For the past 10 years, I’ve built one of Canada’s leading polling and public opinion research firms: Abacus Data. And in that time, my team and I interviewed hundreds of thousands of Canadians and hosted focus groups across the country. This podcast will feature conversations with smart, curious, and interesting people who love politics, public policy, and figuring out what makes people think and act the way they do. If you work in polling or market research, public affairs, public relations ...
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On August 30, the Globe and Mail published an editorial highlighting the fact that Canada’s foreign aid spending is in decline – again. They wrote, after noting that Canada’s defence spending is no where near the NATO target, “there’s a similar yet lesser known international yardstick on which Canada also falls well below the collective goal: spend…
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In this episode, host David Coletto briefs on the latest Abacus Data poll that finds the Conservatives ahead of the Liberals by 12-points and a majority of Canadians feeling the Prime Minister shouldn't run in the next election. You can subscribe to his substack at davidcoletto.substack.com and find more research over on the Abacus Data website - a…
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In this episode, host David Coletto delves into the contentious issue of immigration in Canada. He discusses his recent article "Would a Leader Who Promises to Reduce Immigration Win Votes?", revealing the findings of his public opinion survey on immigration attitudes. With data suggesting a majority of Canadians are in favor of reducing immigratio…
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In this episode of inFocus, pollster David Coletto shares his perspective on the final Abacus Data poll released earlier this morning (Sunday) on the Alberta provincial election. Full details of the poll can be accessed on the Abacus Data website.Di David Coletto
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In this episode of inFocus, pollster David Coletto shares his perspective on a new Abacus Data poll released with just two weeks to go in the Alberta provincial election. Full details of the poll can be accessed on the Abacus Data website.Di David Coletto
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In this episode of inFocus, pollster David Coletto shares his perspective on a new Abacus Data poll released just prior to the start of the 2023 Alberta provincial election. In this episode, we'll be exploring vote intentions and the motivators of vote choice in Alberta. So, let's dive right in. This comprehensive province-wide survey interviewed 1…
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What if I told you that scientists have figured out how to reduce the amount of methane cattle produce by changing their genetic code? Or that we have figured out how to quickly and definitively diagnose rare genetic diseases? Thanks to genomics, many of our biggest challenges from cancer, to climate change, to pandemics might help get solved. On t…
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Every day, we use something that was created using a forest product. Yet, rarely do we think about where those products come from and how they are produced. With 9% of the world’s forests and growing demand for forest products, there is a big opportunity for Canada in forestry. As our country moves to meet zero-emission targets by 2050, Canada has …
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In this special briefing edition of inFocus with David Coletto, Abacus Data pollster David Coletto reviews the results of a new poll of 500 Ottawa residents, exploring their views about the protest and how leaders have handled it. For more details on the survey, visit Abacus Data's websiteDi David Coletto
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Is political hobbyism hurting democracy? inFocus with Dr. Eitan Hersh on his book "Politics is for Power"
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Are you a political hobbyist? Do you read the Hill Times or iPolitics just for fun? Do you tune into the Sunday morning political shows and talk about politics with your friends or families – like if you were talking about your favourite sports team? Well, if you are – you might be hurting democracy. On this episode of inFocus, I’m joined by Dr. Ei…
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For the past two weeks, most of the world’s leaders were meeting in Glasgow, Scotland as part of the 26th United Nations climate change conference, also known as COP26. UK Prime Minister, in welcoming world leaders to the UK, described the conference as the “world’s moment of truth” and a now or never proposition to tackle climate change and work t…
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The politics of housing affordability with Michael Bourque from the Canadian Real Estate Association
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According to the Canadian Real Estate Association, the national average home price in September 2021 was $686,650 – an increase of 27% from before the pandemic. In Greater Toronto – the average home price is almost $1.1 million. In Greater Vancouver, it’s close to $1.2 million. To say that housing has become unaffordable in most parts of Canada is …
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What should the federal government do about healthcare? A discussion with CMA President Dr. Katharine Smart
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Throughout the federal election, our polls consistently found that health care was a top issue for many Canadians. Canadians of all ages are concerned about the capacity of the health system, the long-term impact of the pandemic, and health worker shortage in many parts of the system. As the new federal cabinet is set to be sworn in later this mont…
