opinion polling

Angus Reid: What went wrong with the polls in British Columbia?

The veteran pollster reviews the lessons of the BC election

Is it possible to manipulate a poll?

Dave Climenhaga suggests the Greens are trying to game the polls in Calgary Centre.

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The most popular decision a politician ever makes

Bob Rae’s popularity is surging on word that he will be going away.

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The motivation gap

Eric Grenier notes an interesting distinction made in the latest polling data from Ekos.

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In defence of the humble pollster

Last week, Darrell Bricker and John Wright defended their profession against recent criticism. Today, Michael Adams makes his own case.

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We remain torn over hypothetical options

When Nanos polled a thousand Canadians in January 2009 about what should happen if that year’s federal budget was defeated, 49% favoured an election, 42% said the opposition should be invited to form a coalition.