Federal Tracker: Liberals Lead Conservatives By 12; Carney Approval Rebounds
The Liberals hold a 12-point lead over the Conservatives while Mark Carney’s approval rebounds to 59%.
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Ontario: PCs and Liberals Tied; Cost of Living Dominates Vote
The latest Ontario Political Tracker from Liaison Strategies shows the Progressive Conservatives and Ontario Liberals tied among decided and leaning voters, while cost of living dominates the vote.
Ottawa: 67% Say Ottawa Traffic Has Gotten Worse
May 21, 2026 (Toronto, ON) - The latest Capital Traffic survey from the Ottawa Compass and Liaison Strategies shows widespread frustration with congestion in Ottawa, with two-thirds of residents saying traffic has gotten worse over the past year. Sixty-seven per cent of Ottawa residents say traffic congestion has gotten worse,
Ottawa: Sutcliffe Leads Decided Voters; Tierney Opens at 11%
May 19, 2026 (Toronto, ON) - The latest Capital Tracker from the Ottawa Compass and Liaison Strategies shows Mayor Mark Sutcliffe leading among decided and leaning voters in an early Ottawa mayoral ballot, while Tim Tierney would enter the race in double digits. Among decided and leaning voters, with Tierney
Federal Tracker: Liberals Lead Conservatives By 9
May 18, 2026 (Toronto, ON) - The latest Weekly Federal Tracker from Liaison Strategies shows the Liberal Party, led by Prime Minister Mark Carney, holding a 9-point lead over Pierre Poilievre’s Conservatives. Meanwhile, the Prime Minister's approval continues to fall and is now at 56%. If a
Toronto Deep Dive: Chow Is Known. Bradford Is Still Introducing Himself.
Olivia Chow and Brad Bradford are in very different positions. Chow is already well known to Torontonians. Voters have largely made up their minds about her. They may approve or disapprove, but very few are still unsure. Bradford’s numbers tell a different story. He has support, and the race
Toronto: Chow 50%, Bradford 37%; Traffic Frustration Dominates City Mood
May 14, 2026 (Toronto, ON) – A new Liaison Strategies survey shows Mayor Olivia Chow holding a 13-point lead over Councillor Brad Bradford among decided voters, while Torontonians express overwhelming frustration with traffic congestion and road construction coordination. If a mayoral election were held today among decided voters, Olivia Chow would
Federal Tracker: Liberals Lead But Carney Approval Continues Slide
May 11, 2026 (Toronto, ON) - The latest Weekly Federal Tracker from Liaison Strategies shows the Liberal Party, led by Prime Minister Mark Carney, holding an 11-point lead over Pierre Poilievre’s Conservatives but the Prime Minister's approval rating has fallen to 58%. If a federal election were
Quebec: PQ and Liberals Neck-and-Neck; CAQ Gains Ground
Read this in French May 5, 2026 (Montreal, QC) – A new Liaison Strategies survey of Quebec shows a close provincial race, with the Parti Québécois narrowly ahead of the Quebec Liberal Party among decided and leaning voters. If a provincial election were held today, the PQ would receive 32% of
Québec : le PQ et les libéraux sont coude à coude; la CAQ gagne du terrain
Le 5 mai 2026 (Montréal, QC) — Un nouveau sondage réalisé au Québec par Liaison Strategies révèle une course provinciale serrée, le Parti Québécois devançant de peu le Parti libéral du Québec parmi les électeurs décidés et plutôt décidés. Si une élection provinciale avait lieu aujourd’hui, le PQ recevrait les
Federal Tracker: Liberals Hold Double-Digit Lead; Carney Approval Slips
May 4, 2026 (Toronto, ON) – The latest Weekly Federal Tracker from Liaison Strategies shows the Liberal Party, led by Prime Minister Mark Carney, maintaining a double-digit lead over the Pierre Poilievre Conservatives. If a federal election were held today among decided and leaning voters, the Liberals would receive 45% of
Ontario: Ford in Freefall; Ontario Liberals Lead PCs
April 29, 2026 (Toronto, ON) – The latest Liaison Strategies survey for Ontario shows the PCs trailing the Liberals by 2 points. It is the first time the PCs have trailed since Liaison began its monthly tracking series of Ontario. The PCs led by Doug Ford would garner 36% of the
Federal Tracker: Liberals Lead by 11
April 27, 2026 (Toronto, ON) – The latest Weekly Federal Tracker from Liaison Strategies shows the Liberal Party, led by Prime Minister Mark Carney, leading by 11 points over the Pierre Poilievre Conservatives. If a federal election were held today among decided and leaning voters, the Liberals would receive 45% of
Federal Tracker: Carney Liberals Stretch Lead to 12 Points
April 20, 2026 (Toronto, ON) – The latest Weekly Federal Tracker from Liaison Strategies shows the Liberal Party, led by Prime Minister Mark Carney, widening its lead to 12 percentage points over the Conservatives. If a federal election were held today among decided and leaning voters, the Liberals would receive 45%
Toronto: Chow 46%, Bradford 35%; Voters Split on Island Airport
