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REAL TIME PodcastEpisode 70: How Canadians are Redefining Homeownership with David ColettoDid you know that nearly 90% of Canadians under 30 want to own a home? Or that 61% of Canadians believe the homes being built today don’t meet the needs of Canadian households? While homeownership remains an important milestone, what it looks like and how Canadians think about it is changing.David Coletto, CEO and founder of Abacus Data, joins this episode of REAL TIME to discuss recent findings in research conducted with the Canadian Real Estate Association, focusing on how Canadians view homeownership, and how “good data drives good decisions” when it comes to fair housing policy in Canada...
2026-01-2744 min
Nuanced.220. David Coletto: Will There Be a Spring Election?David breaks down whether Canada is headed for a spring election, where Mark Carney sits in the polls, how Pierre Poilievre is resonating with voters, and how younger Canadians’ housing frustration is deepening generational fault lines—alongside Chief Aaron Pete.Send us a textSupport the shownuancedmedia.ca
2026-01-2650 min
The Hill Times' Hot RoomWho wants an election? With David ColettoAbacus Data CEO David Coletto joins The Hot Room to share what his latest polls say about public support for each party, why Pierre Poilievre is the "definition of polarizing", which party stands to gain or lose from an election, and more.
2025-11-1422 min
Shane Hewitt and The NightshiftICYMI - Cannabis Is Legal—So Why Isn’t Canada Cashing In?Seven years after legalization, cannabis is mainstream—but Canada’s policies still treat it like a liability. David Coletto reveals new polling that shows strong public support for expanding the cannabis sector, including jobs, exports, and economic investment. Despite 1 in 3 Canadians using cannabis regularly, the industry faces tight restrictions on marketing, product limits, and international trade. Coletto explains how the original goal—public safety—has left the market handcuffed and why both voters and communities are ready for smarter policy. Learn why this could be Canada’s next big economic driver—if politics doesn’t get in the way...
2025-11-0611 min
No Nonsense with Pamela WallinThe Impact of Scarcity Mindset on Canadian Politics with David ColettoMark Carney’s approval ratings are still strong but new polls hint it's time for some action in Ottawa. How is a scarcity mindset influencing Canadian politics? Pollster David Coletto shares the numbers
2025-08-2149 min
The CGAI Podcast NetworkCanadian Defence in the Carney EraIn this episode of #DefenceDeconstructed we sit down with David Coletto to discuss the current data of public opinions towards Canadian defence and some of the initiatives the Carney government is taking. We look at views of defence spending against Carney himself, his government and the country's political parties.
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Guest bios:
David Coletto is the CEO of Abacus Data
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Host bio:
David Perry is President and CEO of the Canadian Global Affairs Institute
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Recommended Readings:
- "Abundance" by Ezra Klein and Derek Thompson
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Defence Deconstructed was brought to you by Irving Shipbuilding.
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2025-07-1820 min
Produce TalksProduce and Politics – What does the new federal government mean for fresh produce in Canada?In an ever-shifting geopolitical environment, Canada has elected a minority government with many new faces on Parliament Hill. In this episode, CPMA President Ron Lemaire is joined by David Coletto, founder, Chair and CEO of Abacus Data. They break down the post-election political landscape and emerging consumer trends, what we know about Prime Minister Mark Carney and his leadership values, and what it all means for how we can advocate for industry priorities. Speakers: Ron Lemaire, President, CPMADavid Coletto, Founder, Chair, and CEO of Abacaus Data
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The HouseThe final days of Canada’s critical election campaignIt’s the final countdown to election night. On Monday, millions of Canadians will cast their ballots and choose their next federal government at a critical moment for Canada. Catherine Cullen sits down with David Coletto to find out what pollsters will be watching as results roll in from coast to coast.Next, CBC reporters on the road send us their final audio postcards from the campaign trail — with analysis on the Liberal, Conservative, NDP and Bloc Québécois campaigns so far.Plus, our panel of political strategists dissec...
