The Youth Shift: Understanding the Drift Away from the Liberals
From June 20 to 25, 2024, Abacus Data conducted a national survey of 1,926…
David Coletto
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Conservatives lead by 19 over the Liberals as party leader and government approval ratings hold steady.
From July 16 to 22, 2024 Abacus Data conducted a national survey of 2,000…
Conservatives lead by 19 over the Liberals as party leader and government approval ratings hold steady.
From July 16 to 22, 2024 Abacus Data conducted a national survey of 2,000…
Federal vs Provincial Governments: Which is doing a better job?
Yesterday, Canada’s premiers gathered in Nova Scotia for Council of the…
Abacus Data Poll: Liberals trail Conservatives by 20 as Public Mood Sours
From July 4 to 9, 2024 Abacus Data conducted a national survey of 1,989…
Do you know who this is? The Implications of Recognizability in Canadian Politics
Yesterday, we released our latest tracking poll on Canadian politics that found…
Liberals trail Conservatives by 20 as Public Mood Sours
From July 4 to 9, 2024 Abacus Data conducted a national survey of 1,989…
What is Motivating Voting Preferences in Canada?
From June 20 to 25, 2024 Abacus Data conducted a national survey of 1,900…
Alberta Politics: UCP ahead of NDP by 14-points post-Nenshi leadership victory.
From June 25 and 28, 2024, Abacus Data conducted a survey of 1,000 Albertans…
Ford PCs lead by 16 despite increase in disapproval of the provincial government’s performance
From June 20 to June 25, 2024, Abacus Data conducted a survey of 1,000…
Abacus Data Poll: Pre-Toronto-St. Paul’s Byelection, Conservatives lead by 19
From June 20 to 25, 2024 Abacus Data conducted a national survey of 1,900…
Oh Canada Day, eh? Embracing Generational Love for the Maple Leaf
From June 20 and 25, 2024, Abacus Data conducted a nationwide survey of 1,926…
Toronto-St. Paul's Byelection: A Swing Big Enough to Wipe Out 55 Liberal Seats in Ontario
This was not any ordinary byelection. The stakes were high. I went to bed…
Canadians React to the Bank of Canada Interest Rate Cut
Between June 6 and 13 2024, Abacus Data conducted a nationwide survey…
Post-Interest Rate Cut, Conservatives lead by 20 and Liberal vote share drops to lowest level since 2015.
From June 6 to 13, Abacus Data conducted a national survey of 1,550…
Post-Interest Rate Cut, Conservatives lead by 20 and Liberal vote share drops to lowest level since 2015.
From June 6 to 13, Abacus Data conducted a national survey of 1,550…
Abacus Data Poll: Conservatives lead down to 16 as Liberals make gains among younger Canadians
From May 16 to 21, 2024 Abacus Data conducted a national survey of 2,415 adults…
Conservatives lead down to 16 as Liberals make gains among younger Canadians
From May 16 to 21, 2024 Abacus Data conducted a national survey of 2,415 adults…
Canadians are concerned proposed capital gains tax changes will impact access to physicians
From April 30 to May 1, Abacus Data conducted a public opinion survey with…
BC NDP leads by 6 over the BC Conservatives as the gap closes from 18 to 6-points
From May 6 to 9, 2024, Abacus Data conducted a survey of 1,000 eligible…
Conservatives lead by 21 as the budget fails to change opinions
From April 25 to 29, 2024 Abacus Data conducted a national survey of 1,500…
Abacus Data Poll: Conservatives lead by 21 as the budget fails to change opinions
From April 25 to 29, 2024 Abacus Data conducted a national survey of 1,500…
Conservatives maintain 20-point lead
From April 11 to 16, 2024 Abacus Data conducted a national survey of 2,300…
Abacus Data Poll: Conservatives open up their largest lead yet.
From April 3 to 9, 2024 Abacus Data conducted a national survey of 2,000…
Conservatives open up their largest lead yet.
From April 3 to 9, 2024 Abacus Data conducted a national survey of 2,000…
Labour Politics: How does union membership impact political behaviour?
In my last post, I explored three key groups of voters I termed “the…
Alberta Politics: UCP ahead of NDP by 15-points. Naheed Nenshi is the most well-known and well-liked NDP leadership candidate.
From March 14 to 21, 2024, Abacus Data conducted a survey of 1,000 Alberta…
Ford vs. Poilievre: What Ontarians think plus the latest Ontario politics tracker
From March 14 to 21, 2024, Abacus Data conducted a survey of 1,500 Ontario…
Abacus Data Poll: Conservatives lead Liberals by 18
From March 16 to 21, 2024, Abacus Data conducted a national survey of 3,550…
Who are the "switchers" in Canadian politics today?
