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Ontario PCs Start 2026 in Front, But Appetite for Change Grows as Affordability and Health Care Define the Risk

Doug Ford and the Progressive Conservatives begin 2026 in a dominant position. Our latest survey finds the PCs continue to hold a wide lead on vote intention and remain the default choice for many Ontarians. But beneath that topline advantage, there is a building undercurrent of restlessness. Nearly half now say it is definitely time […]

Announcing Eddie Sheppard’s Promotion to Executive Vice President

I’m very pleased to share that Eddie Sheppard has been promoted to Executive Vice President at Abacus Data. Since joining our team in August 2023, Eddie has had an outsized impact on our work, our thinking, and our growth. He leads our research team with rigour and clarity, setting the standard for quality, insight, and […]

Public Opinion Is the Roadmap for Advocacy Success

In advocacy, files can move, stall, or never get off the ground but because decision makers may not know what the public thinks. They may not know whether the public sees the problem the same way they do (or if something is a problem at all), whether proposed solutions feel realistic, and whether people care […]