Category: Politics

Abacus Data Poll: Optimism reaches a multi-year high as Canadians ease into summer. Carney government maintains strong support, but vote choice remains tight.

July 6, 2025

From June 26 to July 2, 2025, Abacus Data conducted a nationally representative survey of 1,500 Cana […]

Fixing the Macro to Solve the Micro: How to Bring the Public Along

June 19, 2025

One of the defining features of Canada’s new political era is the Carney government’s explicit a […]

Governing in the Age of Reassurance: What public opinion will ask of the new Carney government and what it means for public affairs

May 5, 2025

In the wake of the 2025 election, the Carney government enters power at a time when Canadians aren†[…]

Character, Not Charisma: What Canadians Want From Their Leaders Now

May 2, 2025

We are living through a profound shift in the Canadian psyche—one that is already transforming how […]

Abacus Data Poll: Houston Government More Popular Now Than in November, 50% Approval in a Challenging Time.

April 7, 2025

We’re back with more polling results and analysis from Nova Scotia.   This time, we are shari […]

For Gen Z this is still the cost-of-living election, but will they vote?

April 5, 2025

The inauguration of President Trump, tariff announcements and other commentary, and a new Prime Mini […]

Canadians Want Housing Policy Reform, Highlighting the Need for Faster Development and Innovative Financing

April 4, 2025

Between November 6 and 18, Abacus Data conducted a national survey of 4,001 Canadian adults (18+) to […]

64% of Canadians support an immediate stop to buying military equipment from the U.S. – Majority support loosening budget restrictions and increasing defence spending

The Canadian public is facing significant uncertainty as the new U.S. administration disrupts geopol […]

The Politics of Precarity: How Economic and Social Uncertainty Can Shape Canadian Voter Preferences 

April 3, 2025

Between March 17 and 20, 2025, Abacus Data conducted a national survey of 1,500 Canadian adults (18+ […]

Why did Ontario voters vote the way they did? A debrief on the 2025 Ontario provincial election

March 11, 2025

Ontario’s latest provincial election proved to be another decisive win for Doug Ford’s Progressi […]