This dataset covers ballots spanning January-December 1994. 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 on the past election, Jean Chretien, prospective purchases for the next year, and attitudes toward Canada's role as Peacekeepers. There are also questions on other topics of interest such as neighbourhood safety, possibility for peace between Israel and Palestine, and Northern Ireland, the regulation of violence in video and computer games, and social assistance. The respondents were also asked questions so that they could be grouped according to geographic, political and social variables. Topics of interest include: election; Jean Chretien; peacekeeping; the regulation of violence; peace; major purchases over the next year; 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 on the past election, Jean Chretien, the 'Information Superhighway', and attitudes toward the reinstatement of the death penalty in Canada. There are also questions on other topics of interest such as the reduction of taxes on cigarettes, opinion of efforts to reduce the deficit, Parliamentary recall, and support for the job retraining program. The respondents were also asked questions so that they could be grouped according to geographic, political and social variables. Topics of interest include: election; Jean Chretien; parliamentary recall; taxes on cigarettes; deficit reduction; information superhighway; death penalty reinstatement; 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 on the past election, Jean Chretien, the federal budget, sports, and pop culture. There are also questions on other topics of interest such as attitudes toward mercy killing, and welfare reform. The respondents were also asked questions so that they could be grouped according to geographic, political and social variables. Topics of interest include: election; Jean Chretien; Academy Awards; sports; federal budget; mercy killing; 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 on the past election, Jean Chretien, confidence/respect in public institutions, smoking and drinking habits, and relationship matters. There are also questions on other topics of interest such as attitudes toward same-sex marriage, and who would make the best Prime Minister. The respondents were also asked questions so that they could be grouped according to geographic, political and social variables. Topics of interest include: election; Jean Chretien; smoking habits; alcohol; same-sex marriage; spousal quarrels; confidence/respect in public 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 on the past election, Jean Chretien, Lucien Bouchard, Preston Manning, the economy, and crime. There are also questions on other topics of interest such as the ownership and use of firearms, the origin of human beings, the treatment of criminals by public institutions, and perceptions of violent crime rates. The respondents were also asked questions so that they could be grouped according to geographic, political and social variables. Topics of interest include: election; Jean Chretien; Lucien Bouchard; Preston Manning; firearm use; violent crime; treatment of criminals; religious attendance; origin of human beings; the economy; 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 on the past election, Jean Chretien, the state of the economy, and the Young Offenders Act. There are also questions on other topics of interest such as society's responsibility for hunger, concern for environmental issues, and Quebec separation. The respondents were also asked questions so that they could be grouped according to geographic, political and social variables. Topics of interest include: election; Jean Chretien; environmental issues; hunger; Quebec separation; the economy; and political party preference. Basic demographic variables are also included.
007 - July
This Gallup poll seeks the opinions of Canadians, on predominantly economic, political and social issues. The questions ask opinions on the past election, Jean Chretien, the state of the economy, and government taxes. There are also questions on other topics of interest such as regional differences in Canada, and the most important problems facing Canada today. The respondents were also asked questions so that they could be grouped according to geographic, political and social variables. Topics of interest include: election; Jean Chretien; the economy; taxes; 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 on the past election, Jean Chretien, government funding for poorer regions in Canada, and education. There are also questions on other topics of interest such as the integration of Southeast Asian refugees in Canada, Quebec separation, the O.J Simpson trial, and job security. The respondents were also asked questions so that they could be grouped according to geographic, political and social variables. Topics of interest include: education; election; Jean Chretien; government funding; job security; O.J Simpson; Southeast Asian refugees; Quebec; and political party preference. Basic demographic variables are also included.
009 - September
This Gallup poll seeks the opinions of Canadians, on predominantly political and social issues. The questions ask opinions on the past election, Jean Chretien, the provincial election in Quebec, Quebec separation, and ethics and honesty. There are also questions on other topics of interest such as illegal drug use in Canada, Major League Baseball, the impact of Wal-Mart on Canada, and health care. The respondents were also asked questions so that they could be grouped according to geographic, political and social variables. Topics of interest include: health care; election; Jean Chretien; Quebec separation; ethics and honesty; Wal-Mart; shopping in the USA; 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 on the past election, Jean Chretien, Quebec separation, Halloween, and homosexuality. There are also questions on other topics of interest such as belief in mythical creatures, National Hockey League strike, and Canadian RCMP involvement in Haiti. The respondents were also asked questions so that they could be grouped according to geographic, political and social variables. Topics of interest include: Halloween; election; Jean Chretien; Quebec separation; confederation; belief in mythical creatures; NHL; 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 on the past election, Jean Chretien, the state of the economy, concern about the Federal Government deficit, and fire arm legislation. There are also questions on other topics of interest such as methods to reduce the size of the federal government deficit, National Hockey League labour dispute, and opinion of government leaders. The respondents were also asked questions so that they could be grouped according to geographic, political and social variables. Topics of interest include: economy; election; Jean Chretien; Lucien Bouchard; federal government deficit; NHL; 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 on the past election, Jean Chretien, the state of the economy, household finances, and mercy killing. There are also questions on other topics of interest such as the use of legal arguments, Canada's role in UN Peacekeeping missions, belief in Santa Claus, and opinion of the Liberal Party. The respondents were also asked questions so that they could be grouped according to geographic, political and social variables. Topics of interest include: economy; election; Jean Chretien; mercy killing; household purchases; UN Peacekeeping; and political party preference. Basic demographic variables are also included.