Canadian Gallup Poll, September 1987, #525_1

This Gallup poll seeks the opinions of Canadians, on predominantly social and political issues. The questions ask opinions on social inclusivness in Canada, the operations of Canada's military with NATO and respondents' sense of the right to left political spectrum in Canada. There are also questions on other topics of interest such as refugee landings in Nova Scotia, the importance of protecting Canada's wilderness and the propriety of tobacco and alcohol company sponsorship. The respondents were also asked questions so that they could be grouped according to geographic, political and social variables. Topics of interest include: the advantages of a college education; the approval of Brian Mulroney as Prime Minister; the approval of Ed Broadbent as NDP leader; the approval of John Turner as leader of the opposition; the best leader for Canada; bridging the gap between the rich and the poor; changes in the last 3 years; changing the Senate; the effects of free trade on Canada; the future of stock prices; having both official languages in all the provinces; how stock prices are changing; the importance of a college education; the quality of children`s future; the quality of life today, compared to the past; Senate`s power; whether or not Canada is a fair society; and whether or not Canada is a rich nation. Basic demographic variables are also included.