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There is no clear favourite when Canadians are asked to pick the best stewards of the federal government, a new Research Co. poll has found. The online survey of a representative national sample asked Canadians to select up to four of Canada’s 24 prime ministers as the best—and worst—the country has ever had. Five men are included as the list...
Mark Carney holds a significant lead over Pierre Poilievre when voters ponder who would make the best prime minister. Vancouver, BC [February 9, 2026] – The governing Liberal Party remains ahead of all other contenders in Canada’s federal political scene, a new Research Co. poll has found. In the online survey of a representative national sample, 45% of decided voters...
Only a third of Canadians currently hold favourable views on immigration, a new Research Co. poll has found. In the online survey of a representative national sample, 34% of Canadians think immigration is having a mostly positive effect in Canada, down nine points since a similar Research Co. poll conducted in July 2025. Almost half of Canadians (48%, +9) say...
The proportion of Albertans who are in favour of sovereignty has increased over the past year and a half, a new Research Co. poll has found. In the online survey of a representative national sample, 31% of Albertans support Alberta becoming a country independent from Canada, up nine points since a similar Research Co. poll conducted in June 2023. Just...
Very few Canadians look fondly at the current President of the United States, a new Research Co. poll has found. In the online survey of a representative national sample, only 18% of Canadians have a favourable opinion of Donald Trump, while just over three-in-four (76%) hold unfavourable views. Positive views on Trump reach 21% in Alberta and 20% in Ontario...
The perceptions of Canadians on the existing guidelines that allow medical assistance in dying have not gone through severe fluctuations over the past two years, a new Research Co. poll has found. In the online survey of a representative national sample, 52% of Canadians are satisfied with the regulations, up four points since a similar Research Co. poll conducted in...
The governing BC New Democratic Party (NDP) is ahead of all challengers in British Columbia’s political scene, a new Research Co. poll has found. In the online survey of a representative provincial sample, 44% of decided voters would cast a ballot for the BC NDP candidate in their constituency, up one point since a similar Research Co. poll conducted in...
While most Canadians believe the country’s financial standing is not ideal at this point, there has been a marked increase in positive perceptions over the past five months, a new Research Co. poll has found. In the online survey of a representative national sample, 62% of Canadians say the economic conditions in Canada are “poor” or “very poor” today, down...
A sizeable proportion of British Columbians would like to see more action on the child care file, a new Research Co. poll has found. In the online survey of a representative provincial sample, more than four-in-five British Columbians (82%) think it is “very important” or “moderately important” that the provincial government continues to deliver on its commitment to build a...
Support for the governing Liberal Party is not as strong across Canada as it was during the summer, a new Research Co. poll has found. In the online survey of a representative national sample, 43% of decided voters would support the Liberal candidate in their riding, down four points since a similar Research Co. poll conducted in July. The Conservative...
Almost half of Liberal voters in 2025 are open to a merger with the New Democratic Party (NDP). Vancouver, BC [July 7, 2025] – The governing Liberal Party remains the top choice for voters in Canada two and a half months after the last federal election, a new Research Co. poll has found. In the online survey of a representative...
More than two-in-five Canadians are concerned about possible meddling from the United States if Alberta ultimately holds a referendum on sovereignty, a new Research Co. poll has found. In the online survey of a representative national sample, 45% of Canadians say it is “very likely” or “moderately likely” that the United States will take steps to annex Alberta as an...
In the 20th century, when countries waged internal battles over their future, the intellectual stature of proponents and opponents was rarely in doubt. Pierre Trudeau and René Lévesque were featured on the cover of TIME Magazine in February 1978. Jean Chrétien and Jacques Parizeau would have probably enjoyed the same treatment in October 1995, had the United States not been...
Two-in-five voters in this year’s federal election (40%) think the possibility of Alberta separation is real, while 46% disagree. Vancouver, BC [May 8, 2025] – Many voters across Canada are willing to explore modifications to the way the members of the House of Commons are chosen, a new Research Co. “Exit Poll” poll has found. In the online survey of...
A side-by-side test of two political advertisements from the main federal parties in Canada yields mixed results, a new Research Co. “Exit Poll” poll has found. The online survey of a representative national sample of English-speaking Canadians who voted in the 2025 federal election showed respondents two advertisements that were featured on broadcast television in the final days of the...
Favourable views of the United States among Canadians have dropped to the lowest level recorded in the past seven years, a new Research Co. poll has found. In the online survey of a representative national sample, only 26% of Canadians have a positive opinion of the United States, down 28 points since a similar Research Co. poll conducted in July...
The 1949 Canadian federal election – the first to be held under “Pax Americana” – gave the Liberal party under Louis St. Laurent 49 per cent of the vote and 191 of the 262 seats at stake in the House of Commons. The outcome, as the final count is still underway, is not as great for the Liberals under Mark...
Canadian voters are deeply divided when assessing the possible outcome of the 2025 federal election, a new Research Co. “Exit Poll” poll has found. In the online survey of a representative national sample of Canadians who voted in the 2025 federal election, 49% of respondents say they would be “very upset” if the Conservative Party forms the government, while a...
Likely voters who are Millennials or Generation Z members are more concerned about housing than their older counterparts. Vancouver, BC [April 27, 2025] – The Liberal Party heads to tomorrow’s federal election in Canada as the frontrunner, a new Research Co. poll has found. In the online survey of a representative national sample of likely voters and Canadians who have...
More than four-in-five decided voters in Canada are supporting either of the two main parties with a week left in the federal campaign, a new Research Co. poll has found. In the online survey of a representative national sample of likely voters, 43% of decided voters would back the Liberal Party (-1 since a similar Research Co. poll conducted in...
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.
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.
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...
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...
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...
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...
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.
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...
– 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...
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...
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.
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.
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.
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.
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...
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.
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...
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...
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...
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.
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...
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...
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...
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...
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%...
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...
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...
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.
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...
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.
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...