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9 in 10 Canadians are Concerned About the State of Housing in Canada Today - Abacus Data

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David Coletto @davidcoletto.bsky.social · 2d

🚨 New from Abacus Data: 9 in 10 Canadians are concerned about the state of housing in Canada today.

This is one of the few issues that cuts across every generation, region, and party line.

Read the full report → abacusdata.ca/9-in-10-cana...

Carney's charm offensive in Washington

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David Coletto @davidcoletto.bsky.social · 3d

I joined the latest episode of Hub Politics to talk about Prime Minister Mark Carney’s trip to Washington — and what his diplomatic approach with President Trump tells us about his leadership style.

You can watch the full episode here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=m0j5...

YouTube video by The Hub Canada

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David Coletto @davidcoletto.bsky.social · 3d

I was thrilled to join Steve Paikin’s Everything Political podcast for the first time.

We talked about my recent Toronto Star column exploring the tension at the heart of Canadian politics — between reassurance and disruption.

You can watch the full conversation here: youtu.be/dNZaTzDNjD8?...

Why Canadian Voters Are Split Between a Disruptor or a “Daddy” | Everything Political

YouTube video by The Paikin Podcast

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CPAC TV @cpac.ca · 6d

Why does Mark Carney suffer from a slight dip in his favourable impressions? It's that Canadians are becoming a little bit more unsure if he's the right person to lead the country, says @davidcoletto.bsky.social

Full interview: youtu.be/Ixwja1bphd4?...

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David Coletto @davidcoletto.bsky.social · 7d

📊 NEW: Conservatives lead by 1, but the big story is underneath.

Cost-of-living concerns are rising again, Carney’s approval is slipping, and Trudeau’s shadow still looms.

abacusdata.ca/abacus-data-...

Abacus Data Poll: Liberals and Conservatives Locked in Tight Race as Cost of Living Concerns Surge - Abacus Data

The Risk in Raising Alarm: Could Poilievre’s Deficit Attacks Backfire?

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David Coletto @davidcoletto.bsky.social · 12d

The Risk in Raising Alarm: Could Poilievre’s Deficit Attacks Backfire?
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An alternative impact of a big fiscal mess

Budget discussions continue: ‘There’s risk on all sides’

David Coletto @davidcoletto.bsky.social · 13d

The federal budget is just over a month away.

I was on CTV News Question Period with Vassy Kapelos yesterday to share some thoughts on the political implications and some alternative scenarios of it can all play out.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=zdKz...

YouTube video by CTV News

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https://www.thestar.com/opinion/contributors/mark-carney-became-pm-because-he-reassured-canadians-pierre-poilievre-still-cant-help-unsettling-us/article_04fca5c8-5039-4aad-b725-dd1a0ae4025d.html

David Coletto @davidcoletto.bsky.social · 16d

Why did Mark Carney become PM while Pierre Poilievre fell short?
Because Canadians wanted reassurance, not disruption.

I explain in my latest op-ed for the Toronto Star

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David Coletto @davidcoletto.bsky.social · 16d

Is Carney setting a political trap for Poilievre on the budget?

Tune into CTV’s Question Period on Sunday to hear my thoughts.

Writing something for my newsletter too #cdnpoli

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David Coletto @davidcoletto.bsky.social · 20d

Abacus Nova Scotia Poll: Houston’s PCs Maintain Commanding Lead as Fall Session Opens

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Abacus Nova Scotia Poll: Houston’s PCs Maintain Commanding Lead as Fall Session Opens - Abacus Data

Abacus Data Poll: Crime and Safety Rise as Top Issue as Parliament Resumes. Liberals and Conservatives tied. - Abacus Data

David Coletto @davidcoletto.bsky.social · 21d

Abacus Data Poll: Crime and Safety Rise as Top Issue as Parliament Resumes. Liberals and Conservatives tied.

abacusdata.ca/abacus-data-...

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Bob Makichuk 🇨🇦 @bobmakichuk.bsky.social · 29d

This stack is a worthy post for fellow #GCComms professionals to consider as our ministers get ready for their return to Parliament.
Connecting with our audiences is more challenging than ever, especially at a critical time for the government we serve.

David Coletto @davidcoletto.bsky.social · 29d

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David Coletto @davidcoletto.bsky.social · 29d

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David Coletto @davidcoletto.bsky.social · 29d

Is it time for the federal government to invest more in communicating with those it governs?

Some thoughts and comparative examples

open.substack.com/pub/davidcol...

It’s Never Been Harder for Governments to Talk to Citizens

Is it time for government to spend more on communicating with the people it governs?

Abacus Data Poll: Carney’s Liberals Regain Lead as Economy Woes Grow - Abacus Data

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David Coletto @davidcoletto.bsky.social · Sep 8

The lesson from Starmer 🇬🇧 for Carney 🇨🇦: managerial centrism without a philosophy is not the middle ground; it’s no man’s land.

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David Coletto @davidcoletto.bsky.social · Sep 7

📊 New Abacus Data Poll: Carney’s Liberals edge back into the lead as Canadians grow more uneasy about the economy.

Affordability, housing, & healthcare remain top concerns.

Full results 👉 abacusdata.ca/abacus-data-...

Flight attendants overwhelmingly vote against Air Canada wage offer | CBC News

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David Coletto @davidcoletto.bsky.social · Sep 6

Precarity, Collective Bargaining, and Why Member Research Matters More Than Ever: abacusdata.ca/precarity-mi...

www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

Air Canada flight attendants on Saturday overwhelmingly voted against the airline's latest wage offer, their union said.

www.cbc.ca

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David Coletto @davidcoletto.bsky.social · Sep 6

Mark Carney appears to be threading that needle effectively. His posture and approach is widely seen as the right fit for the moment.

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Canadians Prefer a Strategic Yet Firm Approach to Trump But Perceptions of Leaders Tell a More Complicated Story

New Abacus Data survey explores Canadians’ preferred approach to Trump and how they see Carney and Ford navigating the renewed U.S.-Canada dynamic

Canadians See Cost of Living, Housing, and Healthcare as Bigger Threat Than Trump’s Policies - Abacus Data

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David Coletto @davidcoletto.bsky.social · Sep 4

In the next two years, what is the bigger threat?

60% say issues like housing affordability, healthcare, and rising costs pose the greatest risk to the country.

40% believe Trump’s policies and unpredictability are the larger danger

abacusdata.ca/canadians-se...

The Psychology of Political Endings: When Support Turns to Disillusionment

David Coletto @davidcoletto.bsky.social · Sep 1

The Psychology of Political Endings: When
Support Turns to Disillusionment

What psychological research and polling tells us about when people go from supporters to opponents in politics.

open.substack.com/pub/davidcol...

What psychological research and polling tells us about when people go from supporters to opponents in politics.

The Psychology of Political Endings: When Support Turns to Disillusionment

David Coletto @davidcoletto.bsky.social · Sep 1

The Psychology of Political Endings: When Support Turns to Disillusionment

open.substack.com/pub/davidcol...

What psychological research and polling tells us about when people go from supporters to opponents in politics.

Why Partisans Stay Loyal and the Forces That Finally Break Them

David Coletto @davidcoletto.bsky.social · Sep 1

Why Partisans Stay Loyal and the Forces That Finally Break Them

What psychological research and polling tells us about when people go from supporters to opponents in politics.

open.substack.com/pub/davidcol...

What psychological research and polling tells us about when people go from supporters to opponents in politics.