Angus Reid
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On this site I express MY OWN opinions. Fine if you don’t agree with me but don’t disparage the polls we conduct.Find them @
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The decline of Trudeau over the last 6 months has been spectacular. Now his base is quickly eroding. 40% of those who supported him in last election say he should step down before the next one.
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Majority of Canadians (54%) now say it's time to end Covid restrictions and leave responsibility for isolation to those at risk. This is up from 40% in early January.
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The hate between the extreme right and left inside the culture wars is very concerning. My polling shows that most parents aren’t anti LBGTQ but want more say over the content placed in front of their kids and want to know if their child is switching ID.
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I’m surprised that there isn’t more coverage of the stark difference between Canada and the US on Covid19. With about 10 times the population US has 32 times the number of deaths. Is this because our governments acted more quickly? Because we have better health care? Big story.
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I received an email from a nice person who works at a major university. This is how it was signed after her name : (she/her; settler) This is the first time I’ve come across this convention - Settler. The woman in question was born in Canada. Is this where we’re heading?
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It’s hard to escape the feeling that Canada’s place in the world is much diminished. No more energy leverage with USA, no seat on UN SC since 2000, a pathetic response to pandemic as we pull back vaccines from the charity bin. Economy will lag recovery of others by months. Blame?
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I'm perplexed. Canada is facing issues boarding on crises in health care, housing and inflation. We have a minority govt which most CNDs despise. Yet Jagmeet Singh checks out as an influencer on these policy issue in exchange for a promise on dental care which will never happen.
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Alberta has decided to move on transgender issues in schools including notification to and consent from parents on pronoun changes. On this issue, our Canada wide polling from several months ago shows massive support for notification and about half of parents with kids in school
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Just flew from Vancouver to London. Vancouver - total mask mandate. London Heathrow? Wear a mask if you wish. What are we missing?
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Canada doing much better than US & UK on Covid death rates. For that we can thank the provincial health authorities who closed/ open and CNDs who generally complied. The Feds really only had 2 jobs - control border and get vaccines. They have failed at both.
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Very good piece on the limits of bilingualism. Western Canadians have little chance to become fluent in French despite the best of intentions. The trend to require bilingualism in most top govt jobs discriminates against them.
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It seems quite extraordinary that people accused of conspiracy to murder during the Couts border affair almost two years ago have been held without bail for about 700 days. I have no dog in this fight but the action of the courts and apparent disinterest of the media is
BAIL HEARING FOR CHRIS CARBERT UNDERWAY:
Supporters of Chris Carbert, one of the Coutts protesters who've been held in remand for close to 700 days, are waiting to hear whether he will be granted bail.
On November 8th, the judge granted Chris Carbert a bail hearing following a
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So we’re all supposed to be driving EVs in the 2030s? Imagine the performance of an EV in mid winter Winnipeg! And then there’s immigration - 1 million newcomers in ‘23. Was there a debate about this level? What kind of alternate reality exits in Ottawa - govt and opposition?
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Shachi Kurl doing an amazing job moderating the debate. She has a long history in journalism. Angus Reid Institute is not involved. Shachi is one of the first ever moderators not from the Ottawa bubble. Proud to have someone from Vancouver on the national stage.
#canpoli
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The worst experience I've ever had with the fed govt happened today at Vancouver passport office. There were 100+ people waiting for processing but only five of the 20 positions were actually occupied by passport officers. Were the rest working from home?
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I joined Twitter two years ago to offer my personal opinion on issues and events. Some readers think that I’m committing a sacrilege by doing so. To them I say : go elsewhere. For the record I support no party or leader and am only interested in good Govt and better democracy.
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CBC “ at issue” is so Ontario centric it lacks any credibility as a national show. The major analysts rarely even discuss the vast area to the west and when they do it is with little credibility. This show has become a symbol of a tired broadcaster that has lost its way.
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Watching JTs presser today I was struck by his lack of genuine empathy for what CNDs are going through. He seems more intent on pushing his sunny ways narrative. Is Gerry Butts back?
