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Trudeau government’s handling of SNC-Lavalin affair opens seven-point lead for CPC over Liberals
Two-thirds of Canadians say the SNC-Lavalin affair is a sign of ‘deeper scandal’ in the PMO February 26, 2019 – As political watchers across the country await with bated breath testimony from former Attorney General and Justice Minister Jody Wilson-Raybould,
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Liberal love-in? Trudeau’s approval among his base tops what CPC, NDP bases feel for Scheer, Singh
Opposition leaders must overcome significant unknown factor among their own supporters October 16, 2018 – As stopwatches are set in the count down to an expected federal election 12 months from now, the latest public opinion survey from the Angus
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Cannabis Countdown: Anxiety lingers over impact on impaired driving, organized crime and use among minors
Half say their province isn’t ready as October 17th deadline for legalization approaches September 25, 2018 – With less than a month until the legalization of recreational marijuana, a new study from the Angus Reid Institute finds Canadians are three
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Trade, Trump and Tariffs: With supply management a key sticking point, Canadians divided over its future
45 per cent are less confident that Canada, U.S. will resolve differences after U.S.-Mexico breakthrough August 29, 2018 – As news Mexico and the U.S. have largely resolved their trade differences is absorbed on this side of the border, Canadians
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Trudeau Groping Allegation: most past Liberal voters unfazed, but one-in-five say PM’s response ‘inadequate’
Politics, rather than gender, drives differences in opinion on the issue July 20, 2018 – Weeks of unflattering headlines and uncomfortable questions about an allegation of inappropriate touching almost two decades ago do not appear to have had significant damaging
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Canadians feeling confident, not cowed, post G7; prefer harder line in negotiations with Trump
Prime Minister’s approval sees double-digit jump after tête-à-tête with U.S. President June 15, 2018 – In the week since a post-G7 escalation in rhetoric and diplomatic tension between the U.S. and Canada, a majority of Canadians appear to have warmed
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