Category: Canadian Politics

The Political Dynamics of Happiness and Joy. On this, we aren’t as divided as you might think.

September 25, 2024

In challenging times, it’s easy to focus on the things that divide us—our political leanings, ou […]

Understanding the Divide: How Canadians See the Opioid Crisis

September 20, 2024

From September 5 to 12, 2024, Abacus Data conducted a national survey of 3,000 Canadian adults (18+) […]

Abacus Data Poll: As Parliament Resumes and on the Eve of Two Crucial Byelections, the Conservatives lead by 21

September 15, 2024

From September 5 to 12, 2024, Abacus Data conducted a national survey of 2,964 Canadian adults explo […]

Should the Federal Government Intervene if Air Canada Pilots go on Strike?

September 13, 2024

From September 5 to 11, 2024, Abacus Data conducted a national survey of 2,761 Canadian adults as pa […]

Abacus Data Ontario Poll: Ontario PCs lead by 16 as the public describes Premier Ford as friendly, but dishonest.

August 31, 2024

From August 14 to August 17, 2024, Abacus Data conducted a survey of 1,028 eligible voters in Ontari […]

Abacus Data Poll: Conservatives lead by 17 as 4 in 10 federal Conservative supporters say their vote is more about disliking PM Trudeau and the Liberals than liking Pierre Poilievre and the Conservatives.

August 21, 2024

From August 14 to 18, 2024 Abacus Data conducted a national survey of 2,300 Canadian adults explorin […]

What Policy Ideas Attract and Repel Canadian Voters? A look at the “Third Rails” of Canadian Politics

August 18, 2024

What are the “third rail” policy issues of Canadian politics? The “third rail̶ […]

Abacus Data Poll: More Canadians Believe Kamala Harris Will Win Presidential Election Than Do Donald Trump

August 13, 2024

As the US political landscape rapidly shifted over the past three weeks, Abacus Data conducted a nat […]

Abacus Data Poll: Conservatives lead by 20 as positive impressions of Pierre Poilievre rise

August 11, 2024

From July 31 to August 7, 2024 Abacus Data conducted a national survey of 1,550 Canadian adults expl […]

Abacus Data Ontario Poll: LCBO strike seems to have had little impact on Ontario’s political opinions. PCs lead Liberals by 18.

July 27, 2024

From July 16 to 21, 2024, Abacus Data conducted a survey of 1,000 eligible voters in Ontario explori […]