The 2012 Ipsos Canada End of Year Poll queries Canadians on issues and events that affected their lives in 2012, as well as their feelings on the next year. Respondents are asked for the opinions on a number of statements regarding Canadian politics, including the premiership of Stephen Harper, the leadership race of the Liberal Party of Canada, and the ability of Thomas Mulcair and the NDP to run the nation. Respondents are also queried on their Christmas traditions, their opinions on the biggest newsmakers and news stories of 2012, and their thoughts on how 2013 will affect their lives. 1021 respondents from across the nation contributed to the 2013 End of Year Poll.