inFocus with David Coletto

As 2026 begins, Canadian politics looks familiar on the surface but the dynamics underneath are shifting. In this episode of Infocus, Abacus Data CEO David Coletto breaks down his firm's latest national poll showing the Liberals and Conservatives tied, with voters still cautious about the country’s direction and deeply uncertain about the global environment.

Affordability remains the top issue, but Donald Trump has surged back into the public’s top tier of concerns, reshaping the political context. David also explores diverging leader impressions, with Mark Carney holding steady while Pierre Poilievre’s negatives rise.

You can access the full poll results here.

In this special post-election episode of inFocus with David Coletto, David breaks down the surprising results of Canada’s 45th general election. Just three months after entering politics, Mark Carney has led the Liberals to a fourth consecutive mandate—this time as a minority government—defeating Pierre Poilievre’s Conservatives in a much tighter race than expected.

David reflects on how the campaign was shaped by two competing ballot questions—change vs. Trump—and explains why voters ultimately chose stability over disruption. He offers behind-the-scenes insights from Abacus Data’s tracking, final polling, and what we got right (and where we’ll be looking to improve). Plus, he previews what’s next, including a major post-election survey launching this week and an upcoming event at the Empire Club in Toronto.

If you want to understand what happened, why it happened, and what it means for Canada’s political future—this is the episode for you.

Tomorrow, Canadians head to the polls after a 40-day campaign that turned the political landscape upside down. In this special election preview episode of inFocus with David Coletto, David breaks down Abacus Data’s final poll results, offering insights into how the race shifted from a likely Conservative win to a competitive contest now favouring the Liberals under Mark Carney.

David explores the emotional undercurrents driving voter decisions, the key ballot questions around change and stability, the leaders' brands as the campaign ends, and what the final vote estimates suggest. He also highlights the critical role turnout could play — and why a late Conservative surge, while unlikely, can’t be entirely ruled out.

If you want a clear, data-driven snapshot of where things stand heading into Election Day, this episode will get you ready for the results to come.

With just days left before Canadians head to the polls, David Coletto breaks down the latest Abacus Data polling and what it tells us about where the 2025 federal election stands. In this episode of inFocus with David Coletto, David unpacks why the Liberals continue to hold a modest lead over the Conservatives, despite a strong public desire for change.

He explores how Mark Carney’s personal appeal, regional vote strength, and the shifting ballot question—from Trump to affordability—are shaping the campaign’s final stretch. David also shares insights on what impact, if any, the leaders’ debates had, and what to watch for in the closing days of the campaign.

If you want a quick, data-driven pulse check on the election—and what’s really motivating Canadian voters—this episode is for you.

Listen now to understand where things stand, why the Liberals remain the favourites, and what could still shift in the days ahead.

In this episode of inFocus, David Coletto unpacks one of the most surprising shifts of the 2025 federal election: how fear of disruption—what he calls disruptophobia—has flipped the campaign narrative on its head. What began as a change election defined by frustration with the Liberals has become a search for stability in an uncertain world.

David explains how Mark Carney’s rise, Donald Trump’s return to the White House, and growing public anxiety about global chaos have reframed the ballot question. Drawing on fresh data from Abacus Data, he explores how the desire for reassurance, not revolution, is driving voter behaviour—and why Carney now leads in most polls.

If you want to understand what’s really going on beneath the surface of this campaign, and why Canadians may be choosing the lower-risk option rather than the loudest voice, this is an episode you won’t want to miss.