None of the above: Canadians are disillusioned with politics and impatient over unity
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A survey of undecided voters in five ridings across Canada indicated that a majority are resigned to another Liberal Party victory in the 1997 national election. Voters do not like the alternatives to Prime Minister Jean Chretien. The issue of national unity has lost its sense of urgency.
Publication Name: Maclean's
Subject: News, opinion and commentary
ISSN: 0024-9262
Year: 1997
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The Maclean's election panel: the new realism
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Even a panelist planning on voting for the National Democratic Party admits that the national government cannot do much about unemployment. Most expect a weakened Liberal Party to continue to govern, and few see real differences among the parties.
Publication Name: Maclean's
Subject: News, opinion and commentary
ISSN: 0024-9262
Year: 1997
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Searching for an opposition
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At least 10 undecided voters in each of five risings across Canada share their opinions about the 1997 federal election candidates and issues. All the panelists agree that crime should be a top priority for the federal government.
Publication Name: Maclean's
Subject: News, opinion and commentary
ISSN: 0024-9262
Year: 1997
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