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Provincial Spotlight: As pandemic wears on, governments losing support on economic, COVID-19 management
Political realities in Alberta and Manitoba change over the year with opposition parties gaining strength December 10, 2020 – New data from the non-profit Angus Reid Institute finds majorities in most – but not all – provinces saying their respective
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Most say Trudeau government handling COVID-19 crisis well, but Liberals, CPC remain in virtual tie on vote intent
Canadians equally divided over whether they approve or disapprove of prime minister November 10, 2020 – Promising news about a COVID-19 vaccine produced by Pfizer, of which Canada has already purchased 20 million doses, has been met with ebullience on
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NDP holds lead in BC campaign; voters divided between picking the party they want, blocking the party they don’t
NDP maintains comfortable lead; BC Greens may be the party to watch in final week Friday, October 16, 2020 – As British Columbians weigh in on the only televised debate in the BC election campaign, the latest public opinion survey
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A Tale of Two Voters: Shifting dynamics tighten BC Election race in its final days
While early voters heavily favour NDP, those yet to vote split almost evenly between two main parties October 20, 2020 – As British Columbia’s three main political parties vie to lock in the support of voters who have yet to
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Saskatchewan Election: Voters lean heavily toward re-electing Sask Party, disenchanted by lack of third option
Premier Scott Moe holds considerable advantage on personal appeal over NDP leader Ryan Meili October 15, 2020 – Advanced voting begins next week in Saskatchewan, with voters heading to the polls to elect their provincial government during a period of
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BC Election: New Democrats seen as best on health and social issues, but lag BC Liberals on economic growth
Just two-in-five voters say they’re absolutely certain which party they will support October 6, 2020 – As one of the most unique provincial election campaigns in B.C. history runs through its third week, new data from the non-profit Angus Reid
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