Federal Politics
Back to homepageTaking 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
Read MoreIs 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
Read MoreFederal 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,
Read MoreStyle, 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
Read MoreThe 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
Read MoreAnalysis: 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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