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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,
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
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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
