Opinion Poll
Current Poll:
Should the Bank of Canada peg the Canadian dollar or let it float?
- Peg it at a fixed value against U.S. currency
- Adjust it slightly to more closley refelct our economy
- Let it float up or down with market conditions
Past Polls:
Given the "Flag" flap at City Hall, would you advise Council to:
This poll ran from April 19, 2008 until May 4, 2008
- Ban the flying of all flags at City Hall (281 votes)

- Allow all flags to be flown on request (288 votes)

- Establish a policy based on best practices and other criteria (296 votes)

How much impact will the "doom & gloom" forecasts about the economy have on your business?
This poll ran from April 4, 2008 until April 18, 2008
- Little or no impact. (267 votes)

- Will cause us to take a cautious approach. (273 votes)

- A huge impact resulting in layoffs etc. (253 votes)

Are you ready to have a federal election called?
This poll ran from March 14, 2008 until March 28, 2008
- Bring it on (295 votes)

- No way (294 votes)

- Depends on major issues (286 votes)

Can London sustain an annual property tax increase of 4.4%
This poll ran from February 28, 2008 until March 13, 2008
- Yes (316 votes)

- Not a chance (347 votes)

- only when annual wage increases match up (305 votes)

Please rate the City's 2007-08 snow removal service
This poll ran from February 13, 2008 until February 27, 2008
- Best ever (322 votes)

- Good (329 votes)

- Adequate (316 votes)

- Worst ever (318 votes)

Has the restructured ward system worked?
This poll ran from January 29, 2008 until February 12, 2008
- Absolutley - yes (336 votes)

- Absolutely - no (283 votes)

- Hasn't made any difference (311 votes)

Has traffic light synchronization improved in the past 2 years?
This poll ran from January 14, 2008 until January 28, 2008
- Unquestionably- Yes (295 votes)

- Unquestionably- No (336 votes)

- No changed noticed (303 votes)

Would London's parking concerns best be managed by:
This poll ran from December 29, 2007 until January 13, 2008
- A department of City Hall? (301 votes)

- An independent parking authority? (284 votes)

- A joint public/private authority? (310 votes)

How should London's infrastructure deficit be paid for?
This poll ran from December 14, 2007 until December 28, 2007
- Out of the regular budget envelope? (220 votes)

- Through and additional surcharge? (195 votes)

- Larger contributions by senior governments? (234 votes)

Since the Canadian $ hit parody with the U.S. $ are consumer pricess
This poll ran from November 29, 2007 until December 13, 2007
- Falling (198 votes)

- Rising (198 votes)

- Staying the same (210 votes)

In the event of a federal surplus would you favour
This poll ran from November 14, 2007 until November 28, 2007
- A refund to the taxpayer (335 votes)

- A pay down of debt (328 votes)

- Banking the money for rainy day or emergency needs (317 votes)

- Re-investing in municipal infrastructure (339 votes)

When the federal election is called will your vote be based on:
This poll ran from October 31, 2007 until November 13, 2007
- The person with the best leadership skills (347 votes)

- Your favourite party (366 votes)

- The reputation of local candidates (310 votes)

- Canada's role in Afghanistan (376 votes)

As an Employer, how do you plan to pay for the new Family Day in February
This poll ran from October 16, 2007 until October 30, 2007
- Out of profits (316 votes)

- Cutting Payroll (341 votes)

- Reducing planned wage increases (304 votes)

- Compromising quality ( votes)

- Normal business absorbtion ( votes)

As we approach the end of their first year how would you rate Council's performance
This poll ran from August 30, 2007 until September 13, 2007
- Outstanding (348 votes)

- Satisfactory (391 votes)

- Failing (384 votes)

In this October's provincial elections will your vote be mostly influenced by
This poll ran from August 15, 2007 until August 29, 2007
- The party leaders (393 votes)

- The party (383 votes)

- The local candidates (383 votes)

Do train delays in the central part of the city cost you or your business money
This poll ran from July 30, 2007 until August 14, 2007
- Yes (416 votes)

- No (387 votes)

- Not sure (373 votes)

Are you generally satisfied with the progress the city is making with road repairs
This poll ran from July 15, 2007 until July 29, 2007
- very satisfied (389 votes)

- somewhat satisfied (382 votes)

- not at all (376 votes)

Did your company hire a co-op student, intern or student placement this past business year?
This poll ran from June 29, 2007 until July 14, 2007
- Yes (404 votes)

- No (387 votes)

Are you in favour of lifting the overnight parking ban on certain streets?
This poll ran from June 14, 2007 until June 28, 2007
- Yes (404 votes)

- No (275 votes)

- Don't Care (311 votes)

Should the federal government in any way regulate gasoline prices at the pump?
This poll ran from May 26, 2007 until June 6, 2007
- Never (359 votes)

- Immediately (329 votes)

- Only on the GST portion (314 votes)

Given London's current traffic situation, would you support the advent of a Ring Road?
This poll ran from May 12, 2007 until May 26, 2007
- Yes (402 votes)

- No (338 votes)

- Don't care (380 votes)

New growth and development in London is best left to the market
This poll ran from April 27, 2007 until May 11, 2007
- Yes (497 votes)

- No (461 votes)

- Don't care (382 votes)

In the next Federal Election will your vote be most influenced by:
This poll ran from April 13, 2007 until April 26, 2007
- The Party (332 votes)

- The Party Leader (374 votes)

- The Party/Leader that supports your issues (430 votes)

Will the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative (WHTI) deter you from traveling in the U.S.
This poll ran from March 30, 2007 until April 12, 2007
- Yes (470 votes)

- No (503 votes)

- Don't understand the "Initiative" (464 votes)

Should custom/immigration officers at borders have guns?
This poll ran from March 15, 2007 until March 29, 2007
- yes (497 votes)

- no (480 votes)

- don't care (466 votes)

Will the new daylight savings time negatively affect your business?
This poll ran from March 1, 2007 until March 14, 2007
- Yes (304 votes)

- No (347 votes)

- Don't care (315 votes)

Did you use all your vacation days last year?
This poll ran from February 1, 2007 until February 28, 2007
- Yes (186 votes)

- No (137 votes)

- No, but I'll use them up this year (193 votes)

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Should the Bank of Canada peg the Canadian dollar or let it float?


