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Federal Politics: Liberal support continues to drop as left-of-centre voters search for alternatives
Scheer top choice for best PM but May holds highest approval rating of any federal leader May 3, 2019 – The ongoing fragmentation of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s 2015 progressive coalition is paying dividends for Canada’s other left-of-centre parties. A
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Federal Politics: As Liberal support bleeds to other parties, CPC vote stays solid
Trudeau’s favourability among the public continues to sink alongside Liberal fortunes March 28, 2019 – Two months of scandal have eroded support for Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and his Liberal Party, opening up a nine-point lead among Canadian voters who
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China-Canada relations: in fraught times, there is little consensus on how best to resolve tensions
Most say human rights should trump trade in guiding Canada’s approach to relations with China February 1, 2019 – Amid deteriorating diplomatic relations between Beijing and Ottawa triggered by the arrest of Huawei CFO Meng Wanzhou, public opinion reflects acute
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Cabinet construct: Canadians lean towards gender parity among ministers as a goal, not the standard
Regional balance viewed as more important than gender balance, diversity January 18, 2018 – The latest round of cabinet shuffling this week offered a window into the Liberal government’s strategy when it comes to creating what it believes is the
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Federal Cabinet Ratings: A happy new year for Freeland; Hussen, Sohi face cold winter
Files Trudeau government has found itself vulnerable on take toll on ministers responsible for them December 14, 2018 – While members of the federal cabinet prepare to escape the political and literal biting cold of Ottawa during the winter break,
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Winter of Discontent: As Justin Trudeau’s approval deteriorates, can his rivals make gains?
For the first time since October 2015, someone other than Trudeau is seen as best PM December 19, 2018 – At the end of what has been a challenging and at times chaotic year across the federal political landscape, Canadian
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