Mesgna Mesgna

February 23, 2026

Davos Bump Rallies Undecided and NDP Voters to Liberals

Since Carney’s Davos speech, leadership evaluations and federal approval were moving — but the ballot was not. That has now changed as the Liberals have moved into a clear lead. Crucially, however, this shift is being driven by gains from the NDP and undecided, not from Conservative losses.
February 20, 2026

Legault’s Resignation Fails to Deliver New Life for the CAQ

With his resignation, Francis Legault hoped to give the CAQ an opportunity to rebound with a new leader. While the future can always bring surprises, on first blush it appears Quebec voters are unlikely to give the CAQ a second chance despite their concerns over the PQ and its referendum promise.
February 11, 2026

Canadians Generally Embrace Civility in Politics

Canadians continue to place a high value on civility in politics, with strong majorities endorsing respect for opposing views and the necessity of compromise. Yet this consensus is less secure among younger Canadians, who are more skeptical that civility and compromise always serve the public good and more open to prioritizing unfiltered self-expression.