In December and January, my office sent out a series of surveys to households on some of the important initiatives our government is undertaking. I would like to thank everyone who took the time to respond and share their comments with me. Below you will find how people responded to the different questions.

As always, I welcome hearing from constituents on the issues and challenges that our communities are facing. Please feel free to contact me to discuss these and other issues.

Sincerely,
Bruce

December/January Survey Results – As of February 14th, 2008

Abolishing the Long-gun Registry:
I agree with the proposal to abolish the long-gun registry (93%)
I disagree with the proposal to abolish the long-gun registry (7%)

Ending the Long-gun Registry:
I agree with the proposal to end the long-gun registry (91%)
I disagree with the proposal to end the long-gun registry (7%)
*2% received with neither box checked

Government Moves to Reduce GST to 5%:
I agree with the reduction of the GST to 5% (78%)
I disagree with the reduction of the GST to 5% (20%)
*2% received with neither box checked

GST Cut Again – to 5%:
I agree with the decision to further reduce the GST to 5% (84%)
I disagree with the decision to further reduce the GST to 5% (13%)
*3% received with neither box checked

Fighting Impaired Driving:
I agree with the decision to introduce stronger penalties for impaired driving (94%)
I disagree with the decision to introduce stronger penalties for impaired driving (2%)
*4% received with neither box checked

Severe Penalties for Impaired Drivers:
I agree with the decision to introduce harsher penalties for impaired driving (94%)
I disagree with the decision to introduce harsher penalties for impaired driving (6%)

Fall Economic Update Delivers Tax Relief for All Canadians:
I support the government’s decision to cut personal, business and the GST taxes (86%)
I don’t support the government’s decision to cut personal, business and the GST taxes (14%)

Tax Back Guarantee Delivers Savings to Canadians From Debt Repayment:
I agree with the Tax Back Guarantee (90%)
I disagree with the Tax Back Guarantee (6%)
*4% received with neither box checked

Protecting Children From Sexual Predators:
I agree, the age of protection should be raised from 14 to 16 (94%)
I disagree with raising the age of protection from 14 to 16 (6%)

Preventing Sexual Predators From Exploiting Children Over the Internet:
I agree with the government’s decision to raise the age of protection from 14 to 16 (98%)
I disagree with the government’s decision to raise the age of protection from 14 to 16 (0%)
*2% received with neither box checked