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We asked a national sample of 1,920 Canadians a question that, on its face, has nothing to do with the issues that normally drive my polling. No leader approvals. No vote intent. No tariffs. I wanted to know what people felt they had been handed. The question read: “When you think about what you have […]
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The latest wave of Abacus Data’s Ontario political tracking suggests the Progressive Conservatives have regained some ground following several difficult weeks dominated by controversy surrounding the government’s purchase and rapid sale of a private jet. After the previous wave showed a dramatic tightening of the race and deterioration in the government’s standing, this latest data
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This latest wave of Abacus Data’s federal political tracking finds the opinion environment around Prime Minister Mark Carney and the Liberal government continuing to strengthen. Most of this survey was conducted following the announcement on a pipeline between the Prime Minister and Alberta Premier Danielle Smith. Government approval has reached a new high, Carney’s personal
This latest wave of Abacus Data’s federal political tracking finds the opinion environment remains positive for Mark Carney and the Liberal government. Government approval has reached a new high, the Liberals hold a 10-point lead over the Conservatives, and optimism about the direction of the country continues to be relatively high. Carney’s personal numbers also
New Abacus Data polling finds Canadians are attentive to the Canada-U.S. trade relationship, but divided on just how consequential a new agreement is for the country. At the same time, there is a clear preference for taking the time needed to secure a good deal rather than rushing into one, even if that means uncertainty
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,
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