If an election were held today and Canadians vote as they intend to, the…
The Canadian Public Outlook for the Rest of 2024: Housing, Personal Finances, and Geopolitics
Between February 29 and March 6, 2024, Abacus Data conducted a nationwide…
Do voters see a difference between the political parties?
Two weeks ago, David Herle, the host of Curse of Politics, asked me this question:…
Abacus Data Poll: Big Conservative Lead Stablizes as Evaluations of Trudeau Government Performance Drop
From February 29 to March 6, 2024, Abacus Data conducted a national survey of…
Abacus Data Poll: Big Conservative Lead Stablizes as Evaluations of Trudeau Government Performance Drop
From February 29 to March 6, 2024, Abacus Data conducted a national survey of…
Doug Ford and Ontario PCs ahead by 14 as NDP falls behind Liberals.
In a recent survey conducted by Abacus Data, exclusively provided to the…
3 in 4 Canadians think a national forest fire fighting force is a good idea.
In light of recent warnings by Federal Emergency Preparedness Minister Harjit…
"Sorry" Seems to Be the Hardest Word
In the melodious yet melancholic words of Elton John, “Sorry seems to be the…
Abacus Data Poll: Conservatives lead by 17.
From February 15 to 21, 2024, Abacus Data conducted a national survey of…
Abacus Data Poll: Conservatives lead by 17.
From February 15 to 21, 2024, Abacus Data conducted a national survey of…
The Millennial Makeover of Canadian Politics
I’ve spent much of my career exploring the views and behaviours of my generation…
Conservatives open up a 19-point lead over the Liberals.
From February 1 to 7, 2024, Abacus Data conducted a national survey of…
Where have all the youth gone?
In recent years, the political landscape in Canada has undergone significant…
Understanding Canadian Perceptions of the Climate Action Incentive Payment and the Carbon Tax: An In-Depth Poll Analysis
In a recent Abacus Data survey, conducted from January 18 to 23, 2024,…
Understanding Canadian Perceptions of the Climate Action Incentive Payment and the Carbon Tax: An In-Depth Poll Analysis
In a recent Abacus Data survey, conducted from January 18 to 23, 2024,…
PCs lead by 11 over Ontario Liberals according to the latest Abacus Data poll.
Ontario’s political landscape, as of early 2024, presents an intriguing picture of…
Conservatives lead by 15 over the Liberals. Poilievre leads Trudeau by 8, in head-to-head.
From January 18 to 23, 2024, Abacus Data conducted a national survey of 2,199…
Conservatives lead by 15 over the Liberals. Poilievre leads Trudeau by 8, in head-to-head.
From January 18 to 23, 2024, Abacus Data conducted a national survey of 2,199…
Do Canadians think Trump and Poilievre are similar? And if so, does it matter?
From January 18 to 23, 2024, Abacus Data conducted a national survey of 2,199…
Can Trudeau win in 2025? I don't think so.
Can Trudeau win again in 2025? As each passing week shows a 12 – 17 point gap…
Toronto’s Safety Crossroads: Unveiling Concerns, Policing Priorities, and the Push for Adequate Funding
Between January 4 and 9, 2024, Abacus Data conducted a nationwide survey…
Conservatives lead by 17 over Liberals in latest Abacus Data poll.
From January 4 to 9, 2024, Abacus Data conducted a national survey of…
Conservatives lead by 17 over Liberals in latest Abacus Data poll.
From January 4 to 9, 2024, Abacus Data conducted a national survey of…
What do Canadians think a Poilievre Conservative government would and should do?
Back in April, I conducted a survey asking Canadians about their…
What do Canadians think a Poilievre Conservative government would and should do?
Back in April, I conducted a survey asking Canadians about their…
Conservative lead drops to 10 as past Liberal voters come home.
From December 7 to 12, 2023, Abacus Data conducted a national survey of…
Conservative lead drops to 10 as past Liberal voters come home.
From December 7 to 12, 2023, Abacus Data conducted a national survey of…
2 in 3 Canadians Believe a Grocery Code of Conduct is a Good Idea and 70% would Support Governments Imposing it on Retailers who Refuse to Abide by it.
On behalf of Food, Health, and Consumer Products of Canada, Abacus Data conducted…
If Justin Trudeau stepped down as leader, how might that impact vote intention?
There’s been a lot of talk recently about whether Justin Trudeau should stay or go…
9 in 10 Canadians Say It’s Important to Them that the Dairy, Eggs, Chicken and Turkey They Buy Come From Canada.
On behalf of Chicken Farmers of Canada, Egg Farmers of Canada, Dairy Farmers of…
BC NDP leads by 18 as BC United fall well behind BC Conservatives
From November 22 to 28, 2023, Abacus Data conducted a survey of 1,000 BC adults…