If you’ve been following the polls in this election campaign, you know they’ve been anything but stable. One week, the Liberals are surging. The next, the Conservatives regain ground. So how should we make sense of it all?
After spending time in Canada this year, I’ve come to appreciate just how unpredictable Canadian politics can be. Former Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s resignation earlier this year signaled a turning point. With Pierre Poilievre’s Conservatives leading the polls for months, a change...
Reagan Zinck
Public opinion in Canada has been on the move in 2025. Voter priorities are shifting quickly, and this election is evolving right alongside them. Political experts agree that the final outcome may come down to just a handful of highly competitive ridings! Even polling in those could change before Canadians head to the polls on April 28.
So, what exactly is a battleground riding?
These are electoral districts where two or more candidates are in a tight race, meaning voters in...