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Federal Politics: Trudeau still seen as best PM, but Conservatives ‘best to form government’
Almost half (45%) say it’s ‘time for a change in government’ – highest mark since Liberals took office September 28, 2017 – It was a turbulent summer for Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and his government, which has faced criticism for
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Most Canadians approve of nomination of Julie Payette to be Governor General
Payette’s nomination is most popular in her native Quebec, and among past Liberal Party voters August 25, 2017 – Canada’s next Governor General boasts an impressive background: An astronaut, she was the first Canadian woman to board the International Space
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Trudeau maintains majority approval, but new Conservative leader helps shrink vote intention gap
Andrew Scheer seen as best leader on the economy; anxiety over deficit has doubled since election June 15, 2017 – A year and a half into his mandate, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau continues to hold the approval of more than
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As Conservative leader, Scheer must balance core voters’ values with party’s need for growth
Available CPC voters differ from the party’s base on key issues, view of Canada’s future June 1, 2017 – As newly-elected Conservative leader Andrew Scheer cuts his teeth in his first week on the job and in Parliament, he may
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Taking on Trump: Moderate confidence in Trudeau government to effectively represent national interests in the U.S.
Six-in-ten have a negative impression of new administration based on what Trump has done so far March 6, 2017 – Between shouts-out from the presidential podium during his first speech to a joint session of Congress, to multiple handshakes in
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Is the Honeymoon ending? Trudeau’s declining job approval in Ontario drives ten-point national slide
Number of Ontarians who approve of PM’s job performance drops 16 points since September December 15, 2016 – In a sign ardour for the Prime Minister may be cooling, the number of Canadians who say they approve of the job
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