Mario Canseco

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Liberals Remain Ahead of Conservatives in Canadian Campaign

Liberals Remain Ahead of Conservatives in Canadian Campaign

Mark Carney leads Pierre Poilievre when likely voters are asked who would be best to manage seven important issues.Vancouver, BC [April 8, 2025] – The governing Liberal Party holds an eight-point advantage over the opposition Conservative Party as the federal election campaign continues in Canada, a new Research Co. poll has found.

Canadians Back Retaliation as Trump’s “Liberation Day” Nears

Canadians Back Retaliation as Trump’s “Liberation Day” Nears

The “Buy Canadian” movement shows no signs of slowing down, as support for enhanced trade with other nations remains high.Vancouver, BC [April 1, 2025] – More than two thirds of Canadians are ready for targeted action to counter the American president’s overtures on tariffs and sovereignty, a new Research Co. poll has found.

Carney Boosts Liberals as Canadian Federal Campaign Begins

Carney Boosts Liberals as Canadian Federal Campaign Begins

Support for the governing Liberal Party has significantly increased since Mark Carney was selected as its leader, a new Research Co. poll has found. In the online survey of a representative national sample, 41% of decided voters in Canada would cast a ballot for the Liberal candidate in their constituency if the federal election took place today, up 20 points...

Progressive Conservatives Headed for Fresh Term in Ontario

Progressive Conservatives Headed for Fresh Term in Ontario

Public support for the governing Progressive Conservatives has not dwindled in the final stages of Ontario’s provincial election campaign, a new Research Co. poll has found. In the online survey of a representative sample of Ontarians, 46% of decided voters (+1 since a similar Research Co. poll conducted in mid-February) say they will support the Ontario Progressive Conservative Party tomorrow...

Some Canadians Take Wait-and-See Approach on Federal Politics

Some Canadians Take Wait-and-See Approach on Federal Politics

About one-in-four Canadians are no longer entirely convinced about voting for the Conservative Party in the next federal election, a new Research Co. poll has found. In the online survey of a representative national sample, 23% of Canadians say they were leaning towards voting for the Conservatives, but the resignation of Justin Trudeau changed things and they need to see...

Trudeau’s exit giving some Conservative voters pause, says poll

Trudeau’s exit giving some Conservative voters pause, says poll

Canadians are almost evenly divided in two main groups: Those who are certainly voting for the Conservative Party in the next federal election (30 per cent) and those who are certainly not (32 per cent). This leaves 16 per cent who are fully undecided and 23 per cent who were leaning towards voting for the Official Opposition, but who say...

Progressive Conservatives Way Ahead of Rivals in Ontario

Progressive Conservatives Way Ahead of Rivals in Ontario

Almost half of Ontarians think Doug Ford would be the “Best Premier” for Canada’s most populous province.The governing Progressive Conservative Party holds a sizeable advantage over all other contenders in Ontario’s provincial election campaign, a new Research Co. poll has found.

Canadians Ready to Boycott American Brands Over Trump Tariffs

Canadians Ready to Boycott American Brands Over Trump Tariffs

At least three-in-four want Canada to enhance trade with other partners around the world. Many Canadians are willing to modify their consumer habits after U.S. President Donald Trump announced the implementation of a 25% tariff on Imports from Canada (and 10% on Canadian Energy), a new Research Co. poll has found. In the online survey of a representative national sample...

Conservatives Rise in Canada on Eve of Trudeau’s Resignation

Conservatives Rise in Canada on Eve of Trudeau’s Resignation

– The federal Conservative Party amassed a sizeable lead over the governing Liberal Party in Canada, on the weekend prior to Justin Trudeau’s announced resignation as prime minister, a new Research Co. poll has found. In the online survey of a representative national sample, 47% of decided voters in Canada would support the Conservative candidate in their riding if an...

NDP Steady, Conservatives Fall Behind in British Columbia

NDP Steady, Conservatives Fall Behind in British Columbia

Housing, homelessness and poverty is still identified as the most important issue facing the province. Vancouver, BC [October 15, 2024] – The governing BC New Democratic Party (NDP) is ahead of the Conservative Party of BC in the final stages of British Columbia’s electoral campaign, a new Research Co. poll has found. In the online survey of a representative provincial...

