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Back to homepageCOVID-19: Two-in-three Canadians say borders should be closed to keep sun-seekers close to home
Nine-in-ten say politicians must set an example and stay home January 14, 2021 – What happens when heightened anxiety from a deadly surge in new coronavirus infections combines with general pandemic fatigue and fury over Canadian politicians seeking heat in
Read MorePremiers’ Performance: The year of COVID-19 draws to a close with most, but not all holding majority approval
Amid worsening situations in their provinces, Jason Kenney, Brian Pallister receive worst approval ratings December 1, 2020 – Canada’s second wave of the coronavirus continues to challenge Canadians – and their premiers – from coast to coast. With infections on
Read MoreQuestions over vaccine rollout drive negative perceptions of Trudeau government’s crisis management
PM’s own political fortunes untouched by worsening views of federal COVID-19 management December 3, 2020 – As Canadians watch Britons and New Yorkers roll up their sleeves – literally – in preparation to receive much-coveted first doses of COVID-19 vaccines,
Read MoreProvincial Spotlight: As pandemic wears on, governments losing support on economic, COVID-19 management
Political realities in Alberta and Manitoba change over the year with opposition parties gaining strength December 10, 2020 – New data from the non-profit Angus Reid Institute finds majorities in most – but not all – provinces saying their respective
Read MoreMost say Trudeau government handling COVID-19 crisis well, but Liberals, CPC remain in virtual tie on vote intent
Canadians equally divided over whether they approve or disapprove of prime minister November 10, 2020 – Promising news about a COVID-19 vaccine produced by Pfizer, of which Canada has already purchased 20 million doses, has been met with ebullience on
Read MoreNDP holds lead in BC campaign; voters divided between picking the party they want, blocking the party they don’t
NDP maintains comfortable lead; BC Greens may be the party to watch in final week Friday, October 16, 2020 – As British Columbians weigh in on the only televised debate in the BC election campaign, the latest public opinion survey
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