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New Abacus Data polling using a hypothetical scenario finds that replacing Donald Trump with a Democrat in the White House would have only a limited impact on Canadian federal vote intentions. Respondents were asked how they would vote if Donald Trump were no longer U.S. President and a Democrat held the office instead. Under this […]
New Abacus Data polling conducted following the federal government’s decision to temporarily suspend the federal fuel excise tax on gasoline and diesel finds that most Canadians believe the measure will provide at least some relief, although relatively few expect it to make a major difference. Overall, 64% of Canadians say the decision will help reduce
After signs of volatility earlier this month, the latest wave of Abacus Data’s Ontario tracking suggests the province’s political landscape has become even more competitive, with the Progressive Conservatives and Liberals now effectively tied among committed voters. The shift comes alongside a deterioration in the Ford government’s approval rating and a further decline in the
This latest wave of research captures the first snapshot of public opinion following the Liberals’ by-election victories, which have now secured them a majority in the House of Commons. The results suggest that rather than triggering any backlash, the shift to majority government has coincided with a modest strengthening of the Liberals’ position. If anything,
Canadian Politics: Liberals Extend Lead and Consolidate Support After Securing Majority Read More »
Over the past year, the housing conversation in Canada has started to shift. While concern about affordability is still high, the focus has moved beyond prices alone. Increasingly, Canadians are questioning whether there is a credible path forward. Our latest research with the Canadian Home Builders’ Association points to something more than frustration. It suggests
A Housing System Under Pressure and a Public Looking for a Plan Read More »
New Abacus Data polling finds Canadians divided, but leaning positive, in their reaction to the Liberal Party securing a majority of seats in the House of Commons following three recent byelection victories. Overall, 48% say they are satisfied with that outcome, including 23% who are very satisfied and 25% who are satisfied. Four in ten
The results below are from Physician Pulse, a joint initiative of Abacus Data and the Canadian Medical Association surveying physicians across the country. The survey was completed by 645 practicing physicians between April 6th-13th 2026. A new wave of the Canadian Medical Association (CMA) and Abacus Data’s Physician Pulse survey finds that nearly all physicians
I’ve spent the past few years asking Canadians about housing. Not just whether it’s affordable, but whether it still feels like something they can realistically move toward. For a long time, the answers felt familiar. Frustration. Concern. A sense that things were getting harder. Lately, something has shifted. Housing is no longer sitting in the
What Early Housing Policy Signals Are Telling Us and Why Canadians Are Paying Attention Read More »
Boards Are Flying Blind. It’s Time to Bring the Outside In. Earlier today, I spoke to corporate directors in Winnipeg. These are people tasked with seeing around corners, anticipating risk, and guiding organizations through uncertainty. My message was simple: most boards have a blind spot. And in today’s environment, it’s a dangerous one. That blind
Boards Are Flying Blind. It’s Time to Bring the Outside In. Read More »
Between April 2 and 8, 2026, Abacus Data surveyed 1,680 Canadian adults to explore public reaction to a proposal for “sovereignty bonds”, a special type of government bond that would allow individual Canadians, local investors, and international investors to directly fund Canadian priorities like infrastructure, defence, and economic development. The results suggest the idea has
Most Canadians support the idea of “sovereignty bonds” to fund national priorities Read More »
