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Deficit Doubts: Past CPC, Bloc voters drive plurality view federal government should do more to get out of the red
Doubling of GST rebate popular, even among 50% of those who prefer reduced spending overall April 3, 2023 – After unprecedented spending during the COVID-19 pandemic, there has been increasing pressure in some corners of Canada for the Liberal government
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Federal Vote Deep Dive: Despite national lead, major urban centres represent a significant obstacle for CPC
Liberals hold significant advantage in Montreal, Toronto, Vancouver; CPC dominate in Albertan metros March 30, 2023 – Members of the Liberal government will embark on a cross-country tour to promote the benefits of its new budget, released on March 28,
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Mr. Biden Goes to Ottawa: China tops list of issues Canadians want PM-President summit to address
72% in Canada say the U.S. is this nation’s “best friend”; 80% say America takes it for granted March 21, 2023 – U.S. President Joe Biden arrives in Canada this week with a promise, per the White House, to “reaffirm
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Bank Account Blues: Half of Canadians say they’re worse off than a year ago, far fewer expect improvement
Budget looms; cost of living a higher concern than health care, environment for those in financial rut March 20, 2023 – As the federal government prepares to table its budget on March 28, a turbulent year has left many Canadians
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Federal Politics: Liberals trail CPC by six points in vote intention; but Poilievre lags Trudeau in likeability
Trudeau’s approval declines to 37 per cent, but only one-third have favourable view of Poilievre March 16, 2023 – Weeks of questions over potential foreign interference in Canadian elections – and the federal government’s handling of the issue – have
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Premiers’ Performance: Three premiers face re-election in 2023; others spring forward, a few fall back
One-third approve of Ford in Ontario (33%); Furey, Moe hold the approval of three-in-five March 15, 2023 – Three of Canada’s premiers will be particularly focused on renewal of mandate, growth in population, and rejuvenation of their political fortunes this
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