Here are the result of the survey.

Because our results are rounded, a single vote may not seem to affect the percentages below. Rest assured it does count for the calculation of the results.

Poll Results

Results of the survey

Is a draft budget with up to a three per cent tax hike the way council should be addressing the looming budget year?

  • Yes - It’s going to be tough to cover municipal costs without raising taxes. 26%  Yes - It’s going to be tough to cover municipal costs without raising taxes. 26%
  • No - Council should consider cutting back on services to keep taxes low. 74%  No - Council should consider cutting back on services to keep taxes low. 74%
Poll Results

Recent survey

Do you think the port of entry being created at the base of Brookdale Avenue is here to stay?

  • Yes – It's obvious the federal government is in no hurry to move the port out of the city. 83%  Yes – It's obvious the federal government is in no hurry to move the port out of the city. 83%
  • No - I think the port will eventually move to the United States. 17%  No - I think the port will eventually move to the United States. 17%

Who will win the Montreal Canadiens/Ottawa Senators playoff series?

  • Montreal – Go Habs go! 22%  Montreal – Go Habs go! 22%
  • Ottawa – The Sens are the best! 78%  Ottawa – The Sens are the best! 78%

Will you cut back on trips to the U.S. if you are forced to pay a $5.50 fee every time you enter the country?

  • Yes: This is a money grab by the U.S. government I simply won't pay. 60%  Yes: This is a money grab by the U.S. government I simply won't pay. 60%
  • No: I don’t mind paying the fee. 8%  No: I don’t mind paying the fee. 8%
  • Doesn’t matter: I rarely go to the U.S. 32%  Doesn’t matter: I rarely go to the U.S. 32%

Can Justin Trudeau return the once-mighty Liberal party to power in Canada?

  • Yes - A fresh perspective on politics from a young leader is needed. 40%  Yes - A fresh perspective on politics from a young leader is needed. 40%
  • No – He lacks the experience to effectively lead his party. 60%  No – He lacks the experience to effectively lead his party. 60%

Should the city be giving rental fee breaks at the civic complex to the Cornwall and Area Chamber of Commerce?

  • Yes: The chamber is a non-profit agency and deserves the breaks like other charities. 23%  Yes: The chamber is a non-profit agency and deserves the breaks like other charities. 23%
  • No: The chamber already covers its costs for events by charging fees for entry and sub-letting space. 77%  No: The chamber already covers its costs for events by charging fees for entry and sub-letting space. 77%

Of the Canadian NHL teams likely to make the playoffs, who has the best chance of winning the Stanley Cup?

  • Montreal Canadiens 70%  Montreal Canadiens 70%
  • Toronto Maple Leafs 11%  Toronto Maple Leafs 11%
  • Ottawa Senators 9%  Ottawa Senators 9%
  • Winnipeg Jets 2%  Winnipeg Jets 2%
  • Vancouver Canucks 8%  Vancouver Canucks 8%
  • Edmonton Oilers 0%  Edmonton Oilers 0%

Does Easter rank as high in your home as other holidays like Christmas and Thanksgiving?

  • Yes: We deeply believe in the tradition of this holiday. 43%  Yes: We deeply believe in the tradition of this holiday. 43%
  • No: Easter kind of gets lost in the shuffle. 57%  No: Easter kind of gets lost in the shuffle. 57%

How would you rank the 2013 winter?

  • It was great – no problems over here. 9%  It was great – no problems over here. 9%
  • It was a normal winter. 53%  It was a normal winter. 53%
  • This winter was terrible and I'm glad it's over. 18%  This winter was terrible and I'm glad it's over. 18%
  • I HATE SNOW! CURSE YOU MOTHER NATURE! 20%  I HATE SNOW! CURSE YOU MOTHER NATURE! 20%

Do you have a Facebook/Twitter account, or engage in some other kind of social media?

  • Yes - I love the ability to connect with people in that way. 29%  Yes - I love the ability to connect with people in that way. 29%
  • No - I think those things are a waste of time. 71%  No - I think those things are a waste of time. 71%

Do you think the city can cut more from the municipal budget?

  • Yes: A tax increase can be avoided this year. 79%  Yes: A tax increase can be avoided this year. 79%
  • No: I don’t want to see services reduced. 21%  No: I don’t want to see services reduced. 21%

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