Conservatives are ‘in the driver’s seat’ with a five percentage-point lead over the Liberals in the latest ballot tracking from Nanos Research. 

Pollster Nik Nanos and CTVNews.ca's Michael Stittle discuss what’s driving the Liberals’ sinking numbers. 

Also, in Quebec, Premier Francois Legault has made waves with his controversial Bill 96, with a provincial election on the horizon. 

Finally, the U.S. midterms are approaching – could the Democrats lose control of one or both houses? 

We're taking a summer break, but we'll be back in August.

Conservatives are ‘in the driver’s seat’ with a five percentage-point lead over the Liberals in the latest ballot tracking from Nanos Research. Pollster Nik Nanos and <a href="http://ctvnews.ca/" data-stringify-link="http://CTVNews.ca" data-sk="tooltip_parent" data-remove-tab-index="true">CTVNews.ca</a>'s Michael Stittle discuss what’s driving the Liberals’ sinking numbers. Also, in Quebec, Premier Francois Legault has made waves with his controversial Bill 96, with a provincial election on the horizon. Finally, the U.S. midterms are approaching – could the Democrats lose control of one or both houses? We're taking a summer break, but we'll be back in August.

A check-in on the public mood of Canadians with CTV News' pollster Nik Nanos and host Michael Stittle.

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Conservatives ahead in new ballot tracking: Nanos says that's "bad news for the Liberals"

After a stunning Toronto byelection victory by the Conservatives, pollster Nik Nanos looks at what other ridings across the country -- currently in Liberal hands -- might be taken away by Pierre Poiliever's party if an election were held today.

Nik and host Michael Stittle also discuss how Canadians are feeling right now about their economic future, and should things turn brighter before the next election, what that could mean politically for Justin Trudeau's leadership.

This is our last episode before we break for the summer. Thank you for watching, and we'll be back in the fall.

HOST:  Michael Stittle
GUEST: Nik Nanos
PRODUCERS:  Phil Hahn and Patrick Rail
EDITOR: Jesse Tahirali

Note:   In the discussion on Liberal support in Alberta, Michael Stittle mentioned Anne McGrath. He meant Anne McLelland, the former Liberal cabinet minister. Anne McGrath was the NDP national director.

After a stunning Toronto byelection victory by the Conservatives, pollster Nik Nanos looks at what other ridings across the country -- currently in Liberal hands -- might be taken away by Pierre Poiliever's party if an election were held today.
Nik and host Michael Stittle also discuss how Canadians are feeling right now about their economic future, and should things turn brighter before the next election, what that could mean politically for Justin Trudeau's leadership.
This is our last episode before we break for the summer. Thank you for watching, and we'll be back in the fall.
HOST:  Michael Stittle GUEST: Nik Nanos PRODUCERS:  Phil Hahn and Patrick Rail EDITOR: Jesse Tahirali
Note:   In the discussion on Liberal support in Alberta, Michael Stittle mentioned Anne McGrath. He meant Anne McLelland, the former Liberal cabinet minister. Anne McGrath was the NDP national director.

Trudeau Liberals 'under siege' with Conservatives cracking red 'fortresses' in Toronto and Vancouver

CTV News' Michael Stittle and pollster Nik Nanos break down the latest tracking data from Nanos Research that shows Pierre Poilievre's Conservatives continue to hold a double-digit lead over Justin Trudeau's Liberals.

But a different Nanos survey that looks into the leaders' credibility in Canadians' eyes is hardly flattering for either. In fact, Nik says the results are quite 'brutal' for both Trudeau and Poilievre.  

Michael and Nik also react to the increasing combativeness and lack of decorum during question period in the House of Commons. Are the blows landing with Canadians or is the communications approach misguided?

Finally, a dim view of the economy continues to impact the popularities of leaders in both Canada and the United States. Nik says that negative consumer confidence and 'joyless prosperity' is a big problem for incumbent governments -– and it could become a big problem for U.S. President Joe Biden.

CREDITS:

Host: Michael Stittle

Guest: Nik Nanos

Producers:  Phil Hahn and Patrick Rail

Editor: Jesse Tahirali

CTV News' Michael Stittle and pollster Nik Nanos break down the latest tracking data from Nanos Research that shows Pierre Poilievre's Conservatives continue to hold a double-digit lead over Justin Trudeau's Liberals.
But a different Nanos survey that looks into the leaders' credibility in Canadians' eyes is hardly flattering for either. In fact, Nik says the results are quite 'brutal' for both Trudeau and Poilievre.     Michael and Nik also react to the increasing combativeness and lack of decorum during question period in the House of Commons. Are the blows landing with Canadians or is the communications approach misguided?
Finally, a dim view of the economy continues to impact the popularities of leaders in both Canada and the United States. Nik says that negative consumer confidence and 'joyless prosperity' is a big problem for incumbent governments -– and it could become a big problem for U.S. President Joe Biden.
CREDITS:
Host: Michael Stittle
Guest: Nik Nanos
Producers:  Phil Hahn and Patrick Rail
Editor: Jesse Tahirali

'Brutal' personal credibility numbers for both Trudeau and Poilievre

When it comes to Canadians' pocketbooks, pollster Nik Nanos says he hasn't seen this much pessimism in a very long time.

Nik and Trend Line host Michael Stittle also discuss how Canadians are divided over the capital gains tax and its effect on investments, as well as how delaying the tax until end of June could result in a short-term windfall for the federal Liberals.

Also, what do the Liberals have to do to reverse their negative trend line when it comes to popular support, and what do the Conservatives have to do to keep theirs positive?

CREDITS:

Host: Michael Stittle

Guest: Nik Nanos

Producers: Phil Hahn and Patrick Rail

Editor: Jesse Tahirali

When it comes to Canadians' pocketbooks, pollster Nik Nanos says he hasn't seen this much pessimism in a very long time.
Nik and Trend Line host Michael Stittle also discuss how Canadians are divided over the capital gains tax and its effect on investments, as well as how delaying the tax until end of June could result in a short-term windfall for the federal Liberals.
Also, what do the Liberals have to do to reverse their negative trend line when it comes to popular support, and what do the Conservatives have to do to keep theirs positive?
CREDITS:
Host: Michael Stittle
Guest: Nik Nanos
Producers: Phil Hahn and Patrick Rail
Editor: Jesse Tahirali

Conservatives ahead in new ballot tracking: Nanos says that's "bad news for the Liberals"

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