David Coletto
@davidcoletto.bsky.social
Founder & CEO of Canada’s most sought-after and influential polling firm, Abacus Data.
Prof at Carleton University.
Davidcoletto.substack.com
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Prof at Carleton University.
Davidcoletto.substack.com
🚴♂️🎾🏔️📈📊
What people believe about the future shapes how they spend, vote, work, and trust.
Understanding sentiment isn’t a nice-to-have anymore, it’s essential for navigating risk and unlocking opportunity.
My latest Signals & Trends piece:
abacusdata.ca/see-the-wor...
Understanding sentiment isn’t a nice-to-have anymore, it’s essential for navigating risk and unlocking opportunity.
My latest Signals & Trends piece:
abacusdata.ca/see-the-wor...
November 28, 2025 at 3:15 AM
What people believe about the future shapes how they spend, vote, work, and trust.
Understanding sentiment isn’t a nice-to-have anymore, it’s essential for navigating risk and unlocking opportunity.
My latest Signals & Trends piece:
abacusdata.ca/see-the-wor...
Understanding sentiment isn’t a nice-to-have anymore, it’s essential for navigating risk and unlocking opportunity.
My latest Signals & Trends piece:
abacusdata.ca/see-the-wor...
I had a great discussion on Hub Politics about pipelines, political risk, party identity, and the state of Canadian public opinion.
If you missed it, the full episode is here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=pIg...
If you missed it, the full episode is here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=pIg...
Will Carney’s pipeline gamble reset the Ottawa-Alberta relationship?
In this episode of Hub Politics, host Sean Speer is joined by Amanda Galbraith, co-founder and president of Oyster Group, and David Coletto, founder and CEO ...
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November 27, 2025 at 11:00 PM
I had a great discussion on Hub Politics about pipelines, political risk, party identity, and the state of Canadian public opinion.
If you missed it, the full episode is here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=pIg...
If you missed it, the full episode is here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=pIg...
The line between markets and public mood is fading. What people believe shapes what they buy, how they work, and who they support.
My new piece explains how to make sense of this shift. abacusdata.ca/see-the-wor...
My new piece explains how to make sense of this shift. abacusdata.ca/see-the-wor...
See the World as It Is: Why Understanding Public Sentiment Matters More Than Ever - Abacus Data
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November 27, 2025 at 7:45 PM
The line between markets and public mood is fading. What people believe shapes what they buy, how they work, and who they support.
My new piece explains how to make sense of this shift. abacusdata.ca/see-the-wor...
My new piece explains how to make sense of this shift. abacusdata.ca/see-the-wor...
The first-ever Ottawa Economic Scorecard sets a clear baseline for how our city compares to other major Canadian metros.
Ottawa earns a solid B, but as a G7 capital we can aim higher.
I was proud to support this work with the Ottawa Board of Trade.
Read it here: www.ottawabot.ca/capital-adv...
Ottawa earns a solid B, but as a G7 capital we can aim higher.
I was proud to support this work with the Ottawa Board of Trade.
Read it here: www.ottawabot.ca/capital-adv...
Capital Advantage: The Ottawa Economic Scorecard - Ottawa Board of Trade
www.ottawabot.ca
November 27, 2025 at 7:00 PM
The first-ever Ottawa Economic Scorecard sets a clear baseline for how our city compares to other major Canadian metros.
Ottawa earns a solid B, but as a G7 capital we can aim higher.
I was proud to support this work with the Ottawa Board of Trade.
Read it here: www.ottawabot.ca/capital-adv...
Ottawa earns a solid B, but as a G7 capital we can aim higher.
I was proud to support this work with the Ottawa Board of Trade.
Read it here: www.ottawabot.ca/capital-adv...
We take a close look at Danielle Smith's political acumen and how she is shaping the national conversation on energy and federal-provincial relations.
Watch the full Hub Politics episode: www.youtube.com/watch?v=pIg...
Watch the full Hub Politics episode: www.youtube.com/watch?v=pIg...
Will Carney’s pipeline gamble reset the Ottawa-Alberta relationship?
In this episode of Hub Politics, host Sean Speer is joined by Amanda Galbraith, co-founder and president of Oyster Group, and David Coletto, founder and CEO ...
www.youtube.com
November 27, 2025 at 3:00 PM
We take a close look at Danielle Smith's political acumen and how she is shaping the national conversation on energy and federal-provincial relations.
Watch the full Hub Politics episode: www.youtube.com/watch?v=pIg...
Watch the full Hub Politics episode: www.youtube.com/watch?v=pIg...
How can an arts or social science education prepare students for a world shaped by AI and uncertainty?
