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The latest wave of Abacus Data’s Ontario political tracking for the Toronto Star suggests the Progressive Conservatives continue to hold a clear lead over the opposition, even as the broader political environment remains difficult for the Ford government. After several weeks of volatility following the controversy surrounding the government’s purchase and rapid sale of a […]

Canadians outside Alberta remain overwhelmingly committed to the idea of a united country and many appear willing to entertain significant changes to the federation if doing so helps keep Alberta in Canada. Three-quarters (76%) of Canadians living outside Alberta say they want Alberta to remain part of Canada, including 63% who say they strongly want

New national research conducted by Abacus Data on behalf of the Canadian Teachers’ Federation (CTF/FCE) finds that students are acutely aware of class size pressures in their schools and are experiencing the consequences in their daily learning. Parents see the same challenges and report impacts extending beyond the classroom into family life. For the past

This latest wave of Abacus Data’s federal political tracking finds little evidence that the shifts we observed earlier this month have continued. After a survey two weeks ago showed declining optimism about the country, lower government approval, softer ratings for Prime Minister Mark Carney, and a narrowing Liberal lead, this latest wave suggests the drop

I’m very pleased to share that Yvonne Langen has been promoted to Chief Revenue Officer at Abacus Data. This promotion comes at a moment of real momentum for our firm. Demand for what we do is growing rapidly, from custom research, to our new research products, to our national and provincial omnibus surveys, to our

Between May 28 and June 2, 2026, Abacus Data surveyed 1,910 Canadian adults to better understand attitudes towards climate change, federal government performance on the issue, and how Canadians believe climate action should fit alongside economic priorities. The results come at a moment when the Carney government is facing criticism from some environmental advocates, Liberal

This latest wave of Abacus Data’s federal political tracking finds the political environment becoming more competitive after several months of steadily improving conditions for Prime Minister Mark Carney and the Liberal government. Government approval has fallen noticeably from its record high. Carney’s personal ratings have softened. The Liberal lead over the Conservatives has narrowed. At

For years, conversations about housing affordability have focused primarily on the cost of buying or renting a home. But as affordability pressures continue to shape household decisions, Canadians are increasingly paying attention to another part of the equation: what it costs to live in that home once they’ve moved in. Our latest research with the