Canadian Gallup Poll, November 1984, #491_1

The questions ask opinions about the changing standard of living, predictions for 1985 and the causes of violent acts as well as other social issues within the country. There are also questions on other topics of interest and importance to the country and government, such as who would make the best Prime Minister and what the biggest threat to Canada's future is.

The respondents were also asked questions so that they could be grouped according to geographical variables. Topics of interest include: creating an added penalty for criminals who use illegal firearms in crimes; the amount of violent acts today compared to the past; the approval of the budget for armed forces' uniforms; who would make the best Prime Minister; the biggest threat to Canada in the future; the causes of violent acts; the chances of a world war; the changing standard of living; the effects of regional differences on Confederation; the penalty for carrying illegal or unauthorized firearms; predictions for 1985; respect and confidence in institutions; and selling PetroCan to the private sector.