Canadian Gallup Poll, July 1987, #523_2

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.