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Agreement with . . . feel I have lost all control over my economic future
Agreement with . . .Personally, I am going to put off major expenditures in the next months because of the current economic situation
Agreement with . . .I believe the next generation will enjoy a better quality of life than I do.
Thinking ahead over the NEXT YEAR or so, do you think your personal financial situation will be better or worse than it is today?
Thinking ahead over the NEXT FIVE YEARS or so, do you think your personal financial situation will be better or worse than it is today?
Where do you think the economic focus for the next generation will be? Will it be at a . . .
Which of the following best describes how you feel about Canada's economy? Would you say the economy is currently . . .?
In your opinion do you feel that there are too many, too few or about the right number of immigrants coming to Canada?
Forgetting about the overall number of immigrants coming to Canada, of those who do come, would you say there are too many, too few or the right amount who are members of visible minorities?
What priority should the federal government place on the settlement of newcomers to Canada?
Some people suggest that sharing personal information with US border security agencies will speed up border crossing and deter criminals. How comfortable are you sharing your own personal information for this purpose?
GIVEN RECENT EVENTS would you support or oppose Canada, the United States and Mexico establishing a common security perimeter?
GIVEN SEPTEMBER 11th would you support or oppose Canada, the United States and Mexico establishing a common security perimeter?
Thinking about Canada's security response to the issue of terrorism, would you say we've gone too far, not far enough or responded appropriately?
How confident would you say you are with the Canadian immigration system's ability to screen out those who are potential security threats?
1 - I am concerned that too much emphasis on security will keep out legitimate newcomers that the country needs in order to prosper. 2 - We need to pay extra attention to screening potenial newcomers before allowing them to come and live in the country.
In discussions about the Canada-US border what do you think should be the most important consideration?
How likely do you think it is that the Canada-US border will disappear to allow the unrestricted flow of goods and people?
Will the disappearance of the Canada-US border be a good thing or a bad thing?
Agreement with . . . I wouldn't be too concerned if Canada joined the United States
Agreement with . . . If there were no real negative economic impacts, I'd be just as happy to have little to do with the U.S.
Agreement with . . . If there were no real negative economic impacts, I'd be just as happy to have little to do with Mexico.
Agreement with . . . Americans, Canadians and Mexicans should be able to work anywhere in North America.
Agreement with . . . Lessening restrictions on the mobility of labour between countries in North America would increase my or my family's opportunities to find a job in the labour market in the U.S. and Mexico
Agreement with . . . Canadians working or living in the United States have a better overall quality of life than those working or living in Canada
Agreement with . . . Free labour movements between Canada, the United States and Mexico would result in Canadians losing their national identity in the long run.
Agreement with . . . Free labour movement within North America would reinforce the development of a new North American identity.
Agreement with . . . Personally, I see no need to maintain a strong customs and immigration presence at the U.S.-Canada border
Agreement with . . . Police and intelligence agencies should have more powers to ensure security even if it means citizens have to give up some personal privacy safeguards
The free trade agreements have made it easier for business people and professionals to work anywhere in North America. In your own view, what impact do you think this has on the overall quality of life of Canadians?
Agreement with . . . There should be free trade between Canada, the U.S. and Mexico
Agreement with . . . The existing free trade agreement between Canada, the U.S. and Mexico should be strengthened.
Agreement with . . . Canada, United States and Mexico should have an economic union like the European Union.
NAFTA has been in place for nine years now. What overall impact do you think it has had on Canada?
And all things considered, would you say the benefits of NAFTA have been . . .
TO SECFLM3 "Which sectors do you feel have benfited from NAFTA? "
TO Q29CM3 "Who do you think are our most important international trading partners? "
How interested would you be in relocating to the U.S?
How interested would you be in relocating to Mexico?
Have you ever visited the U.S or Mexico?
Can you name the President of Mexico?
Can you name the President of the United States?
When you think of The U.S., what is the first image that comes to mind?
When you think of Mexico, what is the first image that comes to mind?
In general, would you describe your opinion of the U.S. as favourable or unfavourable.
In general, would you describe your opinion of Mexico as favourable or unfavourable.
When thinking about THE U.S, do you think of it as . . . Traditional or modern
When thinking about THE U.S, do you think of it as . . . Dangerous or safe
When thinking about THE U.S, do you think of it as . . . Just or Unjust
When thinking about THE U.S, do you think of it as . . . Poor or prosperous
When thinking about THE U.S, do you think of it as . . . Divided or united
When thinking about THE U.S, do you think of it as . . . Different or similar to Canada
When thinking about MEXICO, do you think of it as . . . Traditional or modern
When thinking about MEXICO, do you think of it as . . . Dangerous or safe
When thinking about MEXICO, do you think of it as . . . Just or Unjust
When thinking about MEXICO, do you think of it as . . . Poor or prosperous
When thinking about MEXICO, do you think of it as . . . Divided or united
When thinking about MEXICO, do you think of it as . . . Different or similar to Canada
How would you currently describe relations between Canada and the U.S?
