2026 Begins with a Familiar Political Horse Race

As 2026 begins, Canadian politics looks familiar on the surface but the dynamics underneath are shifting. In this episode of Infocus, Abacus Data CEO David Coletto breaks down his firm's latest national poll showing the Liberals and Conservatives tied, with voters still cautious about the country’s direction and deeply uncertain about the global environment.

Affordability remains the top issue, but Donald Trump has surged back into the public’s top tier of concerns, reshaping the political context. David also explores diverging leader impressions, with Mark Carney holding steady while Pierre Poilievre’s negatives rise.

You can access the full poll results here.