517-1 - January
This Gallup poll seeks the opinions of Canadians, on predominantly political and social issues. The questions ask opinions on the political situation in South Africa, esteem of Canada's major political parties and Canada's business sector and economy. There are also questions on other topics of interest such the propriety of vigilantism and fear of walking in different areas at night. The respondents were also asked questions so that they could be grouped according to geographic, political and social variables. Topics of interest include: being afraid to walk at night; the biggest threat to Canada's future; concerns about retailers having firearms; contributing to an registered retirement savings plan (RRSP); the government's handling of the economy; how the Canadian government should react to the situation in South Africa; justifying acts of vigilantism; opinions about political parties; putting pressure on South Africa's government; sympathizing with the black population in South Africa; sympathizing with the government in South Africa; troubles in South Africa; and using peace or violence to solve problems in South Africa. Basic demographic variables are also included.
518-2 - February
This Gallup poll seeks the opinions of Canadians, on predominantly political and social issues. The questions ask opinions on Canada's relationship to the United States, the biggest problems facing Canada and the best political party to deal with some of Canada's economic problems. There are also questions on other topics of interest such as organ donation, other public health concerns and the propriety of women who have children also working. The respondents were also asked questions so that they could be grouped according to geographic, political and social variables. Topics of interest include: the best political party to handle problems; concern over new public health problems; donating organs; the effect of free-trade; influence the U.S. has on the Canadian way of life; knowledge about AIDS; married women who work when they have kids; the most important problem facing Canada; selling Air Canada to the private sector; signing an organ donation card; and using animals in medical research. Basic demographic variables are also included.
519-2 - March
This Gallup poll seeks the opinions of Canadians, on predominantly political and social issues. The questions ask opinions on the upcoming Canada U.S summit, the right to strike and the recently released February 18th Wilson budget. There are also questions on other topics of interest such as alcohol consumption, use of union fees and approval of recent ads promoting condom use. The respondents were also asked questions so that they could be grouped according to geographic, political and social variables. Topics of interest include: allocating voluntary union dues; the amount of income a family of four needs; approving condom advertisements; changing the number of immigrants; giving workers the right to strike; the impact of Wilson's budget; knowledge of condom advertisements; satisfaction with current tax levels; the top priority at the U.S Canada summit; using alcoholic beverages; using unions dues for non-union activities; and Wilson's February 18th budget. Basic demographic variables are also included.
520-2 - April
This Gallup poll seeks the opinions of Canadians, on predominantly social and lifestyle issues. The questions ask opinions on smoking, a potential ban on the sale of tobacco, the Charter of Rights and Freedoms and pollution. There are also questions on other topics of interest such as knowledge of the Northwest passage, religious habits and Canada's involvement in the high tech industry. The respondents were also asked questions so that they could be grouped according to geographic, political and social variables. Basic demographic variables are also included.
521-1 - May
This Gallup poll seeks the opinions of Canadians, on predominantly social and lifestyle issues. The questions ask opinions on smoking, a potential ban on the sale of tobacco, the Charter of Rights and Freedoms and pollution. There are also questions on other topics of interest such as knowledge of the Northwest passage, religious habits and Canada's involvement in the high tech industry. The respondents were also asked questions so that they could be grouped according to geographic, political and social variables. Topics of interest include: the amount of money spent on food per week; the approval of a ban on cigarette advertisements; the approval of the sale of Dome Petroleum to an American company; attending church; the dangers of pollution; the development race in the high tech industry; the effects of a ban on cigarette advertisements; the effects the Charter will have on protecting rights; the ideal number of kids to have in a family; the influence of religion on everyday life; knowledge about the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms; knowledge of the Northwest Passage; the likelihood that you will be smoking in a year; the quality of food today, compared to the past; the seriousness of pollution; smoking cigarettes in the past week; and supporting a ban on the sale of tobacco. Basic demographic variables are also included.
522-1 - June
This Gallup poll seeks the opinions of Canadians, on predominantly political and social issues. The questions ask opinions on Canada's political party leaders, Canada's economic problems and the animal rights movement. There are also questions on other topics of interest such respondents voting history, respondents knowledge of Gary Hart stepping down from the position of democratic presidential nominee and knowledge of and opinions on the Meech Lake accord. The respondents were also asked questions so that they could be grouped according to geographic, political and social variables. Topics of interest include: the approval of Brain Mulroney as Prime Minister; the approval of Ed Broadbent as N.D.P. leader; the approval of John Turner as leader of the opposition; the approval of Quebec as a distinct society; approving the use of violence to meet goals; approving unemployment insurance; business conditions in the community; buying back U.S. owned firms; compensating Japanese Canadians for interning them during WWII; future of the economy in Canada; knowledge about Gary Hart's withdrawal as a presidential candidate; knowledge of the animal rights movement; knowledge of the Meech Lake Accord; problems facing Canada; supporting the animal rights movement; the usefulness of press investigations of the private lives of political figures; and U.S. investment in Canada. Basic demographic variables are also included.
