Canadian Gallup Poll, February 1986, #506_1

This Gallup poll seeks the opinions of Canadians, on both political and social issues. The questions ask opinions about political parties and other political issues within the country. There are also questions on other topics of interest and importance to the country and government, such as acid rain, liability insurance and doctor visits. The respondents were also asked questions so that they could be grouped according to geographical variables. Topics of interest include: the best political party to solve problems; the causes of the rising cost of liability insurance; the effects of free trade on family incomes; the frequency of talks with others about war; gaining from free trade; how Canadians feel about war and arms controls; the importance of U.S./Soviet arms control; knowledge about acid rain; the least important source of information about arms; the most important source of information about arms; the political party that would be best for the economy; resuming arms control talks; the seriousness of acid rain; visiting a doctor who has opted out of provincial medical care plan; and visiting a specific doctor. Basic demographic variables are also included.