China, Canada and Challenging Diplomacy: Two-in-three Canadians believe Beijing did attempt election interference

Majority of Liberal voters agree China likely tried to interfere; most say gov’t needs to take a harder line March 1, 2023 – The latest allegations to strain an already challenged diplomatic relationship between Ottawa and Beijing have a majority

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Canada’s Global Image: Half of Canadians believe nation’s international reputation is on the decline

More than half of Canadians want defence spending to increase to NATO target, but the rest don’t May 16, 2023 – A cache of leaked Pentagon documents recently confirmed a secret that many have suspected for years, as Prime Minister

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Deficit Doubts: Past CPC, Bloc voters drive plurality view federal government should do more to get out of the red

Doubling of GST rebate popular, even among 50% of those who prefer reduced spending overall April 3, 2023 – After unprecedented spending during the COVID-19 pandemic, there has been increasing pressure in some corners of Canada for the Liberal government

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Federal Vote Deep Dive: Despite national lead, major urban centres represent a significant obstacle for CPC

Liberals hold significant advantage in Montreal, Toronto, Vancouver; CPC dominate in Albertan metros March 30, 2023 – Members of the Liberal government will embark on a cross-country tour to promote the benefits of its new budget, released on March 28,

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Mr. Biden Goes to Ottawa: China tops list of issues Canadians want PM-President summit to address

72% in Canada say the U.S. is this nation’s “best friend”; 80% say America takes it for granted March 21, 2023 – U.S. President Joe Biden arrives in Canada this week with a promise, per the White House, to “reaffirm

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Friends and foes: Most Canadians say Ottawa should approach China as a ‘threat’ or ‘enemy’

Views of U.S. warm from 2020 lows; three-in-five Canadians view America favourably March 10, 2023 – In the aftermath of a Chinese test of Canadian airspace, and, alleged attempts of interference in the last two Canadian elections, there are few

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