Poll Results

Poll Results

1. CTV Atlantic Web Poll

   Should a politician convicted of a crime automatically lose his or her seat?

   Yes		2077	(90 %)
   Only if the crime is punishable by more than five years in prison		29	(1 %)
   No. Each case should be considered individually		121	(5 %)
   Let the people decide in an election.		78	(3 %)

   Total number of votes: 2305

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2. CTV Atlantic Web Poll

   How do you feel about elected officials accepting fees for speaking at charity events?

   It’s wrong and shouldn’t be allowed.		1249	(61 %)
   It’s not technically wrong, but it doesn’t look good.		491	(24 %)
   It’s a common practice. There’s nothing wrong with it.		310	(15 %)

   Total number of votes: 2050

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3. CTV Atlantic Web Poll

   How do you feel about the report into the Halifax Regional School Board’s handling of the Rehtaeh Parsons case?

   It’s very comprehensive.		189	(11 %)
   It’s OK but it could go further.		295	(18 %)
   It falls short.		1171	(71 %)

   Total number of votes: 1655

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4. CTV Atlantic Web Poll

   Do you believe provincial governments should pay for gender reassignment surgeries?

   Yes, in all cases.		1659	(36 %)
   Each case should be considered separately.		608	(13 %)
   No, not under any circumstances.		2356	(51 %)

   Total number of votes: 4623

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5. CTV Atlantic Web Poll

   Do you believe Canadians should have the legal right to die?

   Yes. All Canadians should have the legal right to die.		1262	(42 %)
   Only in exceptional circumstances.		553	(18 %)
   No. I think it’s playing God.		1215	(40 %)

   Total number of votes: 3030

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