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Back to homepageCanadians excited about Trudeau win, less so about key campaign promises on refugees, TFSAs, pot
Opinions over what Trudeau should tackle first depend on where Canadians live, how they voted November 2, 2015 – As Prime Minister-designate Justin Trudeau puts the final touches on a soon-to-be-revealed cabinet, Canadians are expressing confidence in his ability to lead
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
Read MoreElection 2015: Liberals edge Conservatives as volatile electorate mulls final choice before last campaign weekend
Momentum and softness of NDP vote give Liberals more room to grow late in writ period, CPC appears stalled October 16, 2015 – Election 2015 enters its final weekend with the Liberal Party of Canada (LPC) holding a four point
Read MoreCanadians divided along political lines over whether to accept thousands of refugees in current crisis
Poll reveals schism between religious and non-religious Conservative Party supporters September 4, 2015 – With the Harper government under fire on the campaign trail for its reaction to the European migrant crisis and refugee policy in general, new data from
Read MoreAs election looms late this fall, Newfoundland and Labrador premier begins to feel the chill
NL’s Davis sees job approval slide ahead of November 30th election September 1, 2015 – Almost forgotten outside Canada’s easternmost province is the fact that the federal election isn’t the only time voters will go to the polls late this
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