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Alberta Politics: NDP holds slight lead in vote intention over UCP
Most would-be NDP voters support some form of provincial sales tax March 12, 2021 – The urgency to revive Alberta’s ailing economy has once again raised debate over whether the province should continue to hold onto its “Alberta Advantage” as
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COVID-19: Two-in-three Canadians say borders should be closed to keep sun-seekers close to home
Nine-in-ten say politicians must set an example and stay home January 14, 2021 – What happens when heightened anxiety from a deadly surge in new coronavirus infections combines with general pandemic fatigue and fury over Canadian politicians seeking heat in
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Premiers’ Performance: The year of COVID-19 draws to a close with most, but not all holding majority approval
Amid worsening situations in their provinces, Jason Kenney, Brian Pallister receive worst approval ratings December 1, 2020 – Canada’s second wave of the coronavirus continues to challenge Canadians – and their premiers – from coast to coast. With infections on
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Provincial Spotlight: As pandemic wears on, governments losing support on economic, COVID-19 management
Political realities in Alberta and Manitoba change over the year with opposition parties gaining strength December 10, 2020 – New data from the non-profit Angus Reid Institute finds majorities in most – but not all – provinces saying their respective
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NDP holds lead in BC campaign; voters divided between picking the party they want, blocking the party they don’t
NDP maintains comfortable lead; BC Greens may be the party to watch in final week Friday, October 16, 2020 – As British Columbians weigh in on the only televised debate in the BC election campaign, the latest public opinion survey
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A Tale of Two Voters: Shifting dynamics tighten BC Election race in its final days
While early voters heavily favour NDP, those yet to vote split almost evenly between two main parties October 20, 2020 – As British Columbia’s three main political parties vie to lock in the support of voters who have yet to
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