2025-04-2651 min
The Missing Middle PodcastDavid Coletto: Gas Prices, Trump and Angry Young Men - Inside Canada’s Wild 2025 ElectionIn this episode, conservative pundit Sabrina and economist Mike Moffatt speak with David Coletto, CEO of Abacus Data, to explore the evolving landscape of Canadian election polling. They discuss the impact of recent policy changes, particularly the carbon tax, on voter sentiment and the shifting dynamics of affordability issues. The conversation delves into the trends among young voters, particularly young men, and the gender dynamics influencing voting behavior. The discussion also highlights the scarcity mindset surrounding housing and the rising favorability of Mark Carney as a political figure. Chapters00:00 Introduction, David Coletto
2025-04-1626 minThe CGAI Podcast NetworkLooking at Data: The Current State of the Canadian ElectionIn this episode of #DefenceDeconstructed, David Perry sit down with the Founder, Chair and CEO of Abacus Data, David Coletto. The pair discuss key features of the Canadian elections campaign, the impact of the international issues and Donald Trump on the campaign, and a recent Abacus survey focused on international issues.
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Guest bios:
David Coletto is the Founder, Chair and CEO of Abacus Data. He is one of Canada’s best known and most respected public opinion analysts, pollsters, and social researchers. He’s a member of the Board of Directors of the Ottawa Board of Trade and Ottawa Riverkeeper and...
2025-04-1124 min
It's Political with Althia RajFrom Trump's tariffs to bozo eruptions, our 'recovering partisans' break down the campaign's second weekCanada was spared Wednesday when the U.S. President Donald Trump announced new punishing tariffs on the rest of the world. But many Canadian industries are already feeling the pinch from tariffs Trump had imposed earlier, and big job losses are on the horizon. This week, Liberal Leader Mark Carney headed to Ottawa and put on his prime minister's hat to respond to the crisis, just as Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre was attempting a different strategy to address the Trump threat — to the country and to his own election campaign. This week, our panel of "recovering...
2025-04-0451 min
Latika Takes: The PodcastLatika Takes interviews Canadian pollster David ColettoMark Carney has called a snap election for April 28 in a poll the Liberals were set to suffer a devastating wipeout under former Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. Carney, a former central and investment banker, replaced Trudeau as leader and prime minister despite not holding a seat in the House of Commons and has narrowed the Conservatives’ 20-point lead in the polls to just four. David Coletto, Canada’s top pollster of research firm Abacus Data joins Latika Takes to discuss how Donald Trump’s threats to annex Canada and impose tariffs on Canadian goods have u...
2025-03-2432 min
The Herle BurlyPre-Election Pollster Panel: Paradis, Coletto, and GravesThe Herle Burly was created by Air Quotes Media with support from our presenting sponsor TELUS, as well as CN Rail. Alright, greetings you curiouser and curiouser Herle Burly-ites! As we record this podcast, we are either on the eve of a federal election, or, on the eve of the eve of a federal election as just about everybody expects Prime Minister Carney to call it in a matter of days.Poll watchers know that Mr. Carney seems to have resurrected this dangerous and ephemeral thing called HOPE, for the Liberal Party. The nu...
2025-03-201h 19The Missing Middle PodcastDavid Coletto: The Precarity Mindset and the 2025 ElectionIn this conversation, conservative pundit Sabrina Maddeaux and economist Mike Moffatt discuss the evolving landscape of political polling with David Coletto, CEO of Abacus Data. They explore the significant shifts in voter sentiment influenced by key events such as Justin Trudeau's exit, Mark Carney's rise, and the impact of Donald Trump. The discussion delves into demographic changes, the emergence of a precarity mindset among voters, and the implications for the Liberal Party and the NDP. The conversation also touches on regional dynamics, particularly in Quebec, and the challenges of predicting voter turnout in the upcoming federal election.
