(08/25/03) - Canadians Mull Terrorist Activity
(CPOD) Aug. 25, 2003 – Residents of Ontario are worried over a possible terrorist act, according to a poll by Navigator Ltd. 60.2 per cent of respondents are concerned over the possibility of an attack in Canadian soil.
(CPOD) Aug. 25, 2003 – Residents of Ontario are worried over a possible terrorist act, according to a poll by Navigator Ltd. 60.2 per cent of respondents are concerned over the possibility of an attack in Canadian soil.
Last Friday, Canadian authorities stated that 19 men who were arrested in the Toronto area are considered a threat to national security. The Pakistani nationals were originally detained due to immigration violations.
Polling Data
Are you concerned about the possibility of a terrorist attack in Canadian soil?
Very concerned | 20.3% |
Somewhat concerned | 39.9% |
Not concerned at all | 12.9% |
Source: Navigator Ltd.
Methodology: Interviews to 609 residents of Ontario, conducted from Aug. 18 to Aug. 22, 2003. Margin of error is 4 per cent.