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PCR testing is OTT for vaccinated CNDs returning to Canada. My son, his wife and two kids had to pay $1500 C$ to get tested. More than cost of flight. Plus finding test centres in US is increasingly difficult. This needs to change. Now!
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From Global’s Rob Breakenridge: In 2019, PM Justin said, “I’m totally against Bill 21. I think in a free society we shouldn’t legitimize or allow discrimination….” Yet, on Friday, Trudeau declared that it was “offensive” and “inappropriate” to describe Bill 21 as discriminatory?
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From National Post : “despite equivalent populations, Alabama has 1,531 intensive care beds, and Alberta has only 370. In other words, if Alberta had even half the health-care capacity of Alabama, it wouldn’t have a COVID-19 crisis at all”
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Canada's economy seems to be riding south on a northbound horse. At the same time that government is fighting inflation with rising - crippling for many - interest rates; it is causing inflation with huge wage settlements in public sector, big price increases on foods under
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The USA has 4X the Covid vaccines compared with Canada. Australia has shortages too but is investing $1 B in bold new vaccine facility. Where is the vision here? Lockdown is hurting economically and mentally. The Federal Govt? Never apologize. Never explain. Keep spinning.
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For the record Angus Reid Institute played absolutely no role in the planning or execution of the English language debate. Our president, Shachi Kurl, was contracted directly by the debate commission. That said, I am very proud of the job she did under difficult circumstances.
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Charest has a better chance of defeating Trudeau than Poilievre. Why? Because he attracts voters outside the CPC base. Poilievre does not. New poll just out.
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What our survey on Keystone really shows is the disdain Quebecers feel towards pipelines. Obviously we should have an energy east corridor to compliment the TMX thru BC. Very sad that the Feds lack the authority and/or courage to make it happen. A real threat to national unity!
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Are the three core elements if Wokism (cancel culture, cancel gender & racialize everything) simply minor distractions or is there a deeper impact? Universities, parts of public sector and media are buying this agenda in Canada with an astonishing zeal. We need more open debate.
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The feelings in the West are part of what psychologists call the “frustration-Aggression” complex. Most people in CDN still driving cars (even in Quebec), were buying a lot of Saudi oil yet no outlet for our own product. Can’t really blame folks for being angry and bewildered.
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The biggest responsibility for the tragedy of residential schools rests with the federal government. They enacted the laws, underfunded schools, & refused to return deceased children. The churches provided cheap labour. Some bad people for sure. But this was the Feds program!
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Wernick & now Vance. These guys appear to have zero independence. - just do the bidding of whoever is in the the PMO. Zero judgment, questionable ethics - right out of Hollywood casting. A national disgrace. Canadians by a wide margin disapprove of the federal government.
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Small groups seem to be getting away with illegal acts with little pushback from leaders. Burning churches, toppling statues, blocking bridges, ignoring court orders..What are we becoming?
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After 40 years of studying CND politics, my outrage is over the dictatorial power we grant our PMs. MPs must cheer for their leader, no matter how misguided or corrupt - or be expelled. Not just Libs it Cons too. With SNC the drift towards power over judicial branch? Not good
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This makes me sad. Just as Quebec is shutting down bilingualism, Trudeau with support from other parties is amping it up. The requirement that every member of supreme court be completely bilingual disenfranchises most lawyers in English Canada.
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Why $2000? I understand the need to tamp down international travel given COVID variants. But many snowbirds who went south are seniors who live in trailers in places like Florida. Ok - have them quarantine for 3 days but for many $2000 is a huge burden. Super 8 is $70 per night.
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St Paul’s upset! I went to bed with about 2/3 of polling stations counted. Slim Lib victory looked certain. And then - the big shift. Thank God that we believe the vote count up here. The knives are out for JT but who would take his place? Our poll yesterday suggests that CND
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This woman has been a disaster from the start. What an awful choice!
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Where is CND strategic policy? For vaccines we rely on the goodwill of suppliers elsewhere. On oil and gas which are critical to home heating and autos we rely on pipelines through hostile territory like Michigan. No energy east, no vaccines. We can’t seem to get our act together
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Reading Mr. Wernick’s remarks I was struck by two things: (1) he fails to understand the seething anger across much of Western Canada towards Ottawa (2) he crossed the line of the political impartiality of his office. Was he pressured?
