This dataset covers ballots spanning January-December 1999. 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 of the past federal election, potential Y2K problems, and new sources. There are also questions on other topics of interest such as the most important problem facing Canada today, and which federal party is best able to handle that problem. The respondents were also asked questions so that they could be grouped according to geographic, political and social variables. Topics of interest include: election; Y2K; news sources; Jean Chretien; 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 federal election, the Olympic Games, and education. There are also questions on other topics of interest such as a merger between the Progressive Conservative Party and the Reform Party, 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; Olympic Games; education; Jean Chretien; PC and Reform merger; 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 federal election, honesty of professionals, and reforms to the Young Offenders Act (YOA). There are also questions on other topics of interest such as Federal budget, and the legalization of marijuana. The respondents were also asked questions so that they could be grouped according to geographic, political and social variables. Topics of interest include: election; honesty; Young Offenders Act; Jean Chretien; legalization of marijuana; and political party preference. Basic demographic variables are also included.
004 - April
This Gallup poll seeks the opinions of Canadians, on predominantly economic, political, and social issues. The questions ask opinions of the past federal election, Canadian involvement in Kosovo, and same sex marriage. There are also questions on other topics of interest such as smoking habits, respect for institutions in Canada, and who will win the Stanley Cup. The respondents were also asked questions so that they could be grouped according to geographic, political and social variables. Topics of interest include: election; hockey; Kosovo; NATO; Jean Chretien; smoking; drinking; and political party preference. Basic demographic variables are also included.
005 - May
This Gallup poll seeks the opinions of Canadians, on predominantly economic, political, and social issues. The questions ask opinions of the past federal election, current economic conditions, and the conflict in Kosovo. There are also questions on other topics of interest such as hunger in Canada, recent school shootings, and Jean Chretien. The respondents were also asked questions so that they could be grouped according to geographic, political and social variables. Topics of interest include: election; hunger; Kosovo; NATO; Jean Chretien; school shootings; school violence; 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 federal election, driving habits, and Canada Day. There are also questions on other topics of interest such as female nudity in public, road rage at other drivers, and Jean Chretien. The respondents were also asked questions so that they could be grouped according to geographic, political and social variables. Topics of interest include: election; driving; Canada Day; female nudity in public; Jean Chretien; 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 federal election, child abuse, and violent crime rates. There are also questions on other topics of interest such as personal weight, diet and exercise, immigration, and Jean Chretien. The respondents were also asked questions so that they could be grouped according to geographic, political and social variables. Topics of interest include: election; child abuse; violent crime; diet and exercise; Jean Chretien; and political party preference. Basic demographic variables are also included.
008 - August
This Gallup poll seeks the opinions of Canadians, on predominantly economic, political, and social issues. The questions ask opinions of the past federal election, job security, and health care. There are also questions on other topics of interest such as the death penalty in Canada, the 'brain drain' to the U.S., high speed police car chases, and Jean Chretien. The respondents were also asked questions so that they could be grouped according to geographic, political and social variables. Topics of interest include: election; job security; health care; mental health; death penalty; brain drain; high speed police chases; Jean Chretien; 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 federal election, and the current economic situation. There are also questions on other topics of interest such as refugees in Canada, the monarchy as Head of State, Jean Chretien, and satisfaction with the direction of 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; monarchy; refugees; Jean Chretien; and political party preference. Basic demographic variables are also included.
010 - October
This Gallup poll seeks the opinions of Canadians, on predominantly political and social issues. The questions ask opinions of the past federal election, firearm ownership and registration, and Halloween. There are also questions on other topics of interest such as reasons for saving money, and volunteering. The respondents were also asked questions so that they could be grouped according to geographic, political and social variables. Topics of interest include: election; volunteering; Halloween; firearm registration; Jean Chretien; saving money; 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 federal election, abortion, and mercy killing. There are also questions on other topics of interest such as likelihood to vote Liberal in the next federal election, and the Federal Government's budget surplus. The respondents were also asked questions so that they could be grouped according to geographic, political and social variables. Topics of interest include: election; budget surplus; abortion; mercy killing; Jean Chretien; 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 federal election, the year 2000, and potential Y2K problems. There are also questions on other topics of interest such as celebrating the Christmas holiday, the next 50 years, Quebec separation, and state of the human race. The respondents were also asked questions so that they could be grouped according to geographic, political and social variables. Topics of interest include: election; 2000; Y2K; Quebec separation; Christmas; Jean Chretien; and political party preference. Basic demographic variables are also included.