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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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Bill C-51: Support declines after months of protest, but strong majority still backs anti-terror legislation
Number of people who say the legislation “goes too far” nearly doubles since February. May 25, 2015 – Vocal opposition to, painstaking review of, and widespread protest against Bill C-51 have had some negative impact on Canadian support for the
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Canadians evenly divided on release of Omar Khadr
Lack of consensus also extends to whether Khadr has been “treated fairly”. May 25, 2015 – More than a dozen years after he allegedly killed an American soldier in Afghanistan, there is little consensus among Canadians in how they view
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When disaster strikes abroad, Canadians are divided on who’s responsible for getting them home safe
Most look to government in situations like Nepal earthquake; onus shifts to individuals in other scenarios May 8, 2015 – When Canadians are stranded by some disaster abroad – such as the recent earthquake in Nepal – who should be
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Historic vote sweeps NDP to victory in Alberta
Issue analysis: what was behind the first sea change in Alberta politics in 44 years? May 6, 2015 – Most polls projected a historic upset in the Alberta election, with a province-wide Angus Reid Institute poll illustrating some of the
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The Modi Visit: Canadians express interest in free trade with India, doubts about nuclear deal
April 14, 2015 – As Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrives on a three-day state visit to Canada, people in this country feel positively towards his homeland in general, but their top-of-mind images of the country aren’t always glowing. They
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