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Federal Politics: Two-in-three Canadians approve of PM Justin Trudeau
Canadian satisfaction with government rising, though confidence in the economy lags September 15, 2016 – As Prime Minister Justin Trudeau rounds the bases on the first anniversary of the election that gave him and his Liberal caucus a majority mandate,
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Style, substance, or both? Canadians weigh in on Liberals’ first House of Commons session
Most see government working as well as or better than it did with Harper as PM June 22, 2016 – With the House of Commons in the first days of its summer recess, a new public opinion poll from the
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The Harper legacy: Canadians praise cuts to GST, balanced budgets, condemn environmental record
Canadians split over whether outgoing PM solved or worsened country’s biggest problems. October 30, 2015 – As outgoing Prime Minister Stephen Harper quietly prepares for his departure as Canada’s head of government, Canadian views of his accomplishments, failures and ultimate
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Analysis: Trudeau momentum spurs party to “sunny ways” majority as ever-soft NDP voters stampede to Liberals
Among “head versus heart” voters, Liberals won over hearts, spurred by desire for change October 20, 2015 – On the way to a majority government mandate, the Liberal Party of Canada led by Prime Minister-elect Justin Trudeau continued to build on
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Election 2015: Liberals edge Conservatives as volatile electorate mulls final choice before last campaign weekend
Momentum and softness of NDP vote give Liberals more room to grow late in writ period, CPC appears stalled October 16, 2015 – Election 2015 enters its final weekend with the Liberal Party of Canada (LPC) holding a four point
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Federal Politics: the ‘Mulcair Moment’ gains momentum as NDP leader virtually ties Harper on who would make best PM
Latest voting intention numbers put NDP in first place as party to form government while Liberals plunge. June 16, 2015 – With 124 days to go until an expected federal election, the New Democratic Party of Canada (NDP)’s Thomas
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