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

Do you support city council’s decision to shelve funding for the Cornwall Community Hospital?

  • Yes: Cornwall can’t afford more burdens on taxpayers. 66%  Yes: Cornwall can’t afford more burdens on taxpayers. 66%
  • No: The city needs to support a worthwhile health-care campaign. 34%  No: The city needs to support a worthwhile health-care campaign. 34%
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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