In early September, 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


September 2007 Survey Results:

Senate Reform:

Should Senators Serve 45-year terms?
I agree. Senators should not serve 45-year terms. (96%)
I disagree. Senators should serve 45-year terms (4%)

Senators Stalling on Senate Reform
I agree with reasonable term limits for Senators (98%)
I disagree with reasonable term limits for Senators (2%)

Biofuel Incentives:

Biofuel Incentive Plan – Good for Farmers, Good for the Environment
I agree with the federal government offering incentives to renewable fuel producers. (77%)
I disagree with the federal government offering incentives to renewable fuel producers. (23%)

Canada’s Government Delivers Incentives to Renewable Fuel Producers
I agree with the federal government mandating renewable fuel content. (83%)
I disagree with the federal government mandating renewable fuel content. (17%)

Border Security:

Arming Border Service Officers
I agree that Canada Border Service Agency officers should be armed. (81%)
I disagree with arming CBSA officers. (19%)

Securing Canada’s Border
I agree – eliminating work-alone situations and training and arming guards will enhance security at our border. (93%)
I disagree – eliminating work-alone situations and training and arming border guards will not enhance security at our border. (7%)

Arctic Sovereignty:

It’s Time for Canada to Assert Its Sovereignty in the Arctic
I agree that Canada needs a robust presence in the Arctic (99%)
I disagree that Canada needs a robust presence in the Arctic (1%)

Prime Minister Asserts Canada’s Sovereignty in the Arctic
I agree that it is important for Canada to assert its sovereignty in the Arctic (99%)
I disagree that it is important for Canada to assert its sovereignty in the Arctic. (1%)

Mandatory Sentences for Gun Crimes:

Serious Gun Crimes Must Result in Serious Jail Time
I agree with mandatory and escalating sentences for criminals who use firearms to commit crimes. (99%)
I disagree with mandatory and escalating sentences for criminals who use firearms to commit crimes. (1%)

Tougher Mandatory Sentences for Gun Crimes
I agree that criminals who use firearms to commit offences should face mandatory sentences. (99%)
I disagree that criminals who use firearms to commit offences should face mandatory sentences. (1%)