As a long-time instructor and social science grad, I offer my perspective: abacusdata.ca/the-future-...
As a long-time instructor and social science grad, I offer my perspective: abacusdata.ca/the-future-...
November 27, 2025 at 1:00 PM
How can an arts or social science education prepare students for a world shaped by AI and uncertainty?
As a long-time instructor and social science grad, I offer my perspective: abacusdata.ca/the-future-...
As a long-time instructor and social science grad, I offer my perspective: abacusdata.ca/the-future-...
If you are trying to understand what people expect from brands, governments, or employers, you need more than polling. You need sentiment intelligence.
I break down why in my latest analysis. abacusdata.ca/see-the-wor...
I break down why in my latest analysis. abacusdata.ca/see-the-wor...
See the World as It Is: Why Understanding Public Sentiment Matters More Than Ever - Abacus Data
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abacusdata.ca
November 27, 2025 at 12:45 PM
If you are trying to understand what people expect from brands, governments, or employers, you need more than polling. You need sentiment intelligence.
I break down why in my latest analysis. abacusdata.ca/see-the-wor...
I break down why in my latest analysis. abacusdata.ca/see-the-wor...
In this new episode of The Hub Politics Podcast, we explore whether the Liberal Party is still a brokerage party or has evolved into a more ideological movement.
Full conversation: www.youtube.com/watch?v=pIg...
Full conversation: www.youtube.com/watch?v=pIg...
Will Carney’s pipeline gamble reset the Ottawa-Alberta relationship?
In this episode of Hub Politics, host Sean Speer is joined by Amanda Galbraith, co-founder and president of Oyster Group, and David Coletto, founder and CEO ...
www.youtube.com
November 27, 2025 at 12:00 PM
In this new episode of The Hub Politics Podcast, we explore whether the Liberal Party is still a brokerage party or has evolved into a more ideological movement.
Full conversation: www.youtube.com/watch?v=pIg...
Full conversation: www.youtube.com/watch?v=pIg...
On the latest Hub Politics episode, I dig into what our polling says about shifting public opinion on energy projects and how it shapes the choices facing the Carney government.
Full episode: www.youtube.com/watch?v=pIg...
Full episode: www.youtube.com/watch?v=pIg...
Will Carney’s pipeline gamble reset the Ottawa-Alberta relationship?
In this episode of Hub Politics, host Sean Speer is joined by Amanda Galbraith, co-founder and president of Oyster Group, and David Coletto, founder and CEO ...
www.youtube.com
November 27, 2025 at 4:45 AM
On the latest Hub Politics episode, I dig into what our polling says about shifting public opinion on energy projects and how it shapes the choices facing the Carney government.
Full episode: www.youtube.com/watch?v=pIg...
Full episode: www.youtube.com/watch?v=pIg...
Consumer choices, political attitudes, workplace expectations, and social values are no longer separate. They are part of one interconnected mindset shaped by precarity.
I explain what that means for leaders today. abacusdata.ca/see-the-wor...
I explain what that means for leaders today. abacusdata.ca/see-the-wor...
See the World as It Is: Why Understanding Public Sentiment Matters More Than Ever - Abacus Data
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November 27, 2025 at 3:15 AM
Consumer choices, political attitudes, workplace expectations, and social values are no longer separate. They are part of one interconnected mindset shaped by precarity.
I explain what that means for leaders today. abacusdata.ca/see-the-wor...
I explain what that means for leaders today. abacusdata.ca/see-the-wor...
In the new episode of The Hub Politics Podcast, we take a close look at what Carney's pipeline decision could mean for his B.C. caucus and for shifting public attitudes on energy projects.
Full episode: www.youtube.com/watch?v=pIg...
Full episode: www.youtube.com/watch?v=pIg...
Will Carney’s pipeline gamble reset the Ottawa-Alberta relationship?
In this episode of Hub Politics, host Sean Speer is joined by Amanda Galbraith, co-founder and president of Oyster Group, and David Coletto, founder and CEO ...
www.youtube.com
November 27, 2025 at 1:30 AM
In the new episode of The Hub Politics Podcast, we take a close look at what Carney's pipeline decision could mean for his B.C. caucus and for shifting public attitudes on energy projects.
Full episode: www.youtube.com/watch?v=pIg...
Full episode: www.youtube.com/watch?v=pIg...
I joined Sean Speer and Amanda Galbraith on The Hub Politics Podcast to dig into Mark Carney's pending pipeline announcement with Premier Danielle Smith. We break down the political risks, public opinion, and strategy.
Watch here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=pIg...
Watch here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=pIg...