2025-03-1931 min
Nuanced.190. David Coletto: What Will Decide the 2025 Federal Election?A Canadian Polling Expert breaks down the upcoming 2025 election. David Coletto joins to discuss the key factors shaping the race, including Pierre Poilievre’s challenges, Mark Carney’s rise, Trump’s influence, affordability concerns, media dynamics, and shifting voter mindsets with host Aaron Pete. Send us a textSupport the shownuancedmedia.ca
2025-03-1753 min
Hub PodcastsHub Dialogues: David Coletto on how Canadians will react to the Online Streaming ActDavid Coletto, founder, chair, and CEO of Abacus Data and leading Canadian pollster, discusses what he calls the "scarcity mindset", why the Conservative Party is performing well with younger Canadians, and how the Online Streaming Act fits within these broader political developments. This episode was made possible by the Digital Media Association and the generosity of listeners like you. The Hub Dialogues features The Hub's editor-at-large, Sean Speer, in conversation with leading entrepreneurs, policymakers, scholars, and thinkers on the issues and challenges that will shape Canada's future at home and abroad....
2024-12-0431 min
Commercial Real Estate PodcastThe Impact of Public Opinion and Political Pressure on Canadian Real Estate with David Coletto, Founder of Abacus DataWelcome to the CRE podcast. 100% Canadian, 100% commercial real estate. In this episode of the Commercial Real Estate Podcast, Aaron and Adam dive into the pressing housing crisis in Canada with the help of David Coletto, CEO of Abacus Data. A company that shares insights on public opinion trends, the political landscape, and the...
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2024-11-2128 minThe Herle BurlyPolitical Pollster Panel: David Coletto & Kyla RonellenfitschThe Herle Burly was created by Air Quotes Media with support from our presenting sponsor TELUS, as well as CN Rail, Forestry for a Better Future, and Fidelity.Alright you curious, you courageous Herle Burly-ites! Time to summon all that courage, because today on the pod, a Pollster Panel … laying bare the current state of politics in the U.S. and Canada.The remarkable Trump comeback and election victory is only about a week and half in our rear-view mirror. I want to look at the factors driving that result. What does the data say? Do...
2024-11-151h 22
Audioespai⚠️El Gran Implante Mental - Eduardo Coletto 1-3-2024 (buscador creencias granja hiperdimensional nueva era) - Episodio exclusivo para mecenasAgradece a este podcast tantas horas de entretenimiento y disfruta de episodios exclusivos como éste. ¡Apóyale en iVoox! EDC-0372-El gran Implante mental
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"Eduardo Coletto habla sobre la mente como un implante fácilmente programable y manipulable. La sociedad y las religiones programan a las personas desde niños lo que se instala en su mente y puede ser difícil de cambiar. La observación de la mente es fundamental para evitar ser manipulado por la Matrix, una realidad creada por la mente que intenta mantener a las p...
2024-09-2719 min
NOW and NEXTIt's too late for "the walk in the snow". Liberals are wandering in the wilderness with or without Trudeau.This week on Now and Next:David Coletto, CEO and Founder of Abacus Data, joins the podcast to analyze the results from the By-election in the federal riding of St. Paul's.He says there's no way to consider this outcome as anything other than a crushing, if not shocking result from the Trudeau government. The Conservatives won the mid-town Toronto seat by 600 votes this week. And St. Paul's might be considered one of THE safest Liberal seats in the country. They've held it for more than thirty years.The St. Paul's loss amounts to...
2024-06-2731 min
The WritEp. #128: Poll deep dive with David Coletto, byelection editionWith the high-stakes byelection in Toronto–St. Paul’s on Monday, I invited David Coletto, chair and CEO of Abacus Data, to come back on the podcast to do another polling deep-dive — this time on on where things stand in Toronto and beyond.Armed with reams of polling data, we take a look at Battleground Toronto, as well as Justin Trudeau’s standing among various demographic groups across the country as speculation about the future of his leadership continues. We also compare where the polls stand, 16 months out from the next election, to where polls stood at this poi...
2024-06-2132 minThe Writ PodcastEp. #128: Poll deep dive with David Coletto, byelection editionWith the high-stakes byelection in Toronto–St. Paul’s on Monday, I invited David Coletto, chair and CEO of Abacus Data, to come back on the podcast to do another polling deep-dive — this time on on where things stand in Toronto and beyond.Armed with reams of polling data, we take a look at Battleground Toronto, as well as Justin Trudeau’s standing among various demographic groups across the country as speculation about the future of his leadership continues. We also compare where the polls stand, 16 months out from the next election, to where polls stood at this poi...
