A new poll shows that a large chunk of Canadians are in favour of keeping the Experimental Lakes area near Vermillion Bay open. Conducted by the Council of Canadians, the poll shows that 60 percent of Conservative voters oppose the Harper government's decision to stop funding the ELA. In general, 73 percent of Canadians want to see the research facility stay open, and 42 percent are strongly opposed to the cuts. Earlier in the year, the Harper government decided it would stop funding 2 million dollars a year to the ELA.Wednesday, October 17, 2012
Canadian Council ELA Poll
A new poll shows that a large chunk of Canadians are in favour of keeping the Experimental Lakes area near Vermillion Bay open. Conducted by the Council of Canadians, the poll shows that 60 percent of Conservative voters oppose the Harper government's decision to stop funding the ELA. In general, 73 percent of Canadians want to see the research facility stay open, and 42 percent are strongly opposed to the cuts. Earlier in the year, the Harper government decided it would stop funding 2 million dollars a year to the ELA.