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For a govt that spent about $20 million last year polling CNDs ,why so tone deaf understanding the public? Who is doing this work? NANOS, Leger, Ipsos, EKOS and Environics are in the $million plus club. We billed $40k. Our data is open to all - no paywall.
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Relatives visited me in California for the weekend. The day of departure PCR tests at $300 each. They then arrive in Vancouver where they are “randomly” chosen for one more PCR test. Two the same day. Crazy.
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Russia sends about 2.5 MM brls of oil to Europe each day. Global consumption is about 100 MM brls. Russia oil exports can be cut if the rest of the world uses less and production is increased. Canada should step up. Short term : Oil may do more to save the world than destroy it.
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Has CBC has done a stellar job on Coutts? Last story I found was June ‘23! The broader issue for me is about charter rights & innocence before proven guilty. I did not support the border blockade but 2 years in remand stuck me as excessive & demanding public scrutiny.
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In 1967 when PET came to power Quebec was 29% of population and the West 27%. Now the West is 32% and Quebec 23%. There is a big power shift working it’s way to the surface of Canadian politics. Wake up Ottawa!
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The point is simply that part of the problem in Canada is very limited hospital capacity. We score badly on most global measures. Health care is the number one issue for CNDs over 50. Yet many continue to believe the myth of our superior “system”.
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Wonder what’s coming down in the mid Sept Trudeau “reset”? With Morneau out and the Lib /NDP coalition I expect to see a major tax grab = “wealthy” Canadians. This may piss off seniors but could appeal to the middle class and youth that feel sidelined. Get ready for class wars.
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I can’t help but wonder about how we came to a state of affairs where the Federal government used its ultimate authority to handle several hundred rabble rousers. The situation underscored the failure of police to prevent & then deal with protest involving big trucks.
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Stunning story which betrays the incompetence of our justice and criminal system and the hubris of Trudeau and his staff. No matter which party you support his behaviour was shameful.
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The next election will be a referendum on the Trudeau administration. Almost 40% now strong disapprove of JT. Only 8% strongly approve. Those who claim that a Liberal majority is almost certain need to look more closely at the data.
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I’m starting to think what once seemed impossible to imagine: Mr. Trudeau stepping down before next October election. Some of his colleagues and the Liberal establishment must be thinking the same thing.
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One final comment on the Menzies issue. My concern is about police behaviour. Some of my readers think what happened was totally acceptable given Menzies past & affiliation with Rebel. I disagree - look at the video and draw your own conclusion.
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How Covid chapter one will end:
1) Hospital admissions will drop over next three weeks. 2) More testing will reveal case fatality rates far below 1% 3) By May slow start to economic normal 4) High risk will continue to shelter 5) Policy will shift from public health to economy.
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The Liberal strategy of exposing Trudeau in only one English debate will go down as one of the stupidest moves in election history. This gave Jagmeet a chance to shine with no second round to debate his policies.
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I’m anxious about the state of the world today. Omicron is a massive threat - biggest since start of COVID. And then there is Russia and China- each run by despots ready to invade Ukraine and Taiwan respectively, Not in my life has the planet faced such crises - all together.
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We need random sample testing in Canada and big samples in individual provinces to establish the real rate of covid 19 infection.Without this we are flying in fog.The published incidence is meaningless. Until we know the denominator, epidemiological forecasts are of little value.
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new Federal budget clearly aimed at trying to rebuild Liberal support among CNDs under 40. Focus groups revealed deep animosity among Millennials towards Boomers who own nice houses and have capital gains. It may be bad for the economy but the Lib lens is all about political
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This from the London Telegraph today on COVID - “It was as recently as December 17 that Professor Neil Ferguson was contemplating the most “optimistic” scenario of 3,000 deaths a day. On Monday, the total number of Covid deaths reported was 42; the seven-day average is 127.” QED
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New poll shows continued Lib decline. CPC now leading by 20%. Young voters, the target of the budget, abandoning Libs for NDP - no wonder that Singh is having second thoughts about partnership. Bring down the govt, become opposition and bury the Libs?
