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Ontarians Oppose Proposed FOI Changes and See Them as Reducing Government Accountability

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This research, commissioned by the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE), examines how Ontarians view proposed changes to the province’s freedom of information (FOI) framework.  As the Ontario government considers changes to the province’s freedom of information (FOI) framework, the debate has quickly become about more than administrative reform. At its core is a broader question about transparency, accountability, […]

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Canadians Split on AI Data Centres as Cost Concerns and Local Opposition Emerge

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Across North America, the rapid expansion of AI infrastructure has begun to collide with public concerns about energy use, environmental impact, and who ultimately benefits. In the United States, local opposition to large-scale data centre projects has grown more visible over the past two years, particularly in regions facing electricity constraints or water scarcity. Communities

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Housing Remains the Federal Test Canadians Are Watching Closely

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Recent Abacus polling shows the Liberals holding an 11-point lead over the Conservatives nationally. On the surface, that suggests a political environment that has become more comfortable for the government. But beneath those topline numbers, there are still issues that could reshape the conversation quickly. Housing is one of them. At Abacus Data, we recently

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Ford Government Approval Stabilizes as Ontario Liberals Continue to Gain

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After several months of declining approval and a narrowing political environment, the Ford government appears to have stabilized. The Progressive Conservatives continue to lead comfortably on vote intention. The Ontario Liberals remain firmly in second place despite still lacking a permanent leader. And the NDP remains well behind in third. At the same time, approval

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