Sounding the nation's mood

Article Abstract:

Strategic Counsel Inc conducted a telephone survey of 1,500 Canadians from Nov 21-28, 1996. The poll contacted people in every province, but excluded the Yukon and the Northwest Territories. The results are presented. Issues covered include politics, immigration, lifestyles and attitudes.

Quality of life, Public opinion, Social problems

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Surprising returns

Article Abstract:

The results of Maclean's poll of 1,201 Canadians aged 18 or over in all 10 provinces are given. Questions were asked on personal and national future prospects, patriotism, childlessness, spiritual fulfillment, sexual relations, health and mortality, and a variety of other topics.

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Martin's money problem: should surpluses go to new spending, tax relief or debt reduction?

Article Abstract:

Results of a 1997 poll indicate that Canadians favor a cautious, targeted approach to federal government spending. Using the budget surplus to pay down government debt is the top choice of the respondents.

Economic policy, Government spending policy

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