April 17, 2026 (Toronto, ON) – A new Liaison Strategies survey show Mayor Olivia Chow holding a 11-point lead among decided voters while Councillor Brad Bradford sees a significant surge in support, particularly among younger demographics. If a mayoral election were held today among decided and leaning voters, Olivia Chow would
Federal Tracker: Liberals Hold 10-Point Lead
April 13, 2026 (Toronto, ON) – The latest Weekly Federal Tracker rom Liaison Strategies shows the Liberal Party maintaining a steady 10-percentage-point lead over the Conservatives, bolstered by high approval ratings for Prime Minister Mark Carney and significant leads in key regions like Ontario and the Prairies. If a federal election
Federal Tracker: Liberals Maintain Double-Digit Lead
April 6, 2026 (Toronto, ON) – The latest Weekly Federal Tracker from Liaison Stratégies shows the Liberal Party, led by Mark Carney, maintaining a commanding 11-percentage-point lead over the Conservatives as the spring political season intensifies. The survey finds the Liberals with 44% (-1) support, followed by the Conservatives at 33%
Ontario: PCs Lead by 3; Ford Offside on FOIs & Data
April 2, 2026 (Toronto, ON) – The latest Ontario survey from Liaison Strategies shows a tightening provincial race, with the Progressive Conservatives holding a narrow three-percentage-point lead over the Ontario Liberal Party. The survey finds the PCs at 39% support, followed by the Liberals at 36%, the NDP at 18%, and
Federal Tracker: Liberals Lead Tories by 12 (-2)
March 30, 2026 (Toronto, ON) – The latest polling from Liaison Strategies shows Mark Carney’s Liberal Party posting a 12-percentage-point lead over the Conservatives among decided and leaning voters, down from a 14-percentage-point lead from last week. The survey finds the Liberals with 45% support, followed by the Conservatives at
NDP Leadership Hopefuls Mostly Unknown, But Lewis, McPherson Make Gains
March 25, 2026 (Toronto, ON) – A new national survey from Liaison Strategies reveals a shifting landscape in the NDP leadership race, with Avi Lewis and Heather McPherson both making notable gains in favorability over the past year. The survey, which tracked the favorability of potential and declared candidates, highlights a
Federal Tracker: Liberals Continue 14-Point National Lead
March 23, 2026 (Toronto, ON) – A new national survey from Liaison Strategies shows Mark Carney’s Liberal Party continuing a 14 point lead over the Conservatives led by Pierre Poilievre. The Weekly Federal Tracker reveals that the Liberals now hold 46% of decided and leaning support, followed by the Conservatives
Federal Tracker: Liberals Maintain 14-Point National Lead
March 16, 2026 (Toronto, ON) – A new national survey from Liaison Strategies shows Mark Carney’s Liberal Party maintaining a commanding double-digit lead over the Conservatives as political preferences stabilize across the country. The Weekly Federal Tracker reveals that among decided and leaning voters, the Liberals hold 45% support, followed
Canadians Disappointed by Team Canada’s Olympic Performance; 67% Support Funding Increase for Athletes
March 11, 2026 (Toronto, ON) – A new national survey from Liaison Strategies reveals that a majority of Canadians believe Team Canada underperformed at the recent Olympic Games. While a majority of the country still feels a sense of pride in the national team, the intensity of that pride has dropped
Toronto: Chow 44%, Bradford 26%, Ford 16%
March 10, 2026 (Toronto, ON) – A new Liaison Strategies survey reveals a major shift in the city’s political landscape following John Tory’s announcement that he will not seek a return to the mayoralty. In a field without the former mayor, incumbent Olivia Chow has established a commanding 18-point
Federal Tracker: Liberals Lead by 14
March 9, 2026 (Toronto, ON) – A new national survey from Liaison Strategies shows the federal Liberals have established a significant 14-point lead over the Conservatives among decided and leaning voters with 44% support. The Weekly Federal Tracker shows the Conservatives in second place at 30%, followed by the NDP at
Ontario: Liberal Leadership Race is Mostly Unknowns
March 6, 2026 (Toronto, ON) – A new Liaison Strategies survey reveals that while the Progressive Conservatives maintain a narrow lead in voter intent, opposition leaders and potential Liberal leadership candidates are battling significant name-recognition challenges across the province. "The ballot remains competitive, but the favourability numbers suggest that many
Federal Tracker: Liberals Down 2; Lead by 10
March 2, 2026 (Toronto, ON) – A new national survey released today by Liaison Strategies shows the Liberal Party of Canada, led by Prime Minister Mark Carney, holding a double-digit lead. If a federal election were held today, the Liberals would secure 43% (-2) of the decided and leaning vote, maintaining
Ontario: Ford Government Faces Widespread Disapproval Across Key Policy Files
