihood that respondent will choose to vote; voter preferences; factors influencing voter's choice; respondent predictions of election's outcome; perception of media and advertising surrounding the campaign; the Free Trade agreement; party leaders' media interaction; and predictions for 1989 and beyond. Basic demographics are also included.
811-2 - November
This Gallup poll seeks the opinions of Canadians, on predominantly political issues. The questions ask opinions about candidates in the upcoming federal election, the impact and role of media in the campaign and the respondents' degree of interest in the electoral campaign. There are also questions on other topics of interest such as voting choice, free trade and predictions for 1989. The respondents were also asked questions so that they could be grouped according to geographic, political and social variables. Topics of interest include: degree of interest in upcoming election; likelihood that respondent will choose to vote; voter preferences; factors influencing voter's choice; respondent predictions of election's outcome; perception of media and advertising surrounding the campaign; the Free Trade agreement; assessments of party leaders; and predictions for 1989 and beyond. Basic demographics are also included.
811-3 - November
This Gallup poll seeks the opinions of Canadians, on predominantly political issues. The questions ask opinions about candidates in the upcoming federal election, the impact and role of media in the campaign and the respondents' degree of interest in the electoral campaign. There are also questions on other topics of interest such as voting choice, free trade and predictions for 1989. The respondents were also asked questions so that they could be grouped according to geographic, political and social variables. Topics of interest include: degree of interest in upcoming election; likelihood that respondent will choose to vote; voter preferences; factors influencing voter's choice; respondent predictions of election's outcome; perception of media and advertising surrounding the campaign; the Free Trade agreement; assessments of party leaders; and predictions for 1989 and beyond. Basic demographics are also included.
812-1 - December
This Gallup poll seeks the opinions of Canadians, on predominantly social and political issues. The questions ask opinions on the liberal leadership, drug use in sport and dealing with prostitution. There are also questions on other topics of interest such as the factors that influence voting, political interest and feelings about shopping. The respondents were also asked questions so that they could be grouped according to geographic, political and social variables. Topics of interest include: the influence of George H.W. Bush on Canada U.S. relations; the secularization and commercialization of Christmas; drug use in sports; the abortion pill; pornography; abuse of the elderly; prostitution and its regulation; shopping and a cashless society; mandatory prayer in schools; the Free Trade Agreement; government fiscal priorities; the liberal leadership; voting choice; factors that effect vote; should Ed Broadbent remain leader of the NDP; best Prime Minister; and political participation and interest. Basic demographic variables are also included.
The codebook for this dataset is available through the UBC Library catalogue, with call number HN110.Z9 P84.
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