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1 in 4 Canadians say they avoided travel to the United States because of feelings towards President Trump. Many think less of friends or family who do.

Between January 9 and 14, Abacus Data surveyed 1,850 Canadian adults as part of our national omnibus survey to understand how politics and perceptions of the Trump administration are showing up in something tangible and measurable, whether Canadians are travelling to the United States or choosing not to. The context matters because the shift is […]

New Year, Same Deadlock: Liberals and Conservatives Tied as Trump Re-Emerges and Voters Stay Cautious

Between January 9 and 14, 2026, Abacus Data surveyed 1,850 Canadian adults, offering our first snapshot of the federal political landscape in the new year. This wave captures a political environment that looks familiar on the surface, but shows subtle shifts underneath. Vote intention remains deadlocked between the Liberals and Conservatives, but leader impressions are […]

Canadians Open to an Early Election if Framed Around Stability or a Parliamentary Reset

Between January 9 and 14, 2026, Abacus Data surveyed 1,850 Canadian adults to better understand how Canadians would react to the possibility of an early federal election. With a minority Parliament, rising economic anxiety, and heightened global uncertainty, speculation about political timing has increased. This research does not suggest an election is imminent. Instead, it […]