Listening to Canadians, Wave 8, Winter 2001 Part 2

"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: economics; rating the Federal Government in its qualitites; the future of Canada; contact with Government; issues the Government should be focusing on; Government programs; Internet use; priorities for the Federal Government; second priorities for the Federal Government; rating the provincial governments qualitites; social and ecnomoic growth. Basic demographic variables are also included.