2024-06-2132 minIt's Political with Althia RajListener questions on the year's biggest politics storiesThe spring sitting on Parliament Hill is coming to a close. There's been a lot to keep track of — the wars in Gaza and Ukraine, the introduction of a pharmacare bill, a federal budget that brought big changes to taxes on capital gains — not to mention intelligence reports of foreign interference. On June 3, a report from the National Security and Intelligence Committee of Parliamentarians (NSICOP) revealed that some elected officials were either unwitting or witting participants in foreign interference. Naturally, all this left listeners with a lot of questions. In the season finale of "It's Poli...
2024-06-1452 minIt's Political with Althia RajIs the NDP winning the fight for working people?We started "It's Political" two years ago with an episode on the NDP's supply and confidence agreement. Back then, we wondered, would the party get any credit for what they accomplished? Two years on, public opinion polls suggest the answer is "no." The NDP believes the answer is really "maybe," and one they hope to turn into a resounding "yes." This week, we look at the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead for the NDP. First, Toronto Star reporter Raisa Patel, Abacus Data CEO David Coletto, Singh's chief of staff Jennifer Howard, will lay out t...
2024-05-031h 15
ThinkEnergyWhat the data tells usDecarbonization, the energy transition, and combating the climate crisis are critical to the future of Canadians (and the planet). But we all have different priorities and opinions. In episode 134 of thinkenergy, David Coletto, founder and CEO of Abacus Data, unpacks some of the key issues Canadians face today. Abacus Data is a Canadian market and public opinion research agency, delivering insights to guide policy decisions, messaging, and how to foster collective dialogue about pressing challenges. Related links Abacus Data: https://abacusdata.ca/ David Coletto on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in...
2024-04-0151 min
Ottawa Business Matters(March 31st) Ottawa Business Matters Episode 8 with Sueling Ching, Lisa MacLeod, Rick Chase and David ColettoThis episode features in-depth interviews with key figures including Sueling Ching, President and CEO of the Ottawa Board of Trade, and Lisa MacLeod, MPP for Nepean, discussing topics such as the impact of the Ontario budget on local businesses, initiatives to revitalize Ottawa's downtown, and the significance of the Mayor's Breakfast with Premier Doug Ford. The episode also delves into mental health advocacy, the role of the business community in city building, and the importance of inclusivity and leadership in fostering a vibrant economic environment. Additionally, insights are shared on upcoming events like the City Building Summit and the 40...
2024-04-0151 min
Ottawa Business Matters(March 31st) Episode 8 Ottawa Business Matters: David ColettoIn this episode of Ottawa Business Matters, host Sam interviews David Colletto, the CEO of Abacus Data, a polling company that engages with thousands of Canadians weekly to gather insights on various topics, including consumer behavior, political opinions, and work culture. David shares the importance of leveraging good data for making informed decisions in business and beyond, highlights the diverse range of clients Abacus Data serves, from Google to local nonprofits, and emphasizes the value of polling in understanding public sentiment. Additionally, David discusses his involvement in community initiatives, including the Ottawa Board of Trade and the Ottawa River...
2024-04-0114 minThe Missing Middle PodcastDavid Coletto: Why Millennials Broke Up with TrudeauIn this discussion, Smart Prosperity Institute economist Mike Moffatt and journalist Cara Stern talk to Pollster David Coletto about the shifting priorities of millennials and the generational divides in financial stability and housing. He explains that younger Canadians are less likely to prioritize climate change compared to older Canadians. The conversation explores the factors influencing these priorities, including the cost of living crisis, housing affordability, the impact of financial insecurity and the appeal of the Conservative Party to younger Canadians. The conversation highlights the challenges faced by political parties in attracting millennial voters and t...
2024-03-2030 min
The WritEp. #121: Polling deep dive with David ColettoLast fall, I was joined by David Coletto, Chair and CEO of Abacus Data, to take a look at the new voter coalition that the Conservatives were building with a deep dive into his polling data. It was a really fascinating dissection of the polls, so I invited David back again on this week’s episode of The Writ Podcast for another deep dive — this time into the demographics of the Canadian electorate.Using a compilation of multiple polls conducted over the last few months, we look at age, gender, education and occupational splits in voting intentions and...
