This dataset covers ballots spanning January-December 2000. 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 problems facing Canada. There are also questions on other topics of interest such as St. Valentine's Day, relationship with spouse, 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; news sources; problems facing Canada; relationship with spouse; St. Valentine's Day; 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 merger between the Progressive Conservative Party and the Reform Party, and homosexual rights. There are also questions on other topics of interest such as discipline in school, satisfaction with childhood education, Jean Chretien, 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; political party merger; Jane Stewart; homosexual rights; discipline in school; Jean Chretien; 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, the federal budget, and reforms to the Young Offenders Act (YOA). There are also questions on other topics of interest such as health care, honesty of professionals, Jean Chretien, and 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; Young Offenders Act; honest of professionals; marijuana possession; federal budget; Jean Chretien; 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, the upcoming federal election, and confidence in public institutions. There are also questions on other topics of interest such as who will be the leader of the Canadian Reform Conservative Alliance (CRCA), preference for male/female boss, Jean Chretien, and road testing for elderly. The respondents were also asked questions so that they could be grouped according to geographic, political and social variables. Topics of interest include: election; CRCA; male/female boss; confidence in public institutions; road testing; Jean Chretien; 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 hunger in Canada. There are also questions on other topics of interest such as who will be the leader of the Canadian Reform Conservative Alliance (CRCA), internet usage, Jean Chretien, and church attendance. The respondents were also asked questions so that they could be grouped according to geographic, political and social variables. Topics of interest include: election; CRCA; hunger; internet; Jean Chretien; 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, concern for the environment, and driving habits. There are also questions on other topics of interest such as who will be the leader of the Canadian Reform Conservative Alliance (CRCA), Canada Day, Jean Chretien, and Canadian identity. The respondents were also asked questions so that they could be grouped according to geographic, political and social variables. Topics of interest include: election; CRCA; driving habits; Canada Day; environment; 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, violent crime levels, and child abuse. There are also questions on other topics of interest such as immigration policy, diet and exercise, 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 levels; immigration policy; 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 political and social issues. The questions ask opinions of the past federal election, health care, and the death penalty. There are also questions on other topics of interest such as job security, police car chases, Jean Chretien, and universities 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: election; best university in Canada; health care; brain drain; death penalty; job security; 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, current economic conditions, and the future of the monarchy in Canada. There are also questions on other topics of interest such as the direction of 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; monarchy; Jean Chretien; economy; 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, firearms, and volunteering. There are also questions on other topics of interest such as halloween, leadership characteristics, 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; firearms; volunteering; halloween; leadership characteristics; Jean Chretien; 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 federal elections, abortion, and Prime Minister abilities. There are also questions on other topics of interest such as important problems in Canada, leadership characteristics, 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: elections; abortions; Prime Minister and party abilities; leadership characteristics; Jean Chretien; and political party preference. Basic demographic variables are also included.
012 - December
This Gallup poll seeks the opinions of Canadians, on predominantly political and social issues. The questions ask opinions of the past federal election, employment, and the economy. There are also questions on other topics of interest such as Christmas, leadership characteristics, and Jean Chretien. The respondents were also asked questions so that they could be grouped according to geographic, political and social variables.