Canadian Gallup Poll, October 1987, #526_1

This Gallup poll seeks the opinions of Canadians, on predominantly political and social issues. The questions ask opinions on the prospects of the Canadian economy dependent on which party gets elected next, honesty levels according to profession and effectiveness of government in dealing with acid rain. There are also questions on other topics of interest such as respondents' crime experienced, international politics and the environment. The respondents were also asked questions so that they could be grouped according to geographic, political and social variables. Topics of interest include: the best political party to handle problems; the fate of the economy under a different government; the future of the economy; honesty ratings for various professions; how serious the Federal government is about stopping acid rain; how serious the U.S. government is about stopping acid rain; knowing the sex of a child before birth; knowledge of race problems in South Africa; statements that best describes Brian Mulroney; statements that best describes Ed Broadbent; statements that best describes John Turner; types of crimes experienced; USSR`s satisfaction with its position over world power; and what Canada should do about the problems in South Africa. Basic demographic variables are also included.