David Coletto

Ottawa

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Vet Fees and the Politics of Pet Ownership: Why a Trip to the Clinic Could Become a Political Issue - Abacus Data

1 month ago | abacusdata.ca | David Coletto

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Canadians Want Housing Policy Reform, Highlighting the Need for Faster Development and Innovative Financing - Abacus Data

2 months ago | abacusdata.ca | Eddie Sheppard |David Coletto

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Abacus Data Poll: Defining the ballot box question

Mar 25, 2025 | abacusdata.ca | David Coletto

With the election campaign now underway, one overarching question looms: is this a campaign about change and scarcity, or about security in a time of deep precarity? Our latest polling points to a country wrestling with competing impulses—on one hand, a strong desire for a shift in direction; on the other, a fear of disruption in a period of uncertainty. At the heart of these competing narratives is what voters identify as their top-of-mind issues.
Abacus Data Poll: What's Happening in Nova Scotia?

Mar 24, 2025 | abacusdata.ca | David Coletto |Kelly Bennett

At Abacus Data, we eat, sleep and breathe politics, and we’ve been keeping a close eye on what’s happening across the country as the 2025 federal election gets underway. Today, we’re focusing on Nova Scotia – a province that’s known for its great hospitality, forestry, farming, and vibrant ocean economy.
Abacus Data Poll: As the Election Kicks Off, the Conservatives lead the Liberals by 3 as the NDP sinks further

Mar 23, 2025 | abacusdata.ca | David Coletto

Our latest survey, completed between March 17 and 20 among 1,500 eligible voters, offers a detailed picture of the political landscape on the eve of the 2025 federal election call. The numbers reveal a competitive and fast-evolving race, one that combines the reassembly of old coalitions, erosion in others, and a level of voter interest that outstrips what we saw at this point in 2021.
Need to Know: The election is imminent and the CPC is slumping-can Poilievre pivot in time?

Mar 20, 2025 | thehub.ca | David Coletto |Sean Speer

Welcome to Need to Know, The Hub’s roundup of experts and insiders providing insights into the political stories and developments Canadians need to be keeping an eye on this week. Pierre Poilievre needs to find his counterpunchBy David Coletto, the founder, chair, and CEO of Abacus Data and author of the Substack inFocusI expect the election campaign to kick off this weekend, with Prime Minister Mark Carney all but certain to seek Parliament’s dissolution.
Abacus Data Poll: Conservative lead down to 4 as Liberals reach highest vote share since August 2021

Mar 16, 2025 | abacusdata.ca | David Coletto

From March 10 to 12, 2025, Abacus Data surveyed 1,700 Canadian adults online asking our core federal political tracking questions plus some new questions on Mark Carney and Pierre Poilievre. All of the interviews were conducted following Mark Carney’s win in the Liberal leadership election on Sunday. We find that the horse race continues to tighten as the shift in perceptions and priorities continues.
The NDP is in deep trouble

Mar 10, 2025 | davidcoletto.substack.com | David Coletto

Over the past week, I’ve been taking a closer look at what is holding back the NDP in the eyes of potential voters. Based on survey data I collected with Abacus Data, I asked Canadians who would consider voting NDP but currently aren’t planning to do so what their main hesitation was. The results were quite revealing, particularly when we zoom in on three major barriers to NDP support: a polarized electorate, a relatively unpopular leader, and a lack of perceived viability.
What Sun Tzu’s Art of War can tell us about the battle to frame the next election

Mar 9, 2025 | davidcoletto.substack.com | David Coletto

Sun Tzu, a Chinese military strategist from the 6th century BC, wrote the classic treatise The Art of War, arguably the earliest known work on military strategy. His insights have transcended time and geography, finding relevance not just on ancient battlefields, but also in boardrooms, sports arenas, and, yes, election campaigns.
62% of Canadians Plan to Avoid the U.S. for at Least the Next Year Amid Political Tensions

Mar 7, 2025 | abacusdata.ca | Eddie Sheppard |David Coletto

Over the past few weeks, tensions between Canada and the United States have intensified, spurred by President Donald Trump’s imposition of tariffs and the constant threat of annexation. This heated political landscape has ignited a surge in Canadian patriotism, which is now expressing itself in a very tangible way: through consumer behaviour.

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David Coletto 🇨🇦 @DavidColetto

25 Jun 25

Approval of the federal government is at 52%. That’s down slightly, but still historically high. The Carney honeymoon continues—so far. #cdnpoli Read more: https://t.co/b5YE22SKit https://t.co/wcqVjjjWJw

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25 Jun 25

RT @FHCP_PASC: Introducing the Self-Care Readiness Index 2025! This report outlines four key steps to help countries make self-care a found…

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25 Jun 25

Canadians were asked: does the election give Carney a mandate to radically change the country? 30% say yes, 32% no, 37% are unsure. The country is cautious, not closed. Full @abacusdataca #cdnpoli poll here: https://t.co/b5YE22ScsV https://t.co/oCEp2Ey0YC

David Coletto

Articles

Vet Fees and the Politics of Pet Ownership: Why a Trip to the Clinic Could Become a Political Issue - Abacus Data

Canadians Want Housing Policy Reform, Highlighting the Need for Faster Development and Innovative Financing - Abacus Data

Abacus Data Poll: Defining the ballot box question

Abacus Data Poll: What's Happening in Nova Scotia?

Abacus Data Poll: As the Election Kicks Off, the Conservatives lead the Liberals by 3 as the NDP sinks further

Need to Know: The election is imminent and the CPC is slumping-can Poilievre pivot in time?

Abacus Data Poll: Conservative lead down to 4 as Liberals reach highest vote share since August 2021

The NDP is in deep trouble

What Sun Tzu’s Art of War can tell us about the battle to frame the next election

62% of Canadians Plan to Avoid the U.S. for at Least the Next Year Amid Political Tensions

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