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In this episode of inFocus, pollster David Coletto shares his perspective on the 2021 Canadian election results asking - what was it about? Tune in for this 20-minute briefing on what Abacus Data's polling over the campaign can tell us about the outcome and what it means going forward.Di David Coletto
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In this episode of inFocus, pollster David Coletto from Abacus Data shares the latest results from his final survey of the 2021 Canadian election including a look at the underlying numbers that help explain the apparent stalemate and too close to call outcome. For more information about the survey visit: https://abacusdata.ca/election-2021-final-po…
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In this episode of inFocus, pollster David Coletto from Abacus Data shares the latest results from his tracking poll on the Canadian election and tries to unpack the reasons why neither of the two main parties have been able to break away. You can get all the data on the latest poll here: https://abacusdata.ca/daily-tracking-poll-election-44-sept-1…
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Election '21 - Messaging, advertising, and campaigning in a pandemic. A deep dive with Conservative strategist Dennis Matthews
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There’s just over a week to go in this federal election campaign and the outcome is so uncertain. The leaders debated twice this past week and the polls continue to suggest this very close. Neither the Liberals nor the Conservatives appear to have any momentum at this point. On this episode of inFocus, I’m joined by my really good friend Dennis Mat…
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Election '21 Briefing - It's a tie between the Conservatives and Liberals. What impact did the TVA debate have?
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Abacus Data CEO shares some thoughts and insights on the 2021 Canadian federal election in this short briefing episode of inFocus. In this episode, he discusses Abacus Data's latest survey that explored the impact of the TVA French Language leaders' debate last week and sets up what to watch for over the coming week. For more information about the …
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Election '21 - Why isn't education being discussed this election? Starting a national conversation with Canadian Teachers' Federation President Sam Hammond
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This week, millions of students across Canada will be going back to school and education and our education system will be top of mind to millions of parents and educators. There’s no doubt the pandemic has had a profound impact on children. It has put many of their parents out of work, surrounded their homes in grief and anxiety, and kept them out …
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Abacus Data CEO shares some thoughts and insights on the 2021 Canadian federal election in this short briefing episode of inFocus. He discusses the latest horse-race polling, what the polls said about the french language debate back in 2019, and what to watch for as the campaign enters it's 4th week after the long weekend.…
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Week 3 begins and we have a very tight race. Abacus Data CEO shares the key findings from his firm's latest survey in this briefing on polling during the 2021 Canadian election. For details on this poll visit: https://abacusdata.ca/election-2021-liberals-conservatives-neck-and-neck/Di David Coletto
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Election '21 - The role of foreign policy and development in the campaign with Julia Anderson from CanWaCH
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Foreign affairs and international development issues often take a back seat in federal election campaigns. But this election began as the Taliban took control over Afghanistan and the world is still grappling with a global pandemic. On this episode of inFocus, I’m joined by Julia Anderson, the CEO at the Canadian Partnership for Women and Children’…
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In this episode of inFocus, our latest 2021 Canadian election survey that was just released today. The survey finds the Liberals still ahead by 4 - LPC 33%, CPC 29%, NDP 23% but with big gains in Mr. O'Toole's personal numbers. His favourable jumped 6 points from last week. For all the details on the poll check out the release on the Abacus Data we…
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Canada’s deficit ballooned to over $350 billion in 2020/2021 and is projected to be north of $150 billion this year. And as political parties roll out their election platforms, they are all planning to continue spending for the foreseeable future. At the same time, the cost of living has emerged again as THE top issue for voters, as Stats Canada re…
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Election '21 Briefing - Liberal lead down to 5 as the cost of living emerges as the top issue for voters
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In this episode of inFocus, I look at our first election survey and talk about what issues voters say are going to impact their vote. For all the details on the poll check out the release on the Abacus Data website. Thanks for listening. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to send them along to david@abacusdata.ca…
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