Canadians are upbeat about the economy—but jittery about their own prosperity
A new Pollara survey uncovers a mixed mood that offers openings for contrasting economic pitches in the upcoming federal election
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Alberta’s NDP gains slightly, but Kenney’s UCP still sits on the brink of majority: Pollara-Maclean’s survey
Rachel Notley holds a slight edge as Albertans’ preferred premier, but the UCP has greater traction on dominant issues like the economy and pipelines
In an election year, Canadians are suddenly very worried about the economy
More than half of Canadians feel the economy is in recession (it’s not) as the optimism of a year ago fades, according to Pollara’s annual economy survey
Trudeau’s next trade challenge: free trade at home
As the PM and the premiers prepare to talk interprovincial trade, our latest poll finds opinion solidly for scrapping barriers—with politically tricky regional differences