Will Carney’s pipeline gamble reset the Ottawa-Alberta relationship?
In this episode of Hub Politics, host Sean Speer is joined by Amanda Galbraith, co-founder and president of Oyster Group, and David Coletto, founder and CEO ...
www.youtube.com
November 26, 2025 at 10:00 PM
I joined Sean Speer and Amanda Galbraith on The Hub Politics Podcast to dig into Mark Carney's pending pipeline announcement with Premier Danielle Smith. We break down the political risks, public opinion, and strategy.
Watch here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=pIg...
Watch here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=pIg...
What role should universities play in helping Canadians feel more optimistic about the future?
I argue they can be engines of reassurance and that the arts are central to that mission: abacusdata.ca/the-future-...
I argue they can be engines of reassurance and that the arts are central to that mission: abacusdata.ca/the-future-...
November 26, 2025 at 9:00 PM
What role should universities play in helping Canadians feel more optimistic about the future?
I argue they can be engines of reassurance and that the arts are central to that mission: abacusdata.ca/the-future-...
I argue they can be engines of reassurance and that the arts are central to that mission: abacusdata.ca/the-future-...
Why does any durable housing strategy need Boomers onside? Because they vote more, hold more wealth, and shape every major party’s priorities.
We cannot solve affordability without them.
My full argument: davidcoletto.substack.com/p/housing-a...
We cannot solve affordability without them.
My full argument: davidcoletto.substack.com/p/housing-a...
November 26, 2025 at 7:45 PM
Why does any durable housing strategy need Boomers onside? Because they vote more, hold more wealth, and shape every major party’s priorities.
We cannot solve affordability without them.
My full argument: davidcoletto.substack.com/p/housing-a...
We cannot solve affordability without them.
My full argument: davidcoletto.substack.com/p/housing-a...
The world feels more chaotic and less predictable, and leaders are making decisions in that uncertainty. My latest piece explores why understanding public sentiment has never been more essential.
abacusdata.ca/see-the-wor...
abacusdata.ca/see-the-wor...
See the World as It Is: Why Understanding Public Sentiment Matters More Than Ever - Abacus Data
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abacusdata.ca
November 26, 2025 at 5:00 PM
The world feels more chaotic and less predictable, and leaders are making decisions in that uncertainty. My latest piece explores why understanding public sentiment has never been more essential.
abacusdata.ca/see-the-wor...
abacusdata.ca/see-the-wor...
Public opinion isn’t just attitudes. It’s a mindset shaped by instability, expectations, and how people make sense of the world.
We call it: public sentiment intelligence.
Read more:
abacusdata.ca/see-the-wor...
We call it: public sentiment intelligence.
Read more:
abacusdata.ca/see-the-wor...
November 26, 2025 at 2:30 PM
Public opinion isn’t just attitudes. It’s a mindset shaped by instability, expectations, and how people make sense of the world.
We call it: public sentiment intelligence.
Read more:
abacusdata.ca/see-the-wor...
We call it: public sentiment intelligence.
Read more:
abacusdata.ca/see-the-wor...
How should universities respond when most people feel anxious about AI, global instability, and rapid change?
My latest piece explains why the arts provide essential skills for this moment: abacusdata.ca/the-future-...
My latest piece explains why the arts provide essential skills for this moment: abacusdata.ca/the-future-...
November 25, 2025 at 9:00 PM
How should universities respond when most people feel anxious about AI, global instability, and rapid change?
My latest piece explains why the arts provide essential skills for this moment: abacusdata.ca/the-future-...
My latest piece explains why the arts provide essential skills for this moment: abacusdata.ca/the-future-...
What would actually unlock more family sized housing in established neighbourhoods?
Giving Boomers real options to move down the ladder with dignity and choice.
More in my piece: davidcoletto.substack.com/p/housing-a...
Giving Boomers real options to move down the ladder with dignity and choice.
More in my piece: davidcoletto.substack.com/p/housing-a...
November 25, 2025 at 12:45 PM
What would actually unlock more family sized housing in established neighbourhoods?
Giving Boomers real options to move down the ladder with dignity and choice.
More in my piece: davidcoletto.substack.com/p/housing-a...
Giving Boomers real options to move down the ladder with dignity and choice.
More in my piece: davidcoletto.substack.com/p/housing-a...
If younger Canadians need help climbing the housing ladder, what do older Canadians need?
A safe, supported way to climb down it.
That is the missing piece in our affordability debate.
I explore it here: davidcoletto.substack.com/p/housing-a...
A safe, supported way to climb down it.
That is the missing piece in our affordability debate.
I explore it here: davidcoletto.substack.com/p/housing-a...
