Canadian Gallup Poll, March 1984, #483_1

This Gallup poll seeks the opinions of Canadians, on predominantly political 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 winter Olympics, using alcoholic beverages and the chances of a nuclear war. The respondents were also asked questions so that they could be grouped according to geographical and social variables. Topics of interest include: activities participated in the last year; the chances of a nuclear war; the city that will hold the 1988 winter Olympics; common beliefs; country that held the 1984 winter Olympics; the country that will hold the 1988 winter Olympics; the effects of bilingualism on tourism in Canada; the effects of a NDP government on the economy; the effects of a Progressive Conservative (PC) government on the economy; giving married women less priority in the job market; making an effort to buy gas from PetroCan; the minimum amount of income a family of four needs; selling PetroCan to the private sector; and using alcoholic beverages. Basic demographic variables are also included.