Will a soft NDP vote benefit the Liberals in the next federal election? 

Pollster Nik Nanos and host Michael Stittle discuss what the NDP is doing to differentiate itself from the Liberals, after two years of propping them up in Parliament. Also, why Liberal support might actually be higher than the national numbers indicate, and what the 'true' Conservative advantage is over the Liberals.  

And as Canadians pay their respects to late prime minister Brian Mulroney, Nik and Michael rewind to 1988 when the Progressive Conservative leader was seeking reelection. His party was trailing the Liberals in the polls but managed to turn it around. 

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Host: Michael Stittle

Guest: Nik Nanos

Producers:  Phil Hahn and Patrick Rail

Editor:  Jesse Tahirali

Will a soft NDP vote benefit the Liberals in the next federal election? 
Pollster Nik Nanos and host Michael Stittle discuss what the NDP is doing to differentiate itself from the Liberals, after two years of propping them up in Parliament. Also, why Liberal support might actually be higher than the national numbers indicate, and what the 'true' Conservative advantage is over the Liberals.  
And as Canadians pay their respects to late prime minister Brian Mulroney, Nik and Michael rewind to 1988 when the Progressive Conservative leader was seeking reelection. His party was trailing the Liberals in the polls but managed to turn it around. 
CREDITS:
Host: Michael Stittle
Guest: Nik Nanos
Producers:  Phil Hahn and Patrick Rail
Editor:  Jesse Tahirali

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

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How the NDP's trying to avoid getting 'crushed' in the next election

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

Anger towards government at an all-time high

After months of the Conservatives enjoying a clear advantage in popular support over the Liberals, the latest Nanos ballot tracking shows Pierre Poilievre's party went from a 20-point lead to a 12-point lead.  

Pollster Nik Nanos and Trend Line host Michael Stittle discuss possible reasons behind the Conservative drop, and what might Quebec have to do with it?  

Nik and Michael also discuss Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's war of words with the premiers over the carbon tax. 

CREDITS:

HOST: Michael Stittle

GUEST: Nik Nanos

PRODUCERS: Phil Hahn, Patrick Rail

EDITOR:  Jesse Tahirali

After months of the Conservatives enjoying a clear advantage in popular support over the Liberals, the latest Nanos ballot tracking shows Pierre Poilievre's party went from a 20-point lead to a 12-point lead.  
Pollster Nik Nanos and Trend Line host Michael Stittle discuss possible reasons behind the Conservative drop, and what might Quebec have to do with it?  
Nik and Michael also discuss Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's war of words with the premiers over the carbon tax. 
CREDITS:
HOST: Michael Stittle
GUEST: Nik Nanos
PRODUCERS: Phil Hahn, Patrick Rail
EDITOR:  Jesse Tahirali

Nanos tracking: Is a new trend emerging?

CTV News' Michael Stittle and pollster Nik Nanos look at new numbers showing the federal Conservatives have opened up a 20-point lead over the Liberals – will it hold up?

Then, there was a federal byelection in Durham, Ont. Nik says the CPC victory was never in doubt, but we did learn something else that should be interesting to the Liberals. 

Also, there’s a federal budget on the horizon – Nik says it’s another chance for Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to change the channel and stem the LPC polling slump. 

Finally, we have new data on how Canadians feel about the standard of living for the next generation – and the numbers are dismal.  

CREDITS:

Host: Michael Stittle

Guest: Nik Nanos

Producers:  Phil Hahn and Patrick Rail

Editor: Jesse Tahirali

CTV News' Michael Stittle and pollster Nik Nanos look at new numbers showing the federal Conservatives have opened up a 20-point lead over the Liberals – will it hold up?
Then, there was a federal byelection in Durham, Ont. Nik says the CPC victory was never in doubt, but we did learn something else that should be interesting to the Liberals. 
Also, there’s a federal budget on the horizon – Nik says it’s another chance for Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to change the channel and stem the LPC polling slump. 
Finally, we have new data on how Canadians feel about the standard of living for the next generation – and the numbers are dismal.  
CREDITS:
Host: Michael Stittle
Guest: Nik Nanos
Producers:  Phil Hahn and Patrick Rail
Editor: Jesse Tahirali

How the NDP's trying to avoid getting 'crushed' in the next election

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