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Hard to imagine how consultants can get Johnston out of the corner where he is trapped by his own arrogance. Parliament and the public want him out but he says he’s going to carry on with public hearings. Get ready for the crowds wherever he shows up.
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About 2/3 of CNDs believe that increasing acceptance of Transgender is a sign of social progress. Yet a majority of these want to know about pronoun changes for their children. The attempt by some politicians to label these people as anti Trans is simply wrong.
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All done. Congratulations to Shachi on a tough job trying to reign in five leaders. Too bad there is only one English language debate!
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I was asked to apologize for my question in the leaders’ debate. I stand by it unequivocally
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Watch for Gerry Butts to exit the PMO. SNC scandal will need a sacrificial lamb from Trudeau’s office.
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The video shows a damning picture of police behaviour. Freeland could at least have said something like “ quit bothering me” before the RCMP security guy acted like a thug when he assaulted Menzies. The bald cop and Freeland will wear this a lot longer than the hapless reporter.
“David Menzies is gross, but for those saying he isn’t a real journalist: should the police be able to block the path of, and then arrest, anyone who wants to question a politician in public?”
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Singh is having a very good night. Every point he makes helps Andrew Scheer. Strange campaign.
We need a debate between Trudeau and Scheer. One of them will become PM - none of the others. Our debate process is broken.
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Where the hell is our national police force? They drop the ball on the Norman case, shoot the aggressor AND victim in Surrey BC hostage taking and let $5 billion slip into B.C. from Asia without a whisper of prosecution. Shameful.
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Trudeau has opened a massive Pandora’s box.The sentiment is laudable but the operational details boggle the mind. What about dark brown? What about someone who is the product of a black/ white union? When do other racialized groups get their grants? Crazy
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Even America’s left leaning “Atlantic” magazine is aghast at the proposed Canadian Online Harms Act. Has the Trudeau government gone too far with this proposed legislation?
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My own POV? The criminalization of decent CNDs who travel is regrettable. Many are seniors with homes/ trailers in US sun belt & who are now vaccinated & whose return poses no threat. Others are dealing with family issues in far off lands. Get them tested but don’t detest them.
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If true, missing 1 million non permanent residents adds fuel to the debate about immigration. Housing, healthcare & transport are all under siege. The miss hurts confidence in the feds who can’t seem to count but may count when it come to the ballot box!
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Our new poll shows CPC 8% ahead of Libs. The 38% CPC base looks impregnable. Trudeau must pull in Green and NDP support in next 100 days. How? Frighten the Lib left about the bad things a PC govt would do on social and climate issues. JT as saviour in the face of the PC menace.
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Wonder what payoff the GG is going to receive? Nothing will drive people to great anger than if she is getting huge benefits for life. She was a mistake from the start. But her exit conditions will probably sting!
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My tweet on Butts has stirred some reaction. I have nothing personally against this man and don’t believe I’ve ever met him. But the true JWR story will only be settled by a public inquiry and this will produce some exits.The Trudeau polling numbers will take a dive. This is big.
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Is Trudeau going to be a one term PM? His approval rating is lower than Trumps.
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Much of the groundswell Conservative support we are seeing across the country is a reaction to the politically correct bible being forced on Canadians. We are in the midst of a huge culture war.
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Nothing in my last post is meant to imply an anti- French bias. It’s just that our pool of potential national govt leaders is relatively small because of the bilingual requirement. 90% of lawyers in English Canada aren’t bilingual and have no chance to ever be appointed to SCOC.
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The issues being raised by premiers in Alberta and Saskatchewan aren’t just rhetoric. Household level job anxiety is highest in both provinces. Ironically, Quebec, one the the big recipients of equalization, has the lowest level of job anxiety. Trudeau needs to listen and act.
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Whatever happens on election days the issue of pipelines and national policy will continue to dominate CDN politics. TransMountain is bogged down by the courts. Western anger at Quebec position and federal acquiescence on energy east will only intensify. Big threat to our unity.