Ruling Party Stays Ahead of Opposition NDP in Saskatchewan

Ruling Party Stays Ahead of Opposition NDP in Saskatchewan

The approval rating for both Carla Beck and Scott Moe surpasses 50%, but Moe is ahead on the “Best Premier” question.Vancouver, BC [October 11, 2024] – The governing Saskatchewan Party is ahead of the opposition New Democratic Party (NDP) in the early stages of the provincial electoral campaign, a new Research Co. poll has found.

No Clear Frontrunner in British Columbia’s Provincial Election

No Clear Frontrunner in British Columbia’s Provincial Election

David Eby holds an eight-point advantage over John Rustad when voters ponder who would make the “Best Premier”.Vancouver, BC [October 4, 2024] – No political party has managed to amass a significant advantage at the midway point of the provincial election campaign in British Columbia, a new Research Co. poll has found.

Collapse of Official Opposition Tightens Election in British Columbia

Collapse of Official Opposition Tightens Election in British Columbia

Women are more likely to say David Eby would make the “Best Premier”, while Eby and John Rustad are tied among men.Vancouver, BC [September 17, 2024] – The governing BC New Democratic Party (NDP) and the Conservative Party of BC are statistically tied as British Columbia awaits the official start of the provincial electoral campaign, a new Research Co. poll has found.

Canadians Would Welcome New Oversight in Nomination Races

Canadians Would Welcome New Oversight in Nomination Races

Seven-in-ten would place the contests under the purview of Elections Canada and more than half support holding primaries.Vancouver, BC [September 11, 2024] – As the activities of the Foreign Interference Commission continue, many Canadians express support for new guidelines to govern federal nomination races, a new Research Co. poll has found.

Mulroney Gains, Justin Trudeau Sinks as Canadians Rate PMs

Mulroney Gains, Justin Trudeau Sinks as Canadians Rate PMs

Canada’s 18th Prime Minister improves his standing, while the negative rating increases for the current head of government. Vancouver, BC [September 4, 2024] – About one-in-six Canadians deem Brian Mulroney as the best Prime Minister the country has had since 1968, a new Research Co. poll has found. In the online survey of a representative national sample, 15% of Canadians...

Justin Trudeau tops list of Canada's worst prime ministers, says new poll

Justin Trudeau tops list of Canada's worst prime ministers, says new poll

Timing is everything in politics.If New Democratic Party (NDP) leader Jack Layton had not emerged as the clear winner of the 2011 federal leaders’ English language debate in Canada, the Liberal Party may have had a chance to regroup and stop the Conservative Party from forming a majority government.

Conservatives Solidly Ahead in Canada’s Federal Political Scene

Conservatives Solidly Ahead in Canada’s Federal Political Scene

The Conservative Party holds a significant advantage as Canadians ponder their options in a federal election, a new Research Co. poll has found. In the online survey of a representative national sample, 40% of decided voters in Canada would vote for the Conservative candidate in their constituency if an election took place tomorrow, up two points since a similar Research...

Appetite for Abortion Debate Hits Lowest Point in Canada

Appetite for Abortion Debate Hits Lowest Point in Canada

Fewer than one-in-four Canadians think the discussion about abortion should be re-opened. Vancouver, BC [August 9, 2024] – Most Canadians remain skeptical about reigniting a debate on abortion in the country, a new Research Co. poll has found. In the online survey of a representative national sample, almost three-in-five Canadians (58%) believe there is no point in re-opening a debate...

BC Conservatives Rise, Governing BC NDP First in British Columbia

BC Conservatives Rise, Governing BC NDP First in British Columbia

Public support for the Conservative Party of BC increased markedly in the past month, a new Research Co. poll has found. In the online survey of a representative provincial sample, 41% of decided voters (+1 since a similar Research Co. poll conducted in June 2024) would support the governing BC New Democratic Party (NDP) candidate in their constituency if the...

NDP First, Conservatives Rise, United Plummets in British Columbia

NDP First, Conservatives Rise, United Plummets in British Columbia

Just over a third of British Columbians who voted for the BC Liberals in 2020 are staying with BC United in 2024.Vancouver, BC [May 21, 2024] – Five months before voters in British Columbia take part in a provincial election, the governing BC New Democratic Party (NDP) remains ahead of the opposition Conservative Party of BC, a new Research Co. poll has found.

