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Poll: Almost half of Sask. people disapprove of federal carbon pricing

By CBC News, October 31, 2016  Mainstreet poll shows 45% of people disapprove of federal plan, lowest approval rate in country A new poll shows that people in Saskatchewan aren’t happy with the federal carbon pricing scheme. Earlier this month, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau told the provinces they had until 2018 to put a price… Continue reading Poll: Almost half of Sask. people disapprove of federal carbon pricing

Donald Trump gets a convention bump, but Hillary Clinton's could be next

By Éric Grenier, CBC News, July 27, 2016  Presidential Poll Tracker launches with the race for the White House nearly a dead heat Thanks to a bump from the Republican National Convention, Donald Trump has closed the gap on Hillary Clinton in U.S. polls. But with the Democratic National Convention now in full swing, will Clinton… Continue reading Donald Trump gets a convention bump, but Hillary Clinton's could be next

Canadians conflicted about 3 Es: Environment, energy and the economy

Source: Tracy Johnson, Kyle Bakx, CBC News, March 14, 2016 EKOS-CBC poll suggests 56% more worried about the economy than the environment Justin and Leanne Mills are in a situation familiar to many Albertans these days. Justin is still working as an oil well cementer in Lloydminster, but his income is down by 50 per… Continue reading Canadians conflicted about 3 Es: Environment, energy and the economy

Marathon, 78-day election wraps with wild sprints

With the finish line in sight of the one of longest elections campaigns in Canadian history, all three major federal party leaders made their final push to convince voters before what’s likely to be a tight race at the polls on Monday. Justin Trudeau On his final day on the campaign trail, Liberal Leader Justin… Continue reading Marathon, 78-day election wraps with wild sprints

Time to vote: Campaign over, it's election day

Canadians are headed to the polls. After a marathon campaign, the 42nd general election is underway, and voters from coast to coast are casting their ballots. Polling stations in Newfoundland opened at 8:30 a.m. local time (7 a.m. ET), and stations in Western Canada will close at 7 p.m. PT (10 p.m. ET). Until then,… Continue reading Time to vote: Campaign over, it's election day

Polls open in Saskatchewan for today's federal election

Canadians are going to the polls today and are electing a government after the longest election campaign in modern Canadian history. The polls opened in Saskatchewan at 7:30 a.m. and will stay open until 7:30 p.m. When the election was called, the Conservatives held 13 of the province’s 14 ridings, while the Liberals had one seat. Because five… Continue reading Polls open in Saskatchewan for today's federal election