February 27, 2026 (Toronto, ON) – A comprehensive new Liaison Strategies survey reveals that a majority of Ontarians are dissatisfied with the provincial government’s performance across seven major policy areas, ranging from affordability to ethics. The survey found that the Ford government faces its most significant challenges in the areas
Ontario: 4 Point Race, Ford PCs 40%, Leaderless Liberals 36%
February 25, 2026 (Toronto, ON) – A new Liaison Strategies of Ontario reveals a tightening provincial race, with the Progressive Conservatives (PCs) and the Ontario Liberal Party (OLP) nearly neck-and-neck among decided and leaning voters. The PCs led by Doug Ford would garner 40% of the decided and leaning vote, followed
Federal Tracker: Carney’s Liberals Surge to 12-Point Lead Over Conservatives
February 23, 2026 (Toronto, ON) – A new national survey released today by Liaison Strategies reveals that the Liberal Party of Canada, led by Prime Minister Mark Carney, has extended its lead in the federal political landscape. If an election were held today, the Liberals would secure 45% of the decided
Federal Tracker: Liberals Lead by 9: 43% to 34%
February 16, 2026 (Toronto, ON) – A new national survey by Liaison Strategies reveals that if a federal election were held today, the Liberal Party, led by Mark Carney, would hold a substantial 9 point lead over the Conservative Party. The Weekly Federal Tracker shows high approval ratings for Prime Minister
Toronto: Chow 40%, Tory 33%, Bradford 18%
February 12, 2026 (Toronto, ON) – A new Liaison Strategies survey finds Mayor Olivia Chow’s approval rating at 55% (up 1 point) as Toronto heads into a municipal election year and gears up for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. On the ballot test, Chow sits at 40% (up 1), leading
Federal Tracker: Liberals Post 7-Point Lead; Carney Approval at 62%
February 9, 2026 (Toronto, ON) – A new Liaison Strategies national survey finds the Liberal Party of Canada holding a seven-point advantage over the Conservative Party of Canada. Among decided and leaning voters, the Liberals lead with 42% to the Conservatives’ 35%, with the New Democratic Party at 9%, and the
Canadians Love Their Hockey, But Not Enough to Foot the Bill for a Future Olympics
February 3, 2026 (Toronto, ON) – A new national survey from Liaison Strategies reveals a complex relationship between Canadians and the Winter Olympics. While Ice Hockey remains the undisputed heart of the Games for the public, there is deep-seated sticker shock regarding the prospect of bringing the event back to Canadian
Federal Tracker: Liberals Continue 8 Point Lead
February 2, 2026 (Toronto, ON) – A new Liaison Strategies national survey finds the Liberal Party of Canada maintaining an eight-point advantage over the Conservative Party of Canada. Among decided and leaning voters, the Liberals lead with 43% to the Conservatives’ 35%, with the New Democratic Party at 8%, and the
Canadians split on how hard to push Iran but say Ottawa’s first job is defending human rights
January 28, 2026 (Toronto, ON) – A new national survey of 1,000 Canadians finds the public pulling Canada in two directions at once: a strong appetite for a tougher stance on human-rights abuses in Iran, alongside a real caution about actions that could raise the risk of wider conflict. Asked
Ontario vs. Manitoba: Voters Torn Between Protecting Local Jobs and Harming Neighbours
January 27 (Toronto, ON) – A new provincial survey conducted by Liaison Strategies reveals a complex balancing act in public opinion regarding Ontario Premier Doug Ford’s threat to remove Crown Royal from LCBO shelves. While a majority of Ontarians support using the LCBO's market power to defend local
Federal Tracker: Liberals Widen Lead to 8, 42% to 34%
January 26 (Toronto, ON) – A new Liaison Strategies national survey finds the Liberals continuing to pull away from the Conservatives, widening their lead to eight points. Among decided and leaning voters, the Liberals lead with 42% to the Conservatives' 34%, with the NDP at 10% and the Bloc Québécois
Ontario: PCs Lead, But 65% Disapprove of Ford
January 23, 2026 (Toronto, ON) – New Liaison Strategies tracking data shows the Progressive Conservatives continue to lead province-wide, but the political environment is increasingly defined by broad dissatisfaction: nearly two-thirds of Ontarians say the province is headed in the wrong direction and Premier Doug Ford’s job approval remains sharply
Alberta: UCP & NDP Locked in Tight Race
Toronto, ON (January 22, 2026) – A new Liaison Strategies survey finds Alberta’s two main parties in a competitive contest, with the United Conservative Party (UCP) holding a narrow edge over the Alberta NDP. If a provincial election were held today, 46% of voters would support the UCP Party, compared
Ghost Patients: 21% of Canadian ER Visitors Report Leaving Without Being Seen
January 21 (Toronto, ON) – A new national survey from Liaison Strategies reveals a deepening crisis of confidence in the Canadian healthcare system, with nearly half of Canadian households reporting an Emergency Room (ER) visit in the past year and a significant portion of those visitors walking away before receiving care.
