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Majority of Canadians Support New Submarine Purchase, but Concerns About the Long-Term Cost Remain

A new Abacus Data survey finds broad public support for the federal government’s plan to purchase up to 12 new submarines for the Canadian navy, although Canadians are somewhat more divided when asked whether the program represents good value for public money. After being told the purchase could cost at least $24 billion and represent […]

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Abacus Data Poll: 68% of Canadians Think Canada Should Have Sovereign Launch Capabilities

Most Canadians believe Canada should be able to launch satellites from Canadian soil. A new national survey conducted by Abacus Data for Maritime Launch Services finds that 68% of Canadians agree Canada can and should have the ability to launch satellites from Canadian soil. Even more, 70%, agree that developing Canadian launch infrastructure strengthens Canada’s

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Abacus Data Poll: Atlantic Canadians Back Carney Liberals, But Want Growth That Delivers for People and Region

Team Abacus Data loves Atlantic Canada – did you know we were founded in New Brunswick and have an office in Halifax? Today, we’re putting Atlantic Canada in focus with a snapshot of how people in this part of the country are feeling about their political choices, the future of the region, and their place

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The Precarity Mindset Crosses the Border And Reframes the Value of Higher Education

Our latest research on the Precarity Mindset finds that the anxiety reshaping Canadian public opinion is not only a Canadian story. It is a North American one. From June 9 to 11, Abacus Data surveyed 1,500 Canadians and 1,500 Americans using the same instrument designed to measure the feeling that life has become less predictable,

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Abacus Nova Scotia Poll: Houston’s PCs Still Ahead, Starting Summer at 40%

We’re continuing to raise the bar for public opinion research in Atlantic Canada through new offerings like our Nova Scotia and New Brunswick Omnibus surveys, regularly scheduled surveys tracking public opinion and market insights in these markets. For more information about these products, please send a note to Kelly Bennett. From June 25 to July

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100 Days In, Avi Lewis Remains Liked by NDP Voters but Largely Undefined to Everyone Else

About 100 days after Avi Lewis was elected leader of the federal New Democratic Party on March 29 the party remains in a familiar place: liked by a relatively small core of voters, but still struggling to broaden its appeal in a political environment dominated by the Liberals and Conservatives. Our latest Abacus Data federal

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Federal Liberal Lead Remains Stable as Canadians Settle Into a Holding Pattern

Our latest wave of federal political tracking finds remarkably little movement in the political landscape. This survey was done entirely before news of the agreements between British Columbia and Canada and the news about a new pipeline from Alberta to the B.C. coast. It was also done mostly before the Trump Administration announced it would

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Canada Day Poll: Canadians are more proud even as anxiety about the future persists

Over the past year, Canadians have spent a lot of time thinking about their country. Some of that reflection has been driven by challenges. Housing affordability remains a defining concern. The cost of living continues to put pressure on households. Political debates about immigration, identity, and the country’s future have become more intense. Trade tensions

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