Canadian Gallup Poll, November 1985, #503_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 standard of living, the sale of wine and predictions for 1986. The respondents were also asked questions so that they could be grouped according to geographical variables. Topics of interest include: Achille Lauro ship episode; approval of what Greenpeace does; attending church; the biggest threat to Canada in the future; the chances of a world war in the next 10 years; changing the standard of living; the effects of regional differences on Canada; effects of the Tuna Fish issue; the Federal government's handling of the Tuna Fish issue; the hours of sports watched on TV per week; justification of the U.S. act against terrorism; knowledge of Greenpeace; the political leader that would make the best Prime Minister; predictions for 1986; the sale of beer in the province; the sale of wine in the province; the satisfaction with the direction of the country; and watching the Toronto Blue Jays in the MLB playoffs. Basic demographics are also included.