Canadian Gallup Poll, January 1987, #517_1

The questions ask opinions on the political situation in South Africa, esteem of Canada's major political parties and Canada's business sector and economy. There are also questions on other topics of interest such the propriety of vigilantism and fear of walking in different areas at night.

The respondents were also asked questions so that they could be grouped according to geographic, political and social variables. Topics of interest include: being afraid to walk at night; the biggest threat to Canada's future; concerns about retailers having firearms; contributing to an registered retirement savings plan (RRSP); the government's handling of the economy; how the Canadian government should react to the situation in South Africa; justifying acts of vigilantism; opinions about political parties; putting pressure on South Africa's government; sympathizing with the black population in South Africa; sympathizing with the government in South Africa; troubles in South Africa; and using peace or violence to solve problems in South Africa.