Statistically "significant"?

This just in (from the National Post):

"As MPs begin debating the government's same-sex marriage bill, a healthy majority of Canadians would actually prefer to see the contentious issue decided by a country-wide referendum, a new National Post/Global National poll suggests.

More than two-thirds said they would prefer a direct say on the gay marriage question, rather than a free vote in Parliament that lets politicians act according to their conscience, the survey indicates.

And the poll suggests the same-sex legislation might go down to defeat in a plebiscite, with 66% saying they support keeping the definition of marriage as being between one man and one woman."

The other interesting point: Respondents felt that this shouldn't be high on the legislative priority list. What's the rush, Mr. Martin?

And how's this for a kicker: "And a strong majority said government comments suggesting religious groups do not belong in the emotional debate are a threat to freedom of speech." Hallelujah!... Am I still allowed to say "Hallelujah"?