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April 12 debate
Who do you think won the April 12 debate?
Stephen Harper
(48.28 %)
(48.28 %)
Michael Ignatieff
(12.41 %)
(12.41 %)
Jack Layton
(35.86 %)
(35.86 %)
Gilles Duceppe
(3.45 %)
(3.45 %)
Gas Prices
What should our newly elected federal govt do about gas prices?
Reduce taxes on gas
(31.67 %)
(31.67 %)
Investigate the pricing policies
(28.33 %)
(28.33 %)
Set price controls
(10 %)
(10 %)
Nothing, it’s the free market at work
(30 %)
(30 %)
Commodity Values
Which commodity will rise in value the most in the next 3 years?
OIL – it will always lead the way
(32.91 %)
(32.91 %)
GOLD – a safe haven in turbulent times
(20.25 %)
(20.25 %)
POTASH – as food prices rise fertilizer rises
(35.44 %)
(35.44 %)
COPPER – Chinese demand is constant
(11.39 %)
(11.39 %)
Aboriginal Affairs
How would you rate our federal government’s handling of Aboriginal affairs over the past decade?
Excellent - A win-win for all concerned.
(10.42 %)
(10.42 %)
Good - A balanced approach and outcomes.
(25 %)
(25 %)
Poor - Everyone's equally unhappy.
(35.42 %)
(35.42 %)
Abysmal - Don't know how it could be worse.
(29.17 %)
(29.17 %)
Electric Car
What would hold you back from buying an all-electric car in the future?
Price, too big a premium over gas models
(41.51 %)
(41.51 %)
Short range, need charging too often
(37.74 %)
(37.74 %)
Size, too small for all my stuff
(1.89 %)
(1.89 %)
Nothing, I'm going to buy one
(18.87 %)
(18.87 %)
Sun News
Sun News television say “we’re ahead of where we thought we’d be” How often have you watched?
Every day, good alternative to CBC and CTV
(8.57 %)
(8.57 %)
Once a week, not really impressed
(2.86 %)
(2.86 %)
Tried it once, haven’t been back
(40 %)
(40 %)
Sun News is on television?
(48.57 %)
(48.57 %)
Canada Post
Canada Post has introduced 3 day a week mail delivery. How often do we need our mail delivered?
Daily - I have lots of important mail
(22.95 %)
(22.95 %)
Three times a week - is more than enough
(39.34 %)
(39.34 %)
Once a week - would meet my needs
(31.15 %)
(31.15 %)
Really don't need scheduled home mail delivery
(6.56 %)
(6.56 %)
Statistics Canada - Health
Statistics Canada says that six in 10 Canadians say they're in very good or excellent health. How do you rate yourself?
Excellent – never felt better
(9.8 %)
(9.8 %)
Very Good – but could eat better and exercise more
(45.1 %)
(45.1 %)
Average – little overweight, don’t exercise much
(27.45 %)
(27.45 %)
Poor – don’t know how I get up most mornings
(17.65 %)
(17.65 %)
British Royals
British Royals, Prince William and Kate Middleton are visiting Canada. How interested are you in their visit?
Very interested – can’t wait to see the nightly news and photos
(11.11 %)
(11.11 %)
Somewhat interested – Canada’s historic ties to Britain are important to remember
(22.22 %)
(22.22 %)
Indifferent – Just hope they don’t tie up traffic
(66.67 %)
(66.67 %)
Netflix Canada
Netflix came to Canada in September 2010 and now has almost 1 million subscribers. Have you tried Netflix?
YES – love it, for $7.99 a month it’s unbeatable.
(44.44 %)
(44.44 %)
YES – but cancelled after trial period.
(24.07 %)
(24.07 %)
NOT YET – still thinking about it.
(24.07 %)
(24.07 %)
NO – my cable provider is all I need.
(7.41 %)
(7.41 %)
US Home Prices
Home prices in Arizona, Nevada and Florida are down as much as 60%. Are you considering buying a place in the sun?
