English language debate left Carney and Poilievre where they started: Abacus Data poll

New poll shows debate had little change on view of federal candidates

Despite the verbal attacks, many of which were targeted at Liberal Leader Mark Carney, in the first and last English language debate Thursday, post-debate polling from Abacus Data concludes neither the Liberals nor the Conservatives gained much momentum. “If campaigns are marathons punctuated by sprints, tonight’s English‑language debate looks like a brisk jog that left […]

Abacus Data Snap Poll On English Language Leaders’ Debate

By Andrew Macdonald At 9:30 p.m. Atlantic on April 17 while the English debate still underway in Montreal, Abacus Data launched a rapid response, English only survey. “In just 90 minutes, we heard from 1,200 adults, 602 of whom said they watched at least “a little” of the broadcast. Because…

The Homestretch: Debate-Week Takeaways - Policy Magazine

By Don Newman April 18, 2025 As we enter the 10-day homestretch of Canada’s most important election campaign in generations, many voters will be spending this long Easter weekend either casting their ballots in advance polls across the country or taking a last look at the very different candidates. This week provided a crucial window on those candidates, especially the two top rivals, Prime Minister Mark Carney and Conservative Leader Pierre Poi…