2024-03-1551 minThe Writ PodcastEp. #121: Polling deep dive with David ColettoLast fall, I was joined by David Coletto, Chair and CEO of Abacus Data, to take a look at the new voter coalition that the Conservatives were building with a deep dive into his polling data. It was a really fascinating dissection of the polls, so I invited David back again on this week’s episode of The Writ Podcast for another deep dive — this time into the demographics of the Canadian electorate.Using a compilation of multiple polls conducted over the last few months, we look at age, gender, education and occupational splits in voting intentions and...
2024-03-1551 min
Hamilton Today with Scott ThompsonWhy does Trudeau clap that way?The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson:The province is puts a moratorium on public-private partnerships for colleges in Ontario. The estate of George Carlin has filed a lawsuit against the media company behind a fake hour-long comedy special that purportedly uses artificial intelligence to recreate the late standup comic's style and material. The Staircase is having a “Re Re Re-Opening” event Saturday at 7:30 p.m.. Adam Oldfield joins us to discuss the steps he is taking to address issues with the encampment at J. C. Beamer Park in his neighbourhood. Crime Doesn’t Fly Here. That’s the ne...
2024-01-271h 14Produce TalksYear-End discussion with David ColettoRon Lemaire President of CPMA leads a Year in Review discussion with David Coletto. David is the Chair and CEO of Abacus Data, a Canadian market and public opinion research agency. Ron and David give an overview of what Canadians think of the political climate and how it relates to the fruit and vegetable industry. David also provides insights to how Canadians view key areas of sustainability, climate change, our health, inflation and the economy.Listen to the end for this month’s episode of Industry Insights as Mike Mauti shares some end of the year statistics fr...
2023-12-1443 min
Produce TalksYear-End discussion with David ColettoRon Lemaire President of CPMA leads a Year in Review discussion with David Coletto. David is the Chair and CEO of Abacus Data, a Canadian market and public opinion research agency. Ron and David give an overview of what Canadians think of the political climate and how it relates to the fruit and vegetable industry. David also provides insights to how Canadians view key areas of sustainability, climate change, our health, inflation and the economy.Listen to the end for this month’s episode of Industry Insights as Mike Mauti shares some end of the year statistics fr...
2023-12-1443 min
The Charles Adler ShowCEO Of Abacus Data David ColletoJoin Charles Adler in a riveting episode of his podcast as he delves deep into the intriguing world of Canadian politics with the esteemed CEO of Abacus Data, David Coletto. In this episode, the spotlight is on Pierre Poilievre's poll numbers, offering a comprehensive analysis of the political landscape and the impact of these figures on Canada's socio-political sphere. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-12-1435 min
On The Ledge - your Ontario politics podcastIs Ford Nation playing good politics or making good policy?NEW: You can now leave us a RECORDED or TEXT message about anything you hear on the show. It's EASY. Click RECORD YOUR MESSAGE. Hit the RECORD button. Enter your name and email address so we can respond to your comment!And chances are you'll have something to say after listening to this edition of On the Ledge - Your Ontario politics podcast.Keith Leslie and Sabrina Nanji are at the table and we welcome David Coletto, CEO at Abacus Data, (filling in for John Wright!)We wonder whether pay increases for ECE workers...
2023-11-1739 min
On Background204 seats for Poilievre? David Coletto talks innovation in pollingWe go On Background with David Coletto, CEO of Abacus Data, to discuss MRP, an innovative polling method that offers a more accurate look at the state of Canadian politics at a riding-by-riding level, and what it could mean for the future of campaigning.
2023-11-1735 minIt's Political with Althia RajIs it time for Justin Trudeau to go?Eight years ago, Justin Trudeau and 30 ecstatic Liberal MPs walked up to Rideau Hall, ready to be sworn in as Canada's next government. But after three elections, the Liberal glow has faded – drastically – as more and more Liberals suggest it's time for the prime minister to step down. This week on "It's Political," Abacus Data CEO David Coletto, P.E.I. Sen. Percy Downe and Toronto Star reporter Alex Ballingall join me to discuss whether Prime Minister Justin Trudeau should step down, and what the Liberals could do to address the public's growing fatigue with their leader.