Yes – the CAN $ makes it the perfect time
(33.33 %)
(33.33 %)
Not yet – prices may go even lower
(40 %)
(40 %)
No – don’t want to live part time in the US
(26.67 %)
(26.67 %)
Chinese Buying Spree
Since May 2010 three different Chinese companies have purchased $8 billion in Alberta Oil Sands interests. Are you concerned about that?
Very concerned - these resources should be developed by Canadian companies.
(36.59 %)
(36.59 %)
A little concerned – there should be limits on foreign ownership.
(24.39 %)
(24.39 %)
Not concerned – foreign investment is great for Canada.
(39.02 %)
(39.02 %)
Smart Phones
Blackberry is still the most popular smart phone in Canada. Can it continue to hold off Apple and Android?
Yes – made in Canada makes a difference
(27.5 %)
(27.5 %)
Not sure – they’ve lost momentum
(15 %)
(15 %)
No – they’ve lost their competitive advantage
(57.5 %)
(57.5 %)
Internet Hacking
Will the recent global hacking report, which McAfee describes as "really, really frightening", have an adverse affect on your internet use?
Not at all - The internet is essential Now
(66.67 %)
(66.67 %)
Maybe a little - I'm already a little cautious
(30 %)
(30 %)
Definitely - It's "really, really frightening"
(3.33 %)
(3.33 %)
Gold Bubble
In light of its record-breaking rise, are you buying gold?
Yes
(26.42 %)
(26.42 %)
No
(47.17 %)
(47.17 %)
It's another bubble
(26.42 %)
(26.42 %)
Stanley Cup
Which Canadian NHL team will be the next to win a Stanley Cup?
Vancouver Canucks
(14.58 %)
(14.58 %)
Montreal Canadiens
(33.33 %)
(33.33 %)
Edmonton Oilers
(8.33 %)
(8.33 %)
Toronto Maple Leafs
(16.67 %)
(16.67 %)
Calgary Flames
(6.25 %)
(6.25 %)
Winnipeg Jets
(12.5 %)
(12.5 %)
Ottawa Senators
(8.33 %)
(8.33 %)
Occupy Bay Street
Will the "Occupy Bay Street" protests have any affect on Canadian government economic policy?
Definitely - It's prime time for economic reform that benefits the average Canadian working man and woman.
(7.35 %)
(7.35 %)
Maybe - It depends on how well the protesters articulate their concerns and stay out of trouble.
(39.71 %)
(39.71 %)
Not at all - Government will wait them out and then ignore their agenda.
(52.94 %)
(52.94 %)
Iran's Nuclear Ambition
Should the Canadian government support and contribute to military action by our allies to prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons?
Yes - At all costs, Iran must not become a nuclear power.
(58.79 %)
(58.79 %)
No - It’s not our fight, our military has enough on its hands.
(41.21 %)
(41.21 %)
The Canadian Economy
The Canadian economy is forecasted to grow by 2 per cent in 2012. Can we reach that level, or will the ongoing global crises prevent it?
We'll reach a growth of 2 per cent or more.
(57.94 %)
(57.94 %)
There will be mild growth, but less than 2 per cent.
(32.54 %)
(32.54 %)
We'll see no economic growth at all.
(9.52 %)
(9.52 %)
Federal Budget
Will the federal deficit be eliminated by 2015-16, as projected by Finance Minister Jim Flaherty?
Yes
(59.02 %)
(59.02 %)
No
(40.98 %)
(40.98 %)
End of Penny
Production of the penny ends this year and it's gradually being phased out of public circulation. Is the government doing the right thing?
Yes. Good riddance.
(58.54 %)
(58.54 %)
No. It should remain part of our currency.
(26.83 %)
(26.83 %)
Undecided. A penny for my thoughts?
(14.63 %)
(14.63 %)
