A Deep Dive on Canadian Political Attitudes: Chinese election interference & the Liberal/NDP Agreement
By David Coletto From March 2 to 4, 2023, Abacus Data conducted a national survey of 2,600 adults exploring several topics related to Canadian politics and current events as part of our regular national omnibus surveys. Note, this survey was completed prior to the Prime Minister’s announcement on Monday evening and comments by opposition party
Ontario Politics: PCs lead by 13 as the public reacts to the story about the Ford family stag-and-doe and wedding
By David Coletto From March 2 to 4, 2023, Abacus Data surveyed 1,000 Ontario adults and asked them about their views and intentions as they relate to Ontario provincial politics. Here’s what we found: The PCs lead the Ontario Liberals by 13 points, with the NDP back in third. If a provincial election was held
Some Perspective and Deeper Polling Analysis on the “Canada Feels Broken” Framing
By David Coletto & Richard Jenkins The whole “Canada feels broken” framing and the ensuing debate had us wondering whether Canadians are so down on the state of their country and whether there was any nuance on the subject. Luckily, David owns a polling firm and so we could dig a bit deeper into public
Conservatives keep 8-point lead nationally. Liberal support drops in Quebec by 5 points in 3 weeks.
By David Coletto From February 9 to 18, 2023, Abacus Data conducted a nationally representative survey of 4,000 Canadian adults. The survey asked several questions about the political landscape that we track as part of our regular national omnibus surveys. Here’s what we found: Today, 34% approve, and 49% disapprove of the performance of the
Conservatives open up an 8-point lead over the Liberals as 70%+ Canadians don’t think the Liberal government is focused enough on the cost of living, healthcare or housing.
By David Coletto From January 27 to 30, 2023, Abacus Data conducted a nationally representative survey of 1,500 Canadian adults. The survey asked several questions about the political landscape that we track as part of our regular national omnibus surveys. Here’s what we found: THE PUBLIC MOOD CONTINUES TO WORSEN Today, fewer Canadians think the
Conservatives lead Liberals by 4 as inflation, healthcare, and the economy in focus.
By David Coletto If an election were held today, 35% would vote for the Conservative Party, 31% for the Liberal Party, 18% for the NDP, and 7% for the BQ. There have been little change since the end of November. The Conservatives are ahead in British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba. The Conservatives and Liberals
Six in ten Canadians believe an electric vehicle will ultimately cost them less than a gas car
Most Canadians believe that an electric vehicle will end up costing them less, despite a higher upfront cost, than a gas vehicle. Almost six in ten Canadians believe that an electric vehicle will end up being cheaper for them over a gas vehicle, while 41% think gas will end up being cheaper. At the same
Canadians see a Clean Energy System as More Affordable and More Secure than a Fossil Fuel Energy System
Eight in ten think it’s important for Canada to invest in clean energy opportunities in response to the American Inflation Reduction Act investments in climate action. In the latest round of survey work by Clean Energy Canada and Abacus Data, Canadians believe a clean energy system that includes hydro, wind, solar power and electric vehicles would
Holiday Celebrations Reborn, Regardless of What Public Health and Officials Say
By: Michael Monopoli In our latest national survey completed on November 30th, we asked Canadians about their plans for holiday gatherings. Comparing our results to last year, Canadians are significantly more comfortable celebrating with family and friends this holiday season. This year, only 12% intend to restrict their holiday plans to household members only. This
