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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 […]
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Gen Z thinks you need to make $100,000 to live comfortably – how realistic is that? – The Globe and Mail
Young people know what they’re up against trying to afford adulthood. Do the rest of us? A recent poll by Abacus Data asked adults of all ages how …
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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 […]
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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 […]
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Danielle Smith's UCP leading slightly in Alberta election: poll – Toronto Star
All eyes remain on battleground Calgary where the UCP appears to have a slight edge over Rachel Notley’s NDP.
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Pollsters say Poilievre leadership kicked Conservative 'fundraising juggernaut' into … – The Hill Times
Abacus Data CEO David Coletto echoed Nanos’ evaluation, noting that while the Conservatives have consistently outperformed the Liberals on …
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338Canada: High stakes and deadlock in Alberta – POLITICO
The Conservative and NDP leaders square off Thursday in the only debate of the campaign. Alberta Premier Danielle Smith speaks at a microphone flanked …
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The rise of the mocktail – Ottawa Magazine
An Abacus Data survey of 1,500 Canadians fielded in mid-January found that 16 per cent of Canadians intend to drink less because of the new alcohol consumption guidelines.
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Abacus Poll: UCP leads NDP in Alberta with one week to go.
After the leaders’ debate last Thursday, we launched our second last survey of the campaign to gauge what impact the debate and campaign may be having on voting intentions. The survey was conducted from May 19 to 22, 2023, and surveyed 1,507 eligible voters in Alberta online. In this report, I specifically highlight the results […]
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NDP and UCP Statistically Tied in Alberta
Over the weekend we released a new poll that found the NDP taking a lead over the UCP. Several other polls have been released or leaked which have found varying results – from a large UCP lead to a large NDP lead. So I wanted to verify and update the province-wide picture and conducted a […]