Conservatives Maintain Double-Digit Advantage in Canada

Conservatives Maintain Double-Digit Advantage in Canada

Support for the Conservative Party remains stable and superior to that of all other federal political organizations in Canada, a new Research Co. poll has found. In the online survey of a representative national sample, 38% of decided voters in Canada would back the Conservative candidate in their riding if an election took place tomorrow, unchanged since a similar Research...

Canadians Like Pharmacare Deal, Have High Hopes on Scope

Canadians Like Pharmacare Deal, Have High Hopes on Scope

Two thirds of Canadians appear satisfied with a recent announcement related to pharmacare, but perceptions differ on the ultimate reach of the national program, a new Research Co. poll has found. In the final weekend of February, New Democratic Party (NDP) leader Jagmeet Singh announced that a deal had been reached with the governing Liberal Party to establish a national...

Canadians Assess How Federal Politicians Are Elected

Canadians Assess How Federal Politicians Are Elected

More than three-in-five Canadians have no qualms about the electoral system used in federal ballots, a new Research Co. poll has found. Canadians elect the members of the House of Commons through a system called “first-past-the-post”, where a candidate wins a constituency by receiving more votes than any others. In the online survey of a representative national sample, 62% of...

Conservatives Second, BC NDP Stays Ahead in British Columbia

Conservatives Second, BC NDP Stays Ahead in British Columbia

Only 41% of BC Liberal voters in 2020 say they would cast a ballot for BC United if an election were held today. Vancouver, BC [January 31, 2024] – The governing BC New Democratic Party (NDP) keeps a double-digit lead over its closest competitor in British Columbia, a new Research Co. poll has found. In the online survey of a...

Positive Perceptions of National Economy Decline in Canada

Positive Perceptions of National Economy Decline in Canada

More Canadians trust Pierre Poilievre to do the right thing to help the economy (42%) than Justin Trudeau (38%). Vancouver, BC [January 12, 2024] – Just over a third of Canadians think the country’s finances are doing well at the start of 2024, a new Research Co. poll has found. In the online survey of a representative national sample, 35%...

Canadian Social Media Users Report a Worsening Experience

Canadian Social Media Users Report a Worsening Experience

More than a third encountered “fake news” and more than one-in-four found racist comments or content in their feed. Vancouver, BC [January 10, 2024] – Recent changes to social media platforms have not resulted in Canadian users having a better time online, a new Research Co. poll has found. In the online survey of a representative national sample, three-in-ten Canadian...

BC Conservatives’ swift ascent stands in stark contrast to United’s 2023 stumbles, says polling

BC Conservatives’ swift ascent stands in stark contrast to United’s 2023 stumbles, says polling

In the early 1990s, a clearly exasperated Brian Mulroney spoke to Peter C. Newman – on the record – about the conundrum that his Progressive Conservative Party faced in Canada’s federal political scene. The prime minister’s discourse can be summed up in two sentences: “Anything I promise to Alberta, Preston Manning will promise more. Anything I promise to Quebec, Lucien...

Canadians Willing to Explore Trade Beyond the United States

Canadians Willing to Explore Trade Beyond the United States

While Canadians overwhelmingly regard the United States as the country’s most important trade partner, two thirds of residents believe the time is right to expand into other markets, a new Research Co. poll has found.

Almost Half of Canadians Keep Tight Holiday Season Budget

Almost Half of Canadians Keep Tight Holiday Season Budget

Egg nog remains a favourite beverage in every Canadian region, with the exception of Quebec. Vancouver, BC [December 13, 2023] – Most Canadians do not plan to splurge excessively as the year draws to a close, a new Research Co. poll has found. In the online survey of a representative national sample, almost half of Canadians (47%) say they will...

Conservatives Close 2023 With 14-Point Lead in Canadian Politics

Conservatives Close 2023 With 14-Point Lead in Canadian Politics

The opposition Conservative Party has extended its advantage in Canada’s political scene, a new Research Co. poll has found.In the online survey of a representative national sample, 38% of decided voters would vote for the Conservative candidate in their constituency if an election were held tomorrow, up one point since a similar Research Co. poll conducted in September.

Liberal-NDP Merger Would Not Hurt Conservatives in Canada

Liberal-NDP Merger Would Not Hurt Conservatives in Canada

A merged political organization encompassing the Liberal Party and the New Democratic Party (NDP) would still trail the Conservative Party in a Canadian federal campaign, a new Research Co. poll has found. The online survey of a representative national sample asked Canadians to ponder their options in a federal election if the Liberals and the New Democrats merged into a...