This dataset covers ballots spanning January-December 1998. 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, news sources, and immigration issues. There are also questions on other topics of interest such as the most important problem facing Canada, and spousal relations. The respondents were also asked questions so that they could be grouped according to geographic, political and social variables. Topics of interest include: election; Valentine's Day; Jean Chretien; immigration; news sources; 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, Iraq and the Middle East, and Quebec separation. There are also questions on other topics of interest such as the use of television ratings for children's programming, and neighbourhood safety. The respondents were also asked questions so that they could be grouped according to geographic, political and social variables. Topics of interest include: election; Iraq; Jean Chretien; television; neighbourhood safety; and political party preference. Basic demographic variables are also included.
003 - March
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 Federal Budget, and the honesty of members of certain professions. There are also questions on other topics of interest such as reforms to the Young Offenders Act, Jean Charest as leader of the Party Quebecois, and the criminalization/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; federal budget; Jean Chretien; Jean Charest; honesty; YOA; marijuana; and political party preference. Basic demographic variables are also included.
004 - April
This Gallup poll seeks the opinions of Canadians, on predominantly political and social issues. The questions ask opinions of the past federal election, confidence in Canadian institutions, and same-sex marriage. There are also questions on other topics of interest such as homosexual rights, drinking and smoking habits, and Northern Ireland. The respondents were also asked questions so that they could be grouped according to geographic, political and social variables. Topics of interest include: election; Northern Ireland; smoking; drinking; homosexual rights; confidence in Canadian institutions; and political party preference. Basic demographic variables are also included.
005 - May
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 nuclear testing in India. There are also questions on other topics of interest such as whether or not the government should compensate hepatitis C victims, the television series 'Seinfeld', 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; hepatitis C; nuclear testing; driving habits; Jean Chretien; and political party preference. Basic demographic variables are also included.
006 - June
This Gallup poll seeks the opinions of Canadians, on predominantly economic, political, and social issues. The questions ask opinions of the past federal election, hunger in Canada, and current economic conditions. There are also questions on other topics of interest such as the Federal Government budget surplus, distribution of Viagra in Canada, 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; budget; hunger; Viagra; economy; 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, rates of violent crime, and child abuse. There are also questions on other topics of interest such as the Canadian dollar, diet and exercise, sexual harassment in the Canadian military, 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; sexual harassment; child abuse; Viagra; violent crime; Jean Chretien; and political party preference. Basic demographic variables are also included.
008 - August
This Gallup poll seeks the opinions of Canadians, on predominantly political and social issues. The questions ask opinions of the past federal election, the death penalty, and the leadership race for the Progressive Conservative Party. There are also questions on other topics of interest such as health care, the death of Princess Diana, job security, Preston Manning, 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; health care; death penalty; Progressive Conservative Party; Preston Manning; Princess Diana; 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, the current economic situation, and the leadership race for the Progressive Conservative Party. There are also questions on other topics of interest such as whether or not one would admit to having a sexual affair, Bill Clinton, the Monarch as the Head of State in Canada, and concern over air travel safety. The respondents were also asked questions so that they could be grouped according to geographic, political and social variables. Topics of interest include: election; air travel; Progressive Conservative Party leadership; Bill Clinton; Monarchy; economy; 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 registration, and Halloween. There are also questions on other topics of interest such as reasons for saving money, Joe Clark as Progressive Conservative Party leader, Scouts membership requirements, 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; Progressive Conservative Party leader; Joe Clark; 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 the merger between the Progressive Conservative Party and the Reform Party, Jean Chretien, and the number of youth gangs. The respondents were also asked questions so that they could be grouped according to geographic, political and social variables. Topics of interest include: election; youth gang; Progressive Conservative Party merger; mercy killing; abortion; 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 economy, and Christmas. There are also questions on other topics of interest such as the standard of living in Canada, and household finances. 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; standard of living; Christmas; and political party preference. Basic demographic variables are also included.