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Back to homepageFive-Year Decline: Canadians growing more critical of their provincial governments as unresolved issues linger
Most believe their province is performing poorly on their top two priorities: health care and cost of living March 13, 2024 – New data from the non-profit Angus Reid Institute finds Canadians in most provinces across the country significantly more
Read MoreB.C. Spotlight: In the face of heavy criticism on key issues, BC NDP still top choice ahead of October election
In an expected election year, 43% would vote NDP, 22% each back BC Conservatives, BC United March 18, 2024 – There are no shortage of story lines ahead of an expected October provincial election in British Columbia. Premier David Eby
Read MoreSaskatchewan Spotlight: Sask Party preferred on top issues, hold double-digit vote intention lead
Despite 50%-38% lead over opposition NDP, Saskatchewan Party support at lowest point in four years March 15, 2024 – New data from the non-profit Angus Reid Institute find the incumbent Saskatchewan Party facing a competitive situation in the province’s two
Read MorePremiers’ Performance: In election year, half approve of Moe and Eby, Higgs has steep hill to climb
Ford and Legault, leaders of two most populous provinces, hold approval of just one-in-three residents March 11, 2024 – For three of Canada’s provincial leaders, campaign season is not far off. Saskatchewan’s Scott Moe and British Columbia’s David Eby head
Read MoreB.C. Land Act: Voters divided over increased decision-making authority for Indigenous governments
Most say more time needed to study the matter, would support a provincial referendum February 13, 2024 – A significant change to the British Columbia Land Act has been put in motion by the provincial government, but most residents in
Read MoreBlast radius: Satisfaction with provincial governments crashes after years of COVID-19, cost of living crisis
Health care performance has dropped precipitously; one-in-four say their province doing a good job now January 9, 2024 – One of the benefits history offers is perspective. In Canada, that history is unfolding day by day, year over year, and
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