Canadian Gallup Poll, December 1983, #480_1

This Gallup poll seeks the opinions of Canadians, on both political and social issues. The questions ask opinions about political leaders and political issues within the country. There are also questions on other topics of interest and importance to the country and government, such as the economy, media violence and plans for retirement. The respondents were also asked questions so that they could be grouped according to geographical variables. Topics of interest include: allowing cruise missile testing; the approval of Broadbent as NDP leader; the approval of Mulroney as leader of the opposition; the approval of Trudeau as Prime Minister; changes in the economy; changes in household finances; controlling the exposure to media violence; countries Trudeau visited during his peace talks; countries with freedom; the Federal government's influence on everyday life; the future of the economy; the impact of television violence on children; the impact of video game violence on children; making drivers take regular physicals; movie/television versions of George Orwell's 1984; opinion of Trudeau after peace talks; opinions about Canada's population; rating mail service; reading 1984 by George Orwell; retirement age; retirement plans; and ways to lose personal freedom. Basic demographic variables are also included.