2025 Canadian Election

There's a whole new opinion environment in Canada

I'm seeing signals in the data that many Canadians are open to new ideas and are reconsidering how they've felt for over a year.

Feb 9 •

Here's why dumping the carbon tax or capital gains tax changes won't be enough for the Liberals.

Why the problem facing the Liberals runs deeper - it's about motivation and intention, not just policy.

Jan 28 •

Conservatives hold 26-point lead

So far, we haven't seen any movement as the Liberal leadership race kicks off

Jan 19 •

How has Trudeau's resignation impacted public opinion?

Plus a initial look at polling on possible Liberal leadership candidates

Jan 9 •

Liberal Leadership: Would You Order a Dish You Know Nothing About Off a Menu?

Some thoughts on polling the potential impact of the Liberal leadership candidates

Jan 7 •

Beyond Left & Right: Another Way of Understanding Canadian Public Opinion

A long read on the dimensions of ideology in Canada and what it means for 2025 and beyond

Jan 2 •

Between Scarcity and Stability

A Year-End Reflection on Canadian Public Opinion and the Road to 2025

Dec 22, 2024 •

What impact did Freeland's resignation have on political opinions?

The first poll after the bombshell events yesterday in Canadian politics

Dec 17, 2024 •

No Trump Bump or GST Holiday Boost for Liberals

The latest Abacus Data poll has the Conservatives ahead by 23 as the mood of the country dips to the lowest point in our tracking.

Dec 8, 2024 •

People don’t vote for you because of what you do, but because of why you do it.

Why the GST Holiday and Rebate Cheques Is Unlikely to Move the Needle for Trudeau’s Liberals

Nov 24, 2024 •

Liberals now tied with NDP for Second. No "Trump Bump"

The latest Abacus Data poll

Nov 21, 2024 •

Weekend Listening or Watching: The Herle Burly

A deep deep dive on public opinion and the factors that helped Trump win

Nov 16, 2024 •

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