Canadian Gallup Poll, July 1985, #499_2

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 possession of marijuana, women in combat roles and racial intolerance. The respondents were also asked questions so that they could be grouped according to geographical variables. Topics of interest include: the amount of U.S. capital in Canada; the approval of Broadbent as NDP leader; the approval of Mulroney as Prime Minister; the approval of the PC's record since the election; the approval of Turner as leader of the opposition; approving the payment of housewives by the government; the biggest threat to Canada; business conditions in the community; buying control of U.S. firms in Canada; common beliefs; favouring women in combat roles; increases in racial intolerance; making marijuana possession a crime; performance ratings of individuals in various career fields; and South African racial policies. Basic demographic variables are also included.