Philippe J. Fournier: A flurry of new polls are out to mark the start of the federal election campaign. They put the Liberals one seat shy of a majority.
Philippe J. Fournier: The Liberals have the edge in the seat projection, but their lead in many ridings is not considered ’safe’. Small swings could have dramatics impacts.
Philippe J. Fournier: In the best case scenario given the latest numbers, the NDP barely wins more than half of its 2015 seat total. Worst case, it risks losing official party status.
Philippe J. Fournier: Pollsters are likely in the field on the heels of the latest developments in the SNC-Lavalin affair. Right now, Liberals and Tories are statistically tied.