How would you currently describe relations between Canada and Mexico?
How do you think relations between Canada and the U.S will be in 5 years?
How do you think relations between Canada and Mexico will be in 5 years?
All things considered, do you think relations between Canada and the U.S. are improving or worsening?
All things considered, do you think relations between Canada and Mexico are improving or worsening?
All things considered, what impact do you think Canada's position on Iraq has had on relations with the United States?
And has your opinion of the U.S. changed as a result of the recent conflict in Iraq?
TO EXOPAM3 "In what way has your opinion of The U.S changes?"
In the future would you like to see . . .Energy policy/oil and gas . . . developed in a more independent or integrated fashion?
In the future would you like to see . . .Environmental quality (eg air, global warming) . . . developed in a more independent or integrated fashion?
In the future would you like to see . . .Defence policy . . . developed in a more independent or integrated fashion?
In the future would you like to see . . .Banking industry . . . developed in a more independent or integrated fashion?
In the future would you like to see . . .Transportation industry . . . developed in a more independent or integrated fashion?
What impact would a more integrated North American union have on . . . Economic well-being
What impact would a more integrated North American union have on . . . Social well-being
What impact would a more integrated North American union have on . . . Cultural life
What impact would a more integrated North American union have on . . . Environmental quality
Over the next 10 years, how likely is it that Canada, the U.S. and Mexico will form a North American Economic Union?
How effective would you say Canadian efforts to improve the quality of the environment have been?
There are a number of different tools that can be used to help reduce emissions. Which of the following do you think would be MOST effective?
To what extent is it a good idea for Canada and the United States to make their environmental regulations more compatible or harmonized?
In which of the following areas is it MOST important for Canada and the US to harmonize environmental regulations?
In addition to harmonizing regulations, there are a number of approaches that Canada and the US could adopt to address environmental issues. In which of the following areas is it MOST important for Canada and the US to adopt a common approach?
Thinking about environmental standards in general, do you think those of Canada are better, worse, or about the same as those in the U.S. ?
Thinking about environmental standards in general, do you think those of Canada are better, worse, or about the same as those in Mexico?
To what extent should Canada have influence over resource development and environmental policy in another country if it has an impact on Canada's environment?
Thinking about actions governments are taking to identify and address environmental health risks, do you think they are doing a good or poor job?
In which of the following areas is it most important for governments to protect the public from environmental health risks?
Which of the following do you think should have the GREATEST role in developing clean energy and technologies?
How appropriate is for government to . . . Carry out or fund basic research and development
How appropriate is for government to . . . Offer incentives to industries that develop or use clean energy sources
How appropriate is for government to . . . Lead by example by purchasing clean energy and technologies
To what extent do you think environmental considerations should play a role in North American trade negotiations?
To what extent will it be important to have an environmental component in the broader trade agreements, like those with Central and South America?
How strong is your personal sense of belonging to . . . Your neighbourhood
How strong is your personal sense of belonging to . . . Your community
How strong is your personal sense of belonging to . . . Your province
How strong is your personal sense of belonging to . . . Your Country
How strong is your personal sense of belonging to . . . North America as a whole
How strong is your personal sense of belonging to . . . Your ethnic group
To what extent do American cultural products like movies, TV shows and music pose a threat to Canadian culture and identity?
Over the last 10 years, do you think Canada has become more like the United States, less like the United States, or has there been no change?
In the future, would you like to see Canada become more like the United States, less like the United States, or would you like things to remain as they are?
In what way would you like Canada to become LESS like the U.S.?
In what way would you like Canada to become MORE like the U.S.?
In the context of increased globalization and international trade, how important is it for Canada to maintain a unique system of values and national identity?
Agreement with . . . I would support the reintroduction of capital punishment
Agreement with . . . I really don't think that the idea of unique national identities will be very relevant to increasingly global societies
Agreement with . . . Same-sex couples should have the same rights as heterosexual couples
Agreement with . . . Possession of small amounts of marijuana for personal use should not be a crime
Thinking about your general views on abortion, would you say you are more pro-life or pro-choice?
How often have you attended a religious service in the past three months? Would that be never, once, or more than once in the past three months?
How comfortable are you using computers?
In the past 3 months, have you used the Internet either at home or elsewhere?
If a federal election were held tomorrow, which party would you vote for?
Even if you don't have a firm idea, toward which party would you lean if a federal election were held tomorrow?
If a federal election were held tomorrow, which party would
Would you describe you and your household as poor, working class, middle class or upper class?
What is your age, please?
What is your annual HOUSEHOLD income from all sources before taxes?
What is the highest level of schooling that you have completed?
What is the language that you first learned at home in childhood and still understand?
In what country were you born?
In what year did you first become a landed immigrant in Canada?
Do you have a passport?
Which of the following categories best describes your CURRENT employment status?
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