Canadian Gallup Poll, December 1986, #516_1

This Gallup poll seeks the opinions of Canadians, on predominantly political issues. The questions ask opinions about political leaders and other political issues within the country. There are also questions on other topics of interest and importance to the country and government, such as the harness of courts, the future of the economy and buying major items. The respondents were also asked questions so that they could be grouped according to geographic and social variables. Topics of interest include: buying major items; the future of the economy; the harshness of courts in dealing with criminals; opinions about Broadbent being an asset to the NDP; opinions about Mulroney being an asset to the Progressive Conservative party; opinions about Turner being an asset to the Liberal party; the political party that would be best for the family; the Progressive Conservative's (PC) record since 1984; the region that gained least from Confederation; the region that gained most from Confederation; results of the Liberal convention; and the satisfaction with the direction of the country. Basic demographic variables are also included.