Angus Reid Global Monitor : Polls & Research

Canadians Mull Terrorist Activity

August 25, 2003

(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.

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