Majority of Canadians Oppose U.S. Military Action in Venezuela
January 20 (Toronto, ON) – On the one-year anniversary of the second inauguration of U.S. President Donald Trump, a new national survey from Liaison Strategies reveals that a significant majority of Canadians are opposed to U.S. military intervention in Venezuela. 64% of respondents oppose the United States using military
Federal Tracker: Liberals Widen lead to 5, 40% to 35%
January 19 (Toronto, ON) – A new Liaison Strategies national survey finds the Liberals widening their lead over the Conservatives. Among decided and leaning voters, the Liberals lead with 40% to the Conservatives 35%, with the NDP at 11% and the Bloc at 8%. Meanwhile, Mark Carney’s approval rating is
Holiday spending hangover, most Canadians worried about credit card bills and debt in 2026
January 15, 2026 (Toronto, ON) – A new national survey from Liaison Strategies suggests many Canadians are entering 2026 feeling financially stretched after holiday spending in late 2025, with most expressing concern about paying off upcoming credit card statements and warning that credit card debt poses a real threat to the
Early verdict on Toronto’s Line 6 is sharply negative despite high awareness
January 13, 2026 (Toronto, ON) – A City of Toronto-wide poll from Liaison Strategies finds that while most Torontonians know the new Line 6 Finch West LRT is open, early public impressions of the project are overwhelmingly negative, driven by concerns about reliability and service disruptions during the first weeks of
Federal Tracker: Liberals Lead, 39% (+1) to 36% (-1)
January 12 (Toronto, ON) – A new Liaison Strategies national survey finds the Liberals maintaining a modest advantage over the Conservatives. Among decided and leaning voters, the Liberals lead with 39% to the Conservatives 36%, with the NDP at 12%and the Bloc at 8%. Meanwhile, Mark Carney’s approval rating
PCs Lead in Nova Scotia, But NDP Leads in Halifax
Toronto, ON (January 9, 2026) – A new Liaison Strategies survey of Nova Scotia voters finds Premier Tim Houston’s Progressive Conservatives holding a 19-point lead on ballot support and strong numbers on approval, healthcare, and the province’s relationship with Ottawa but the province-wide numbers mask an NDP lead in
Wallet Tracker: More than one-in-three Canadians say their household finances are getting worse
January 7, 2026 (Toronto, ON) – A new national Liaison Wallet Tracker survey finds Canadians are entering the year with a sour view of their household finances. Nearly four in ten say their financial situation is worse than it was 30 days ago, while only a small minority say things have
Cost of Living Crushing New Year's Resolution, Canadians Say
January 6 (Toronto, ON) – A new national Liaison Strategies survey finds Canadians are approaching 2026 with cautious ambition, but the cost of living is shaping what people think they can realistically change in their personal lives. Conducted from December 26, 2025 to January 3, 2026 using Interactive Voice Response (IVR)
Federal Tracker: Liberals Lead, 38% to 37%
January 5 (Toronto, ON) – The federal political landscape has tightened into a dead heat to start the new year, according to the latest Weekly Federal Tracker from Liaison Strategies. The survey shows a significant narrowing of the gap between the two leading parties, the race is a literal tie among
PCs lead OLP 44% to 35%, Ontarians Skeptical of Highway 401 Tunnel Expansion
January 2, 2026 (Toronto, ON) – A new Liaison Strategies poll conducted for Focus Ontario shows the governing Progressive Conservatives maintaining a 9-point lead over the Ontario Liberals among decided voters. However, the survey also finds significant public opposition to the provincial government's proposal to build a tunnel under
Perception Gap: GTA Residents Believe Crime is Rising - Even When It Isn't
