This dataset covers ballots 384-95 spanning January-December 1976. The dataset contains the data resulting from these polls in ASCII. The ballots are as follows:
384 - January
This Gallup poll seeks the opinions of Canadians, on both political and social issues. The questions ask opinions about the unemployment insurance plan; and whether or not there should be a two-party system within the country. There are also questions on other topics of interest and importance to the country and government, such as the standards of living; if all Christians will unite in the future and if women should be accepted into the ministry. The respondents were also asked questions so that they could be grouped according to geographical variables. Topics of interest include: accepting women in to the ministry; abuse of the unemployment insurance plan; the community's biggest problem; limiting the age at which you can be covered by the unemployment insurance plan; the opinions of a two-party system in Canada; standards of living; the strictness of the unemployment insurance plan; and whether or not Christians will unite in the future. Basic demographic variables are also included.
385 - February
This Gallup poll seeks the opinions of Canadians, on both political and social issues. The questions ask opinions about the Prime Minister's comments and other political issues within the country. There are also questions on other topics of interest and importance to the country and government such as the impact of big corporations; banning the death penalty and some of the causes of crime. The respondents were also asked questions so that they could be grouped according to geographical variables. Topics of interest include: banning the death penalty; the causes of crime; children's chances for happiness; the cost of education; the impact of big corporations; the importance of unions; opinions about President Ford; the Prime Minister's statements about the economy; quality of education; and whether or not the Queen should visit and open the Olympics. Basic demographic variables are also included.
386 - March
This Gallup poll seeks the opinions of Canadians, on both 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 on other topics of interest and importance to the country and government, such as the use of seatbelts; the anti inflation policy and compulsory retirement. The respondents were also asked questions so that they could be grouped according to geographical variables. Topics of interest include: compulsory retirement at age 65; democracy in Spain; the fairness of unions; the government's anti-inflation policy; interest in the U.S. election; the outcome of political leaders following public opinion surveys; whether or not the Liberal party is keeping election promises; preferred leader for the U.S. Democratic party; preferred leader for the U.S. Republican party; remembering General Franco; the treatment of the French; and using seatbelts. Basic demographic variables are also included.
387 - April
This Gallup poll seeks the opinions of Canadians, on both political and social 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 inflation, bilingualism and the minimum amount of income a family needs. The respondents were also asked questions so that they could be grouped according to geographical variables. Topics of interest include: allowing peaceful nuclear services; the approval of Donald Macdonald as Minister of Finance; the approval of Trudeau as Prime Minister; bilingualism in Canada; business conditions in the community; changing the Canadian Constitution; the Federal NDP leader; the Federal PC leader; fighting inflation; the minimum amount of income needed; opinions about Ed Broadbent; Opinions about Joe Clark; private business conditions; and the problems facing Canada. Basic demographic variables are also included.
388 - May
This Gallup poll seeks the opinions of Canadians, on both political and social issues. The questions ask opinions about members of parliament's decisions and other political issues within the country. There are also questions on other topics of interest and importance to the country and government, such as strictness of laws; the Olympic Games and inflation. The respondents were also asked questions so that they could be grouped according to geographical variables. Topics of interest include: banning cigarette advertisements; banning liquor advertisements; continuing the Olympic lottery; the impact of organized religion on life; learning both English and French in schools; whether or not M.P.'s should vote according to personal views; the Olympic games helping international relations; opinions about the teaching profession; the strictness of business laws; the strictness of labour laws; and the success of curbing inflation. Basic demographic variables are also included.
389 - June
This Gallup poll seeks the opinions of Canadians, on both political and social issues. The questions ask opinions about the Federal government and other political issues within the country. There are also questions on other topics of interest and importance to the country such as opinions about receiving and paying traffic tickets, places to eat out at and living together before marriage. The respondents were also asked questions so that they could be grouped according to geographical variables. Topics of interest include: the frequency of eating out; going to court because of a traffic ticket; the influence of television; licensed drivers taking physicals; living together before marriage; the opinions of the Federal government since last election; pampering children; paying traffic tickets; the rising price of income and taxes; places to eat out at; receiving traffic tickets; running the government; sale of nuclear reactors; and taking work instead of welfare. Basic demographic variables are also included.