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Some advice for Mark Carney. I was a pollster for the ill fated John Turner campaign - 40 years ago. Turner lost, in large part, because he failed to put distance between himself and PET. Joining JTs cabinet will insure Carney’s defeat if he eventually becomes Liberal leader.
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OMG - poverty, disease, death, torture, dictatorship around us and this seems to capture headlines in Canada. Talk about a fetish with political correctness. The culture wars are so destructive - right out of Mao’s revolution and McCarthyism
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I don’t doubt that Moreau will be a great Justice in Canada’s Supreme Court. But there is no justice in the policy which now requires that all members be fluently bilingual. This disenfranchises over 90% of lawyers and judges in western Canada. Unfair!
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It’s ironic that Quebec which has blocked pipelines to ship western oil to east coast now finds itself blocked in its attempt to ship hydro power. This file will get even more interesting If line 5 is shut down.
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It increasingly seems that Trudeau’s number asset heading into a mid year election could be Erin O’Toole. Despite growing anger at JT on a number of fronts, EOT seems incapable of riding the wave. I think he enjoys being opposition leader. Really. New polling out soon on this.
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This electioneering among seniors ignores the fact that most seniors do not much like Trudeau and by a massive margin say they will vote Conservative come October.
Our government is supporting Canadian seniors, who’ve contributed so much to our country. I had a busy day in NS & NB this week, meeting with seniors & talking about how
#YourBudget2019
invests to make their lives easier. First stop was
@Northwood_NS
, thanks for the welcome!
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Canada has the largest Ukrainian heritage population in the world outside of Russia. 1.3 million. Yet our level of hard military assistance seems quite puny. 100 anti tank launchers and associated rockets. Earlier we sent a plane load of machine guns and rifles. Not enough!!
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Peoples Party - thanks for the feedback folks. We will now be including them on our vote question. I had not realized they were fielding candidates everywhere. My miss. But they will be on the list going forward. We did explicitly examine favourability of Max. It’s in our release
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Call it racism, discrimination or just plain stupidity - bill 21 marginalizes those who wear a headscarf. My colleague Shachi Kurl questioned this law in the leaders debate. Our leaders chose to criticize her rather than the hypocrisy of the Quebec law.
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Turns out Canada economy in much worse shape than the experts expected. No growth in 4th quarter. My friends in auto industry say car sales are off 5% YTD. Our polling shows a pessimistic mood among consumers. Potentially big political consequences.
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David Johnston to investigate interference In CND elections. Awful choice to study an important matter. His only credential is high standing in a low office. These appointed grandies litter that Canadian landscape and can be counted on to support their patrons. Why bother?
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We showed a large sample of CNDs what the HofC looks like post election and what it would look like under PR. The PR alternative is widely supported across the West and among CPC, NDP and PPC voters.
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We’ve been on this story for several weeks. There is a growing consensus that LPC needs to change direction or the voters will do it for them.
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For those who fear impending doomsday based on the number of fires burning in Canada, here's a factoid from CNN today that provides some context: "The United States’ fire season has been pacing below average in terms of acres burned so far this year. As of July 31, 1.1 million
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Just out. Confidence in Federal government on the vaccine issue is plummeting. Trudeau et al keep talking about Sept but CNDs want vaccines now. There will be political trouble if the Feds continue to drop the ball. Progress in US and UK stand in contrast. No election soon.
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It’s becoming clear that the winner of the English language debate was Jagmeet Singh. Could he attract the kind of aura that Justin Trudeau had in 2015? Anecdotal evidence suggests he could have a big following among younger Canadians. Polling data to follow. Game changer?
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Somewhat unsettling to watch Trudeau’s newsy last week where he dismissed the vaccine shipment problems. US has received 4x the vaccine per capita as CND and in coming weeks the gap will grow. This is a disaster.
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Ridiculous, hare brained assessment of generational differences coming from a ubc prof who lives in a world untainted by economic pressure. with a job for life. Why does the Globe publish this garbage?The federal budget admits millennials and Gen Z are being left behind. Now
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What a depressing mix. Biden is an honest guy who sounds stupid and Trump is a liar who sounds convincing. God Bless America .
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