December 30 (Toronto, ON) – A new Liaison Strategies survey of thousands of residents across the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) has identified a profound disconnect between public anxiety and actual 2025 safety trends. While official police data from Toronto, Peel, and York Regions highlights historic declines in high-profile crimes like homicide
Liberals 39% (+1), Conservatives 37% (-1)
December 29 (Toronto, ON) – A new national Liaison Strategies poll conducted over the weekend shows the Liberals up one point to 39%, while the Conservatives slip one to 37%. The federal NDP remains in double digits, but is down one point to 11%. Conducted from December 19-28, 2025, using Interactive
Toronto: Chow leads Tory, 39% (-3) to 35% (-1)
December 23, 2025 (Toronto, ON) – A new Liaison Strategies poll for the National Ethnic Press and Media Council of Canada (NEPMCC) finds Toronto mayor Olivia Chow leading in a potential re-match with former Toronto mayor John Tory, 39% to 35%. Brad Bradford, the first candidate to declare their intention to
Liberals, Tories Tied at 38%
December 22 (Toronto, ON) – A new national Liaison Strategies poll conducted over the weekend for the National Ethnic Press and Media Council of Canada shows the Carney Liberals continuing to slide and now tied with the Conservatives at 38%. The Federal NDP stays steady at 12% nationally, and maintains 19%
Canadians Say Holiday Impaired Driving Is Getting Worse And Want More Checkpoints
December 10, 2025 (Toronto, ON) – A new national survey from Liaison Strategies finds most Canadians believe impaired driving is more common during the holidays and want to see more police checkpoints on the roads. Sixty two per cent say people in their community drive after drinking or using drugs “a
Edmonton Riverbend: Conservatives Lead by 5
December 5 (Toronto, ON) – A new Liaison Strategies riding poll for the National Ethnic Press and Media Council of Canada shows the Conservatives maintaining a narrow lead in Edmonton Riverbend - the riding where Conservative MP Matt Jeneroux has announced he will resign. Today’s release is the fourth in
Acadie—Annapolis: Liberals lead by 15
December 4 (Ottawa, ON) – A new Liaison Strategies riding poll for the National Ethnic Press and Media Council of Canada shows new Liberal MP, Chris d'Entremont firmly in the lead in Acadie—Annapolis after crossing the floor. Today’s release is the third in a series of daily
Vancouver Kingsway: NDP Lead by 9
December 3 (Ottawa, ON) – A new Liaison Strategies riding poll for the National Ethnic Press and Media Council of Canada shows the NDP firming up support in Vancouver Kingsway. Today’s release is the second in a series of daily riding polls Liaison will publish this week following yesterday'
Eglinton Lawrence: Liberals Lead Tories by 11
December 2 (Ottawa, ON) – A new Liaison Strategies riding poll for the National Ethnic Press and Media Council of Canada shows the Liberals firming up their lead in Eglinton–Lawrence, the city’s closest race in the last federal election. Today’s release is the first in a series of
Liberals Dip to 41% (-3), Tories Steady at 36%
December 1 (Toronto, ON) – A new national Liaison Strategies poll conducted over the weekend shows the Carney Liberals down three points to 41%, while the Conservatives hold at 36%. Fielded after Carney announced a memorandum of understanding with Alberta on a pipeline, the survey also finds the NDP up two
Budget Reaction: Liberals 44% (+2), Conservatives 36% (-2)
November 10 (Toronto, ON) – A new national Liaison Strategies poll taken immediately following the federal budget reveals a mixed public reaction: perceptions of the deficit’s severity have eased, more Canadians think the spending levels are appropriate, and the Liberals have widened their lead to 8 points over the Conservatives.
