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Abacus Data is hiring a Vice President, Public Affairs, or Director, Public Affairs
Location: Ottawa or Toronto, ON – Hybrid and flexible work environment Compensation: Base salary Performance bonus of 20% to 30% of salary Additional marketing bonus for new business development and client loyalty Expected start date: August 2023 Role: We are looking for an experienced, energetic, self-starting research and public affairs professional to support the company’s […]
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Canadians and Health Care: Workplace and Group Insurance Plans
On behalf of the Canadian Life and Health Insurance Association, Abacus Data and Spark Insights conducted a nationwide survey of 1500 adult Canadians. The interviewing was done online between February 20 and 25th, 2023. This is #5 of a series of 5 releases highlighting key findings from that study. More information can be sought from […]
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Canadians and Healthcare: Satisfaction and feelings about delivery options in 2023
On behalf of the Canadian Life and Health Insurance Association, Abacus Data and Spark Insights conducted a nationwide survey of 1,500 adult Canadians. The interviewing was done online between February 20 and 25, 2023. This is the first of a series of releases highlighting key findings from that study. More information can be sought from […]
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Join Abacus Data as a Consultant / Senior Consultant
Location: Abacus Data operates offices in Ottawa & Toronto. A team member can be based anywhere in Canada but preference will be given to candidates who can commute to the location at least once a week. Compensation: Salary: $70,000 to $85,000 is typical for this role, however the compensation package may be increased or decreased […]
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Alberta Politics: UCP and NDP tied as undecideds rise
Last week, Abacus Data surveyed 700 adults living in Alberta and asked them several questions about their views and intentions as the provincial election approaches. Here are the key takeaways from this research: 1 – The UCP and NDP are tied province-wide as undecideds increase. 35% of Albertans would vote UCP (down 5), 35% would […]
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Conservatives keep 8-point lead nationally. Liberal support drops in Quebec by 5 points in 3 weeks.
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 federal government, a […]
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Is Love in the Air?
One of the perks of working at a polling firm is the ability to ask questions about anything. This gives us a unique lens into Canadians’ thoughts on a number of important issues, but also things like when it’s socially appropriate to move in together or meet the parents. For Valentine’s Day this year, we […]
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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.
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 country is headed […]
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Conservatives lead Liberals by 4 as inflation, healthcare, and the economy in focus.
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 are statistically tied […]
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Are Canadians Stepping Into 2023 on the Right Foot?
For many of us, a new year symbolizes a fresh start. A time for resolutions, resets and redefining our goals. But we are curious, are Canadians starting 2023 off on the right foot? How many of us had a positive mindset heading into 2023? Well, we looked into our happiness monitor numbers for some insights. […]