Listening to Canadians, Wave 13, Fall 2002

"Listening to Canadians" is a public opinion survey, which was conducted three times a year. These surveys measure Canadians' views on public policy priorities and their assessment of how the Government of Canada serves Canadians in responding to those priorities. The surveys were conducted by Communications Canada. The questions ask opinions on Governemnt of Canada priorities, the internet, access to Government information and the ability to access Government services. The respondents were also asked questions so that they could be grouped according to geographic and social variables. Topics of interest include: Canada's infrastructure system; Initiatives on infrastructure system; Canadian farmers; Initiatives for farmers; Rural communities; Child poverty; How to improve upon Child poverty; Initiatives on child poverty Children and family; Quality of life for children; Environment; Kyoto Agreement; Organizations which effect the environment; Government initiatives for Fall; Approach preferred by government; Government of Canada currently; Government spending; Indian Residential Schools; Internet; Government websites; Issues Government should focus on; Levels of Government; Marijuana laws; Most likely to hear about what from the Government; The Economy; Throne speech; Worry about losing job. Basic demographic variables are also included.