Budget Lockup: Liberals 42%, Conservatives 38%
November 4 (Toronto, ON) – A new national Liaison Strategies poll taken on the eve of the federal budget finds Canadians split on whether the deficit will personally affect them, with 48% saying it would and 44% saying it wouldn't. The poll, conducted for the National Ethnic Press and
Toronto: Chow leads Tory, 42% to 36%
October 27, 2025 (Toronto, ON) – A new Liaison Strategies poll for the National Ethnic Press and Media Council of Canada (NEPMCC) finds Toronto mayor Olivia Chow taking the lead in a potential re-match with former Toronto mayor John Tory. The survey is one of ten city polls released today -
Windsor: 54% Approve of Dilkins; Housing & Crime Tied for Top Issue
October 27, 2025 (Toronto, ON) – A new Liaison Strategies poll for the National Ethnic Press and Media Council of Canada (NEPMCC) finds Windsor mayor Drew Dilkins with a 54% approval rating while affordable housing and crime are tied for top issue in the city. Conducted from October 22-23, 2025, using
Hamilton: Horwath Underwater in Approvals and Mayoral Race
October 27, 2025 (Toronto, ON) – A new Liaison Strategies poll for the National Ethnic Press and Media Council of Canada (NEPMCC) finds Hamilton mayor Andrea Horwath with a net disapproval rating and trailing her 2022 opponent, Keanin Loomis, in voting intentions. Conducted from October 22-23, 2025, using interactive voice response
Vaughan: 63% Approve of Del Duca; Crime the Top Issue
October 27, 2025 (Toronto, ON) – A new Liaison Strategies poll for the National Ethnic Press and Media Council of Canada (NEPMCC) finds Vaughan mayor Steven Del Duca notching a 63% approval rating with crime the top issue of Vaughan voters. Conducted from October 22-23, 2025, using interactive voice response technology,
Kitchener: 70% Approve of Vrbanovic; Housing Top Issue
October 27, 2025 (Toronto, ON) – A new Liaison Strategies poll for the National Ethnic Press and Media Council of Canada (NEPMCC) finds Kitchener mayor Berry Vrbanovic notching a 70% approval rating with housing the top issue of Kitchener voters. Conducted from October 22-23, 2025, using interactive voice response technology, the
London: 61% Approve of Morgan; Housing Top Issue
October 27, 2025 (Toronto, ON) – A new Liaison Strategies poll for the National Ethnic Press and Media Council (NEPMCC) finds London mayor Josh Morgan notching a 61% approval rating with housing the top issue of Londoners. Conducted from October 22-23, 2025, using interactive voice response technology, the poll surveyed 800
Ottawa: Half Approve of Sutcliffe; Housing Top Issue
October 27, 2025 (Toronto, ON) – A new Liaison Strategies poll for the National Ethnic Press and Media Council (NEPMCC) finds Ottawa mayor Mark Sutcliffe with a 50% approval rating while Housing is the top issue for Ottawa voters. Conducted from October 22-23, 2025, using interactive voice response technology, the poll
Markham: Scarpitti the Most Popular Big City Mayor
October 27, 2025 (Toronto, ON) – A new Liaison Strategies poll for the National Ethnic Press and Media Council of Canada (NEPMCC) finds mayor Frank Scarpitti with a 71% approval rating - meaning his net approval is the highest of ten mayors tested in Ontario. Conducted from October 22-23, 2025, using
Mississauga: Crombie Leads Parrish; Crime Top Concern
October 27, 2025 (Toronto, ON) – A new Liaison Strategies poll for the National Ethnic Press and Media Council of Canada (NEPMCC) finds former mayor Bonnie Crombie leading current mayor Carolyn Parrish in a hypothetical match-up. Conducted from October 22-23, 2025, using interactive voice response technology, the poll surveyed 800 Mississauga
Brampton: Brown Steady One Year Out From Election
October 27, 2025 (Toronto, ON) – A new Liaison Strategies poll for the National Ethnic Press and Media Council of Canada (NEPMCC) find Mayor Patrick Brown holding steady one year out from the 2026 election. Conducted from October 22-23, 2025, using interactive voice response technology, the poll surveyed 800 Bramptonians. The
Liberals Lead in Toronto, Ottawa and Mississauga; Conservatives Lead in Brampton, Markham and Vaughan
October 27 (Toronto, ON) – Ten new Liaison Strategies surveys of Ontario's largest cities finds the federal Liberals leading in Toronto, Ottawa and Mississauga; while the Conservatives lead in Brampton, Markham and Vaughan. Hamilton, London and Kitchener meanwhile are battlegrounds where parties are separated by just one or two
Ontario: PCs Lead by 14 but Ontarians Support Speed Cameras
October 20 (Toronto, ON) – As the Ontario Legislature returns a new Liaison Strategies survey of 800 Ontarians shows the PCs with a commanding lead if an election were held today. This poll first appeared in Focus Ontario. Meanwhile most Ontarians disapprove of Premier Doug Ford’s decision to ban municipal
Liberals lead by 6; Canadians Know Trump Admin Better than Canadian Cabinet
September 24 (Toronto, ON) – A new national Liaison Strategies finds Canadians know the Trump administration better than they know their own Canadian Cabinet Ministers. The poll, conducted for the National Ethnic Press and Media Council of Canada (NEPMCC) also finds the federal Liberals lead by 6 over the Conservatives, 43%
Carney’s Lead Holds: Liberals at 44%, Conservatives at 35%, Dead Heat Among Parents
September 4, 2025 (Toronto, ON) – A new Liaison Strategies poll for the National Ethnic Press and Media Council of Canada finds Mark Carney's Liberals with a strong 9 point national lead over the Conservative Party - though Conservatives draw even among parents with a narrow one point lead.
