Nik and Michael discuss why votes for the Bloc Quebecois could decide who forms the next government. We're also two weeks into the election — time for an interim report card!

Nik and Michael discuss why votes for the Bloc Quebecois could decide who forms the next government. We're also two weeks into the election &mdash; time for an interim report card!

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

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Gripped in a tie, interim report card on the campaigns

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

Current Liberal strategy is like 'palliative care'

Pessimism and anger towards the federal government is at an all-time high, according to Nanos tracking. Pollster Nik Nanos and host Michael Stittle discuss the challenge this poses for the Liberals in the lead-up to an election.  Also, what are the major issues Canadians are worried about, and did the federal budget address them?

CREDITS:

Host: Michael Stittle

Guest: Nik Nanos

Producers:  Phil Hahn, Patrick Rail

Editor: Jesse Tahirali

Pessimism and anger towards the federal government is at an all-time high, according to Nanos tracking. Pollster Nik Nanos and host Michael Stittle discuss the challenge this poses for the Liberals in the lead-up to an election.  Also, what are the major issues Canadians are worried about, and did the federal budget address them?
CREDITS:
Host: Michael Stittle
Guest: Nik Nanos
Producers:  Phil Hahn, Patrick Rail
Editor: Jesse Tahirali

Gripped in a tie, interim report card on the campaigns

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