Power & Politics' Ballot Box question
We asked: Is the proposed takeover of Nexen a security risk to Canada?
a) Yes - 91%
b) No - 7%
c) Not sure- 2%
(Note: This survey is not scientific. Results are based on readers' responses.)
a) Yes - 91%
b) No - 7%
c) Not sure- 2%
(Note: This survey is not scientific. Results are based on readers' responses.)
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