Back to School: 81% Support Cell Phone Ban; 71% Concerned About Bullying
September 3 (Toronto, ON) – A new national Liaison Strategies finds Canadians give their own neighbourhood schools higher marks than the system overall, shows strong support for banning cell phones during the school day, and are split on a four-day school week. Conducted from August 25-27, 2025, using Interactive Voice Response
Ontario: PCs Lead by 9; Ontarians Split on Housing Solutions
August 29 (Toronto, ON) – A new Liaison Strategies survey of 800 Ontarians shows the province is deeply divided on housing, with sharp contrasts over what drives costs and what governments should do. The poll also finds the Ontario PCs leading the Ontario Liberals by nine points if an election were
New Ontario survey exposes the ai adoption paradox: buzz outpaces reality, trust lags
Toronto, ON – A new Liaison Strategies survey for Publicus, Ontario’s fastest-growing govtech startup, reveals that while artificial intelligence dominates headlines, the reality inside Ontario businesses is far more modest and the public remains deeply skeptical. The survey, conducted August 1–14, 2025, polled 800 Ontario voters and 500 business
150 Days of Carney: Liberals at 44% with 9 Point Lead Over Conservatives
August 13, 2025 (Toronto, ON) – A new Liaison Strategies poll for the National Ethnic Press and Media Council of Canada finds Mark Carney's Liberals with a strong 9 point national lead over the Conservative Party while Carney himself enjoys a 64% approval rating. Conducted from August 6-8, 2025,
Toronto Poll: Chow 39%, Tory 35%
July 14, 2025 (Toronto, ON) – A new Liaison Strategies/NEPMCC poll for the Toronto Star shows Mayor Oliva Chow would win re-election comfortably if an election were held today - unless former Mayor John Tory entered the race. Conducted from July 2-6, 2025, using interactive voice response technology, the poll
What We Learned From the 2025 Federal Election
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Ontario: PCs Lead by 10 as Ontario NDP Squeezed Out
May 14, 2025 (Toronto, ON) – A new Liaison Strategies poll for the National Ethnic Press and Media Council of Canada (NEPMCC) finds the Ontario PCs leading the Ontario Liberals, 46% to 36%, while the Ontario NDP find themselves squeezed out at 13% Conducted from May 5-9, 2025, using interactive voice
BC: Conservatives Lead NDP, 47% to 45%
May 7, 2025 (Toronto, ON) – A new Liaison Strategies poll for the National Ethnic Press and Media Council of Canada (NEPMCC) finds the BC Conservatives leading the BC NDP by 2 points. Conducted from May 2-4, 2025, using interactive voice response technology, the Liaison poll surveyed 800 British Columbia voters.
