May 26, 2004

Abstract: (CPOD) May 26, 2004 - Many Canadians believe the country's medical services should be the main concern for the federal government, according to a poll by Environics Research released by the CBC. 35 per cent of respondents say health care is the most important issue right now.

(CPOD) May 26, 2004 - Many Canadians believe the country's medical services should be the main concern for the federal government, according to a poll by Environics Research released by the CBC. 35 per cent of respondents say health care is the most important issue right now.

Prime minister Paul Martin of the Liberal party promised to invest $6.6 billion U.S. to improve Canada's health care system. 14 per cent of respondents cite government and leadership problems as a key topic.

Conservative leader Stephen Harper has vowed to implement a series of tax cuts, while New Democratic Party head Jack Layton promised to repeal the Goods and Services Tax (GST) from some essential products.

Canadian voters will renew the House of Commons on Jun. 28.

Polling Data

What do you think is the most important issue facing the country that the federal government should deal with?

Health care	35%
Government / Leadership / Scandals	14%
Economy	6%
Taxes	4%
International issues / War	4%
Poverty / Homelessness / Hunger	4%
Education	4%
Fuel / Energy	4%
Unemployment	3%
Social issues	2%
Environment / Pollution	2%
Crime / Law and order	2%
Canada-U.S relations	2%
Deficit / Debt	2%

Source: Environics Research / CBC
Methodology: Telephone interviews to 2,100 Canadian adults, conducted from May 12 to May 18, 2004. Margin of error is 2.14 per cent.