November 25, 2025 at 4:45 AM
If younger Canadians need help climbing the housing ladder, what do older Canadians need?
A safe, supported way to climb down it.
That is the missing piece in our affordability debate.
I explore it here: davidcoletto.substack.com/p/housing-a...
A safe, supported way to climb down it.
That is the missing piece in our affordability debate.
I explore it here: davidcoletto.substack.com/p/housing-a...
Two thirds of physicians believe recent political decisions will worsen the quality of care patients receive.
Only 13 percent expect improvement.
These results from Physician Pulse point to significant risks for patients if current trends continue.
More here: abacusdata.ca/canadian-ph...
Only 13 percent expect improvement.
These results from Physician Pulse point to significant risks for patients if current trends continue.
More here: abacusdata.ca/canadian-ph...
November 25, 2025 at 1:30 AM
Two thirds of physicians believe recent political decisions will worsen the quality of care patients receive.
Only 13 percent expect improvement.
These results from Physician Pulse point to significant risks for patients if current trends continue.
More here: abacusdata.ca/canadian-ph...
Only 13 percent expect improvement.
These results from Physician Pulse point to significant risks for patients if current trends continue.
More here: abacusdata.ca/canadian-ph...
Why do many promising housing policies stall?
Because Boomers still dominate the electorate and their preferences shape what is politically possible.
I explain: davidcoletto.substack.com/p/housing-a...
Because Boomers still dominate the electorate and their preferences shape what is politically possible.
I explain: davidcoletto.substack.com/p/housing-a...
November 24, 2025 at 11:00 PM
Why do many promising housing policies stall?
Because Boomers still dominate the electorate and their preferences shape what is politically possible.
I explain: davidcoletto.substack.com/p/housing-a...
Because Boomers still dominate the electorate and their preferences shape what is politically possible.
I explain: davidcoletto.substack.com/p/housing-a...
Eight in ten physicians say increased government oversight will make it harder to recruit and retain doctors.
This is one of the clearest findings from Physician Pulse, our new partnership with the CMA.
Read the full survey: abacusdata.ca/canadian-ph...
This is one of the clearest findings from Physician Pulse, our new partnership with the CMA.
Read the full survey: abacusdata.ca/canadian-ph...
November 24, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Eight in ten physicians say increased government oversight will make it harder to recruit and retain doctors.
This is one of the clearest findings from Physician Pulse, our new partnership with the CMA.
Read the full survey: abacusdata.ca/canadian-ph...
This is one of the clearest findings from Physician Pulse, our new partnership with the CMA.
Read the full survey: abacusdata.ca/canadian-ph...
Physician Pulse reveals a worrying trust gap.
Forty three percent of physicians across Canada say they do not feel trusted or respected by their provincial government.
In Alberta that rises to 76 percent and in Quebec to 84 percent.
Details here: abacusdata.ca/canadian-ph...
Forty three percent of physicians across Canada say they do not feel trusted or respected by their provincial government.
In Alberta that rises to 76 percent and in Quebec to 84 percent.
Details here: abacusdata.ca/canadian-ph...
November 24, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Physician Pulse reveals a worrying trust gap.
Forty three percent of physicians across Canada say they do not feel trusted or respected by their provincial government.
In Alberta that rises to 76 percent and in Quebec to 84 percent.
Details here: abacusdata.ca/canadian-ph...
Forty three percent of physicians across Canada say they do not feel trusted or respected by their provincial government.
In Alberta that rises to 76 percent and in Quebec to 84 percent.
Details here: abacusdata.ca/canadian-ph...
Why has housing affordability barely improved despite years of political focus?
Because we have ignored the group with the most power to shape the system.
My answer here: davidcoletto.substack.com/p/housing-a...
Because we have ignored the group with the most power to shape the system.
My answer here: davidcoletto.substack.com/p/housing-a...
November 24, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Why has housing affordability barely improved despite years of political focus?
Because we have ignored the group with the most power to shape the system.
My answer here: davidcoletto.substack.com/p/housing-a...
Because we have ignored the group with the most power to shape the system.
My answer here: davidcoletto.substack.com/p/housing-a...
What are Canadians really looking for from higher education in a time of uncertainty?
I explore the answer and why the arts may matter more than ever: abacusdata.ca/the-future-...
I explore the answer and why the arts may matter more than ever: abacusdata.ca/the-future-...
November 24, 2025 at 2:30 PM
What are Canadians really looking for from higher education in a time of uncertainty?
I explore the answer and why the arts may matter more than ever: abacusdata.ca/the-future-...
I explore the answer and why the arts may matter more than ever: abacusdata.ca/the-future-...