Allan Gregg

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Barring another crisis upset, the ballot question of our next federal election is set. And it’s advantage, Carney

Barring another crisis upset, the ballot question of our next federal election is set. And it’s advantage, Carney

Most analysis of elections includes some discussion of the so-called “ballot question” — namely, the question the various political parties...

Poilievre and Carney have been dealt new hands. Here’s how they should play them

Poilievre and Carney have been dealt new hands. Here’s how they should play them

Professional gamblers accept that you play with the cards you are dealt. That maxim, of course, dictates that you can’t...

We pollsters missed something big in the Ontario election. The federal Liberals should pay attention

We pollsters missed something big in the Ontario election. The federal Liberals should pay attention

As a pollster, I must confess that I was shocked by the results of last week’s Ontario election. Not by...

Ontario’s election was another disastrous showing for progressive parties. Time for a rethink

Ontario’s election was another disastrous showing for progressive parties. Time for a rethink

Within political circles it is now pretty much taken as a given that you cannot win an Ontario (or for...

Allan Gregg: Doug Ford has a shot at becoming Ontario’s greatest premier. Will he squander the chance?

Allan Gregg: Doug Ford has a shot at becoming Ontario’s greatest premier. Will he squander the chance?

Typically, calling an early election that appears to be both unnecessary and opportunist does not go well for an incumbent...