390 - July
This Gallup poll seeks the opinions of Canadians, on both political and social issues. The questions ask opinions international relations and other political issues within the country. There are also questions on other topics of interest and importance to the country and government, such as inflation; teen drinking and the treatment of farmers by the government. The respondents were also asked questions so that they could be grouped according to geographical variables. Topics of interest include: allowing the baby seal hunt; the best legal age for drinking; Canada's relations with the United States; whether or not families should be headed by the father; fighting inflation; punishing students with force; the quality of items; the strength of Separatism among Quebecers; teen drinking in the community; the treatment of farmers by the government; ways to fix the problem of teenage drinking; and the average amount of money spent on food by a family in one week. Basic demographic variables are also included.
391 - August
This Gallup poll seeks the opinions of Canadians, on predominantly political and social issues. The questions ask opinions about the Conservative party leader Joe Clark and the amount of government interference within the country. There are also questions on other topics of interest and importance to the country and government, such as inflation, debt and business conditions within the community. The respondents were also asked questions so that they could be grouped according to geographical variables. Topics of interest include: allowing Air Canada to stop flying to counties with hijackers; amount of debt; the amount of government interference; banning capital punishment; the biggest problem facing Canada; buying items with cash to a receive discount; confidence in the government's handling of inflation; the degree of honesty and ethics in certain career fields; the goodwill towards Canada produced by the Olympic games; the influence of multi-national companies; opinions about Joe Clark; providing service in English and French; and watching the Olympic games on television. Basic demographic variables are also included.
392 - September
This Gallup poll seeks the opinions of Canadians, on both political and social 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 British Commonwealth, problems facing the country and the distribution pornographic material. The respondents were also asked questions so that they could be grouped according to geographical variables. Topics of interest include: allowing a son or daughter to enter politics; the best Prime Minister for Canada; the Canadian Labour Congress; the chances of an energy shortage; changing opinions about police; the distribution of pornographic material; the government's anti inflation program; joining the British Commonwealth; the most important problem facing the country; seeing objectionable sex; the seriousness of a British Commonwealth split; types of nuclear power; the value of government services; and working for a private business. Basic demographic variables are also included.
393 - October
This Gallup poll seeks the opinions of Canadians, on both political and social issues. The questions ask opinions about Trudeau's cabinet and other political issues within the country. There are also questions on other topics of interest and importance to the country and government, such as the preferred method of travel; International hockey and the Canada Cup. The respondents were also asked questions so that they could be grouped according to geographical variables. Topics of interest include: the discovery of atomic energy; the effects of labour unions in Canada; French-English relations; giving Quebec the right to separate; improving the Canadian economy; interest in International hockey; overnight travel by train; the preferred method of travel for long trips; the successfulness of family life; traveling by air; Trudeau's cabinet changes; and watching Canada Cup hockey. Basic demographic variables are also included.
394 - November
This Gallup poll seeks the opinions of Canadians, on both political and social issues. The questions ask opinions about governmental spending and other political issues within the country. There are also questions on other topics of interest and importance to the country and government, such as threats to the future; the swine flu vaccination and pay television. The respondents were also asked questions so that they could be grouped according to geographical variables. Topics of interest include: accepting white Rhodesians; the biggest threat to the future; concerns for the Canadian society; getting the swine flu vaccination; what the government should cut spending on; growing newspaper sensationalism; the harshness of courts; the harshness of the penal institutes; improving broadcasting; interest in pay television; and predictions for 1977. Basic demographic variables are also included.
395 - December
This Gallup poll seeks the opinions of Canadians, on both political and social issues. The questions ask opinions about political leaders and political issues within the country as well as international issues. There are also questions on other topics of interest and importance to the country and government, such as unemployment and inflation. The respondents were also asked questions so that they could be grouped according to geographical variables. Topics of interest include: allowing access to a company's financial situation; the government's focus on unemployment and inflation; the amount of unemployment benefits; the importance of Canadian ownership; the main causes of unemployment; opinions about NDP leader Ed Broadbent; opinions about PC leader Joe Clark; opinions about Trudeau as Prime Minister; opinions of the last election in Quebec; U.S. - Canada relations under President Carter; and allowing workers to elect company directors. Basic demographic variables are also included.
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