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There is no doubt that the arrests of 17 suspected terrorists in Toronto would have some impact on Canadian public opinion. Such issues as Public Security, Immigration and Multiculturalism have been the object of considerable scrutiny over the past two weeks. In order to better understand the reaction of Canadians on policies in these areas  the Association for Canadian Studies commissioned the firm Leger Marketing to ask questions about security, multiculturalism and immigration. In total 1 502 interviews were conducted across Canada of perons 18 years of age and over between June 13 and 18, 2006. The margin of error was ±2,5%, 19 times out of 20.

 

It is on the issue of immigration policy that the biggest backlash has occurred arising from the arrests of the suspected terrorists.  Paradoxically the higher rates of dissatisfaction with immigration policy are outside the province in which the activities were taking place. Ontario is currently the only province where more residents are satisfied that they are dissatisfied with immigration policies. The rates of dissatisfaction are especially high in British Columbia followed by the province of Alberta .

 

In light of the recent arrest of alleged terrorists in Toronto are you satisfied, dissatisfied, or neutral with respect to governmental policies in the following areas: Immigration ?/À la lumière des arrestations récentes de présumés terroristes à Toronto, diriez-vous que vous êtes satisfait(e), insatisfait(e) ou neutre à l'égard des politiques gouvernementales dans les domaines suivants :

 

 Immigration

 

 

 

 

 

On Monday Prime Minister Harper defended the country’s cultural diversity before the Assembly of the World Urban Forum in Vancouver . Despite concerns over immigration and the seeming backlash that has arisen, policies in the area of multiculturalism have not come under the same criticism. Satisfaction with policies in this regard remains fairly good across the country. Satisfaction is especially strong in Ontario while Albertans disproportionately express greater concern.

 

In light of the recent arrest of alleged terrorists in Toronto are you satisfied, dissatisfied, or neutral with respect to governmental policies in the following areas: ... Multiculturalism /À la lumière des arrestations récentes de présumés terroristes à Toronto, diriez-vous que vous êtes satisfait(e), insatisfait(e) ou neutre à l'égard des politiques gouvernementales dans les domaines suivants

 

 Multiculturalisme

 

 

 

 

The area where satisfaction is highest is around public security which undoubtedly received a boost in public confidence around the arrests. Rates of satisfaction are particularly good in Quebec and Ontario but not as strong in the Atlantic and British Columbia where in the latter case the greatest satisfaction is expressed in Multicultural policies.

 

 

In light of the recent arrest of alleged terrorists in Toronto are you satisfied, dissatisfied, or neutral with respect to governmental policies in the following areas:?Public Security/ À la lumière des arrestations récentes de présumés terroristes à Toronto, diriez-vous que vous êtes satisfait(e), insatisfait(e) ou neutre à l'égard des politiques gouvernementales dans les domaines suivants… 

 

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