Unemployment entrenched atop list of national concerns

A Gallup survey conducted Jan 16-21, 1997 found 36% of Canadians believe unemployment is the most pressing issue the country faces. Fifteen percent believe the government deficit and debt is the most important problem, 13% believe the national economy is most important, while 8% feel national unity is the most pressing issue. Twenty-eight percent of Canadians feel the Liberals are the best-equipped party to handle the most important problems. The other parties were not mentioned by more than 9% as the best-equipped to solve problems.