National Tracker: Liberals 43%, Conservatives 41%
April 27, 2025 (Toronto, ON) – The final poll by Liaison Strategies for the National Ethnic Press and Media Council of Canada (NEPMCC), the industry association representing Canada’s non-official language newspapers, TV, radio, and online news media for the 45th Canadian election, finds the Liberals leading with 43% (-1) to
National Tracker: Liberals 44%, Conservatives 41%
April 27, 2025 (Toronto, ON) – A new poll by Liaison Strategies for the National Ethnic Press and Media Council of Canada (NEPMCC), the industry association representing Canada’s non-official language newspapers, TV, radio, and online news media, finds the Liberals leading with 44% (no change) to the Conservatives 41% (+1)
National Tracker: Liberals 44%, Conservatives 40%
April 26, 2025 (Toronto, ON) – A new poll by Liaison Strategies for the National Ethnic Press and Media Council of Canada (NEPMCC), the industry association representing Canada’s non-official language newspapers, TV, radio, and online news media, finds the Liberals leading with 44% (no change) to the Conservatives 40% (+1)
National Tracker: Liberals 44%, Conservatives 39%
April 25, 2025 (Toronto, ON) – A new poll by Liaison Strategies for the National Ethnic Press and Media Council of Canada (NEPMCC), the industry association representing Canada’s non-official language newspapers, TV, radio, and online news media, finds the Liberals leading with 44% (+1) to the Conservatives 39% (+1). The
National Tracker: Liberals 43%, Conservatives 38%
April 24, 2025 (Toronto, ON) – A new poll by Liaison Strategies for the National Ethnic Press and Media Council of Canada (NEPMCC), the industry association representing Canada’s non-official language newspapers, TV, radio, and online news media, finds the Liberals leading with 43% (+1) to the Conservatives 38% (-1). The
National Tracker: Liberals 42%, Conservatives 39%
April 23, 2025 (Toronto, ON) – A new poll by Liaison Strategies for the National Ethnic Press and Media Council of Canada (NEPMCC), the industry association representing Canada’s non-official language newspapers, TV, radio, and online news media, finds the Liberals leading with 42% (-1) to the Conservatives 39% (+2). The
National Tracker: Liberals 43%, Conservatives 37% (Again)
April 22, 2025 (Toronto, ON) – A new poll by Liaison Strategies for the National Ethnic Press and Media Council of Canada (NEPMCC), the industry association representing Canada’s non-official language newspapers, TV, radio, and online news media, finds the Liberals leading with 43% (no change) to the Conservatives 37% (no
National Tracker: Liberals 43%, Conservatives 37%
April 21, 2025 (Toronto, ON) – A new poll by Liaison Strategies for the National Ethnic Press and Media Council of Canada (NEPMCC), the industry association representing Canada’s non-official language newspapers, TV, radio, and online news media, finds the Liberals leading with 43% (no change) to the Conservatives 37% (-1)
National Tracker: Liberals 43%, Conservatives 38%
April 20, 2025 (Toronto, ON) – A new poll by Liaison Strategies for the National Ethnic Press and Media Council of Canada (NEPMCC), the industry association representing Canada’s non-official language newspapers, TV, radio, and online news media, finds the Liberals leading with 43% (-1) to the Conservatives 38% (-1). The
National Tracker: Liberals 44%, Conservatives 39% (Again)
April 18, 2025 (Toronto, ON) – A new poll by Liaison Strategies for the National Ethnic Press and Media Council of Canada (NEPMCC), the industry association representing Canada’s non-official language newspapers, TV, radio, and online news media, finds the Liberals leading with 44% (no change) to the Conservatives 39% (no
National Tracker: Liberals 44%, Conservatives 39%
April 17, 2025 (Toronto, ON) – A new poll by Liaison Strategies for the National Ethnic Press and Media Council of Canada (NEPMCC), the industry association representing Canada’s non-official language newspapers, TV, radio, and online news media, finds the Liberals leading with 44% (no change) to the Conservatives 39% (-2)
National Tracker: Liberals 44%, Conservatives 41%
April 17, 2025 (Toronto, ON) – A new poll by Liaison Strategies for the National Ethnic Press and Media Council of Canada (NEPMCC), the industry association representing Canada’s non-official language newspapers, TV, radio, and online news media, finds the Liberals leading with 44% (-2) to the Conservatives 41% (+2). The
National Tracker: Liberals 46%, Conservatives 39%
April 16, 2025 (Toronto, ON) – A new poll by Liaison Strategies for the National Ethnic Press and Media Council of Canada (NEPMCC), the industry association representing Canada’s non-official language newspapers, TV, radio, and online news media, finds the Liberals leading with 46% (+2) to the Conservatives 39% (no change)
National Tracker: Liberals 44%, Conservatives 39%
April 15, 2025 (Toronto, ON) – A new poll by Liaison Strategies for the National Ethnic Press and Media Council of Canada (NEPMCC), the industry association representing Canada’s non-official language newspapers, TV, radio, and online news media, finds the Liberals leading with 44% (no change) to the Conservatives 39% (+1)
National Tracker: Liberals 44%, Conservatives 38%
April 14, 2025 (Toronto, ON) – A new poll by Liaison Strategies for the National Ethnic Press and Media Council of Canada (NEPMCC), the industry association representing Canada’s non-official language newspapers, TV, radio, and online news media, finds the Liberals leading with 44% (-1) to the Conservatives 38% (+1). The