523-2 - July
This Gallup poll seeks the opinions of Canadians, on predominantly political and social issues. The questions ask opinions on the influence of the federal government, the quality of current government, who should be tested for aids and who should be allowed to require tests for aids. There are also questions on other topics of interest such respondents voting preference, a potential nuclear war or World War Three and instances of abuse in Canada. The respondents were also asked questions so that they could be grouped according to geographic, political and social variables. Topics of interest include: allowing blood tests for AIDs; allowing postal workers to strike; being personally aware of child abuse; being personally aware of wife abuse; the country most likely to start a nuclear war; how to help the elderly; the influence of the Federal government today, compared to the past; knowledge of AIDs; the likelihood of a third world war; opinions about the Progressive Conservative (PC) government since the 1984 election; the quality of AIDs blood tests; satisfaction with Medicare; and who would make the ideal leader for Canada. Basic demographic variables are also included.
524-1 - August
This Gallup poll seeks the opinions of Canadians, on predominantly social and political issues. The questions ask opinions on social inclusiveness in Canada, the operations of Canada's military and respondents' sense of the right to left political spectrum in Canada. There are also questions on other topics of interest such as refugee landings in Nova Scotia, the importance of protecting Canada's wilderness and the propriety of tobacco and alcohol company sponsorship. The respondents were also asked questions so that they could be grouped according to geographic, political and social variables. Topics of interest include: the approval of alcohol companies sponsoring sports; the approval of tobacco companies sponsoring sports; exclusion from private clubs; increasing military spending; keeping troops in NATO; political preferences; the position of political parties in the political spectrum; position on the political spectrum; protection of language rights; refugees landing in Nova Scotia; spending money to save the wilderness; and visiting a national park. Basic demographic variables are also included.
525-1 - September
This Gallup poll seeks the opinions of Canadians, on predominantly social and political issues. The questions ask opinions on social inclusiveness in Canada, the operations of Canada's military with NATO and respondents' sense of the right to left political spectrum in Canada. There are also questions on other topics of interest such as refugee landings in Nova Scotia, the importance of protecting Canada's wilderness and the propriety of tobacco and alcohol company sponsorship. The respondents were also asked questions so that they could be grouped according to geographic, political and social variables. Topics of interest include: the advantages of a college education; the approval of Brian Mulroney as Prime Minister; the approval of Ed Broadbent as NDP leader; the approval of John Turner as leader of the opposition; the best leader for Canada; bridging the gap between the rich and the poor; changes in the last 3 years; changing the Senate; the effects of free trade on Canada; the future of stock prices; having both official languages in all the provinces; how stock prices are changing; the importance of a college education; the quality of children's future; the quality of life today, compared to the past; Senate's power; whether or not Canada is a fair society; and whether or not Canada is a rich nation. Basic demographic variables are also included.
526-1 - October
This Gallup poll seeks the opinions of Canadians, on predominantly political and social issues. The questions ask opinions on the prospects of the Canadian economy dependent on which party gets elected next, honesty levels according to profession and effectiveness of government in dealing with acid rain. There are also questions on other topics of interest such as respondents' crime experienced, international politics and the environment. The respondents were also asked questions so that they could be grouped according to geographic, political and social variables. Topics of interest include: the best political party to handle problems; the fate of the economy under a different government; the future of the economy; honesty ratings for various professions; how serious the Federal government is about stopping acid rain; how serious the U.S. government is about stopping acid rain; knowing the sex of a child before birth; knowledge of race problems in South Africa; statements that best describes Brian Mulroney; statements that best describes Ed Broadbent; statements that best describes John Turner; types of crimes experienced; USSR`s satisfaction with its position over world power; and what Canada should do about the problems in South Africa. Basic demographic variables are also included.
527-1 - November
This Gallup poll seeks the opinions of Canadians, on predominantly political and social issues. The questions ask opinions on Canada's economic situation, automobile driver testing, Canada U.S. relations and what 1988 will be like. There are also questions on other topics of interest such as the situation in the Persian Gulf, respondents' automobile use and Christmas shopping habits. The respondents were also asked questions so that they could be grouped according to geographic, political and social variables. Topics of interest include: approving or disapproving free trade; being discriminated against; being informed about free trade; the chances of a recession in the future; the chances of a world war in the next 10 years; driving within the speed limits; future of the economy; having a license to drive a car; investing $5,000; the knowledge of troubles in the Persian Gulf; predictions for 1988; requiring drivers to get regular medicals; the seriousness of the recession; starting Christmas shopping; and the United State's handling of the Persian Gulf. Basic demographic variables are also included.
528-1 - December
This Gallup poll seeks the opinions of Canadians, on predominantly political and social issues. The questions ask opinions on whether or not the current party leaders are an asset to their party, which party the respondents favour and respondents' opinions on the state of morality in Canada. There are also questions on other topics of interest such as voter decision making, sex before marriage and confidence in the United States ability to deal with the world's problems. The respondents were also asked questions so that they could be grouped according to geographic, political and social variables. Topics of interest include: the approval of the Progressive Conservative (PC) government since the last election; Broadbent as an asset to the NDP; confidence in the United States' handling of world problems; having sex before marriage; interest in politics; moral improvements; Mulroney as an asset to the Progressive Conservative party; satisfaction with direction of the country; Turner as an asset to the Liberal Party; and whether or not Canada should become a Republic. 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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