Canadian Gallup Poll, January 1963, #300

This Canadian Gallup poll seeks the views of Canadians on a number of politically rooted issues, including opinions toward politicians and political parties, and political ideas, such as medicare. The respondents were also asked questions so that they could be grouped according to geographic, demographic and social variables. The topics of interest include: American prestige in Canada; who would make the best premier for Ontario; car ownership; which country is the biggest threat to peace; the Conservative party; the development of Canada as a nation; federal elections; John Diefenbaker's potential successor; Lester B. Pearson's potential successor; the Liberal party; Medicare; the New Democratic party; political party word association; the propaganda war between the United States and Russia; product-brand name association; Robert Thompson; the Social Credit party; Tommy Douglas; union membership; and voting behaviour. Basic demographics variables are also included.