Canadian Gallup Poll, May 1983, #473_1

The questions ask opinions about what decisions the Prime Minsiter should make and other political issues within the country, such as separatism. There are also questions on other topics of interest and importance to the country and government, including the price of food and drunk drivers.

The respondents were also asked questions so that they could be grouped according to geographical variables. Topics of interest include: attending church; the church's involvement in politics; directing the country towards socialism; the effects of confederation on regions in Canada; the effect of free trade on Canada; the ideal number of children a family should have; the price of food; sending drunk drivers to jail; the strength of separatism in Quebec; the treatment of Aboriginals by the government; whether or not the Prime Minister should encourage courts to be tough on law breakers; whether or not the Prime Minister should encourage foregin investment; whether or not the Prime Minister should expand social welfare; and whether or not the Prime Minister should reduce government spending.