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Mental Health and MAID: Canadians who struggle to get help more likely to support expanding eligibility

Two-in-five who sought mental health care in past year encountered barriers September 28, 2023 – As the debate over expanding eligibility to medical assistance in dying to include individuals whose sole condition is mental illness continues, there is much concern

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Manitoba Election: Kinew and NDP hold six-point advantage at midway mark of campaign

Conservatives viewed as best on economy, NDP on health; NDP viewed as best to form government September 20, 2023 – Halfway through Manitoba’s provincial election campaign, Manitobans will have a chance to see three party leaders square off in a

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Alberta Politics: Support tilts towards backing renewable moratorium, but worries over jobs, power prices linger

Three-in-five believe province is right to resist federal government’s push to net zero September 14, 2023 – As Alberta Premier Danielle Smith pushes back against the federal government’s plans to decarbonize the power grid, Albertans lean towards supporting the recently

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Premiers’ Performance: Facing re-election, Manitoba’s Stefanson’s approval trends upward, but remains low

Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe’s approval drops seven points; Tim Houston’s falls in Nova Scotia September 13, 2023 – In the midst of a contentious provincial election, PC leader and Premier Heather Stefanson will put her half-term record to the test

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Federal Politics: As Conservative convention begins, Poilievre viewed as best PM by 2-to-1 margin over Trudeau

Prime minister’s approval drops to three-year low; party trails by 12-points in vote intention September 7, 2023 – While the Bank of Canada holds steady – for now – on the borrowing rate, there appears to be little end in

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Greenbelt Grief: Ford’s personal approval drops to five-year low, but voters still prefer PCPO to opposition options

Three-quarters say Ontario PCs gave preferential treatment to certain developers September 8, 2023 – As Ontario’s government prepares to further review the Greenbelt, including the lands at the centre of the ongoing controversy, Premier Doug Ford’s personal approval continues to

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