1. Global Perspectives Survey Where do you stand, economically and socially.

2. Use the numbers below to indicate your level of agreement or disagreement. 1. People who receive welfare should have to work or take job training. 12345 Strongly Agree Agree No opinion Disagree Strongly Disagree

3. Use the numbers below to indicate your level of agreement or disagreement. 2. I am opposed to capital punishment. 12345 Strongly Agree Agree No opinion Disagree Strongly Disagree

4. Use the numbers below to indicate your level of agreement or disagreement. 3. Canadian courts generally do not give harsh enough sentences to criminals. 12345 Strongly Agree Agree No opinion Disagree Strongly Disagree

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7. Use the numbers below to indicate your level of agreement or disagreement. 4. Richer countries should increase their aid to poorer nations. 12345 Strongly Agree Agree No opinion Disagree Strongly Disagree

8. Use the numbers below to indicate your level of agreement or disagreement. 5. Possession of small amounts of marijuana should not be illegal. 12345 Strongly Agree Agree No opinion Disagree Strongly Disagree

9. Use the numbers below to indicate your level of agreement or disagreement. 6. Private companies can provide public services (highways, school busing, jail operation) more efficiently and cheaply than the government can. 12345 Strongly Agree Agree No opinion Disagree Strongly Disagree

10. Use the numbers below to indicate your level of agreement or disagreement. 7. Canada’s gun control laws make it too difficult for a person to obtain a gun for hunting or self-protection. 12345 Strongly Agree Agree No opinion Disagree Strongly Disagree

11. Use the numbers below to indicate your level of agreement or disagreement. 8. The government should increase taxes to allow higher spending on social services. 12345 Strongly Agree Agree No opinion Disagree Strongly Disagree

12. Use the numbers below to indicate your level of agreement or disagreement. 9. I would consider marrying a person from a different race, ethnic or religious group. 12345 Strongly Agree Agree No opinion Disagree Strongly Disagree

13. Use the numbers below to indicate your level of agreement or disagreement. 10. Canada should accept fewer immigrants. 12345 Strongly Agree Agree No opinion Disagree Strongly Disagree

14. Use the numbers below to indicate your level of agreement or disagreement. 11. The ability of Canada’s businesses to compete internationally has been harmed by labour and environmental laws that are too strict. 12345 Strongly Agree Agree No opinion Disagree Strongly Disagree

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16. Use the numbers below to indicate your level of agreement or disagreement. 12. Trade unions provide needed protection for the rights of the working people. 12345 Strongly Agree Agree No opinion Disagree Strongly Disagree

17. Use the numbers below to indicate your level of agreement or disagreement. 13. Gays and lesbians should not be allowed to marry. 12345 Strongly Agree Agree No opinion Disagree Strongly Disagree

18. Use the numbers below to indicate your level of agreement or disagreement. 14. Canada’s economic system is less productive than that of the United States. 12345 Strongly Agree Agree No opinion Disagree Strongly Disagree

19. Use the numbers below to indicate your level of agreement or disagreement. 15. Schools pay too much attention to teaching students about the arts. They should concentrate more on preparing them for successful careers. 12345 Strongly Agree Agree No opinion Disagree Strongly Disagree

20. Use the numbers below to indicate your level of agreement or disagreement. 16. Affirmative action plans are essential if women and minorities are to achieve their full potential. 12345 Strongly Agree Agree No opinion Disagree Strongly Disagree

21. Use the numbers below to indicate your level of agreement or disagreement. 17. University or college fees should be reduced or eliminated so that family income does not determine access to higher education. 12345 Strongly Agree Agree No opinion Disagree Strongly Disagree

22. Use the numbers below to indicate your level of agreement or disagreement. 18. People should be able to purchase private medical care in Canada. 12345 Strongly Agree Agree No opinion Disagree Strongly Disagree

23. Use the numbers below to indicate your level of agreement or disagreement. 19. The government has the responsibility to eliminate homelessness in our cities. 12345 Strongly Agree Agree No opinion Disagree Strongly Disagree

24. Use the numbers below to indicate your level of agreement or disagreement. 20. Governments should be prepared to run deficits in order to pay for essential needs such as better schools and healthcare. 12345 Strongly Agree Agree No opinion Disagree Strongly Disagree