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How did the Alberta wildfires impact the campaign?

How did the Alberta wildfires impact the campaign?

Just as we anticipated in our final pre-poll survey, Danielle Smith and the United Conservatives ended up on top when all the votes were tallied. That same survey also dug into how Alberta’s wildfires may have influenced voter sentiment. Based on responses from 1,200 eligible Albertan voters from May 26 to May 28, 2023, we examined the Albertan experience with …
United Conservatives poised for victory in a very close Alberta election: Abacus Data Poll

United Conservatives poised for victory in a very close Alberta election: Abacus Data Poll

Analyzing the final poll of an election is both an exciting and anxiety-inducing exercise, especially when the election is close. Throughout the pre-campaign and campaign periods in Alberta, I’ve tried to offer a deeper understanding of what’s going on in the province, starting with our first survey back in December. That survey suggested that Danielle Smith and the UCP could …
How Much Money Do You Need to Earn to Live Comfortably?

How Much Money Do You Need to Earn to Live Comfortably?

The last year has shown that living costs can be high and unpredictable. The cost of food and other home goods has meant living a comfortable life day-to-day is more pricey for everyone. And the rapid rise in house prices, not yet matched by wage increases, have meant other living costs have put comfort out of reach for more folks …