2023-11-1053 minIt's Political with Althia RajThe NDP gears up for a fightIn this episode: Timmins—James Bay NDP MP Charlie Angus, South Okanagan—West Kootenay NDP MP Richard Cannings, Skeena—Bulkley Valley NDP MP Taylor Bachrach, Abacus Data CEO David Coletto, Traxxion Strategies President Karl Bélanger, Canadian Strategy Group senior manager of public affairs Sally Housser, University of Saskatchewan Political Studies Professor David McGrane,, St-John's East riding association president Amanda Will, Jason Arnold, of the United Steelworkers Local 7619 at the Highland Valley Copper Mine, and longtime New Democrat and socialist caucus co-chair Barry Weisleder. Hosted by Althia Raj. This weekend as federal New Democrats gather in Hamilton for the...
2023-10-131h 00NOW and NEXTWe're Back! What did I miss? Abacus Data CEO David Coletto has his finger on the political pulse in CanadaToday on NOW and NEXT:We're back in the saddle after some time off to celebrate my wife's retirement! We managed to extend our summer with some great weather, great food and great friends in Europe - all the while the Greenbelt lit a poltical fire around the Ford government, the federal Liberals appear to be in free fall in the polls, and our House of Commons unanimously applauded a Ukrainian Second World War veteran who fought for and with the Nazis!Yikes! So much for quiet summer recesses on the Hill and at Queen's Park.
2023-09-2634 minIt's Political with Althia RajWhat Pierre Poilievre's surge in the polls means for him and Justin TrudeauIn this episode: Abacus Data CEO David Colettto, Toronto Star Reporter Stephanie Levitz, Conservative Party members Kevyn Nightingale, Emilie Matheson, Nancy Bangsboll and Adrian Tarcea, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's former executive director of policy and cabinet affairs Marci Surkes, former NDP MP David Christopherson, former spokesman for Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre Anthony Koch, and Toronto Star National Columnist Susan Delacourt. Hosted by Althia Raj. The political ground shifted over the summer. The Conservatives, under leader Pierre Poilievre, have steadily increased their support. Riding high now at 41 per cent in Abacus Data's latest national survey. Meanwhile...
2023-09-151h 00
inFocus with David ColettoinFocus: How can foreign aid spending become a political winner?On August 30, the Globe and Mail published an editorial highlighting the fact that Canada’s foreign aid spending is in decline – again.
They wrote, after noting that Canada’s defence spending is no where near the NATO target, “there’s a similar yet lesser known international yardstick on which Canada also falls well below the collective goal: spending 0.7 per cent of gross national income on official development assistance.” The editorial goes onto conclude: “Ottawa needs to further bolster spending on foreign aid,” because, they argue “Canada’s presence in the world, whether military, economic development, or humanitarian, needs to be backed u...
2023-09-0650 min
inFocus with David ColettoThe Conservatives open up a 12-point lead over the Liberals in the latest Abacus Data surveyIn this episode, host David Coletto briefs on the latest Abacus Data poll that finds the Conservatives ahead of the Liberals by 12-points and a majority of Canadians feeling the Prime Minister shouldn't run in the next election.You can subscribe to his substack at davidcoletto.substack.com and find more research over on the Abacus Data website - abacusdata.ca
2023-08-2606 minThe Herle BurlyCanadian Pollsters: Dan Arnold and David ColettoThe Herle Burly was created by Air Quotes Media with support from our presenting sponsor TELUS, as well as CN Rail. The pod today is nirvana for polling nerds like me. And anyone who’s just curious about why Canadians, who don’t live and work in the Ottawa bubble, are thinking what they’re thinking. Our guests are two fantastic pollsters I’ve wanted on the show for a long time: Dan Arnold and David Colleto.Dan has a Masters in Statistics from the University of Alberta and began his research...
2023-08-091h 07
The Charles Adler ShowDavid Coletto, Abacus Data: By the NumbersDavid Coletto is the CEO and Chair of AbacusData and relays insight, observations, and public opinion data on Canadian Politics and many other topics.Charles and David talk about the immigration issue, how the public wants federal change, and the gender gap in supporting male or female leaders.You can find David's SubStack here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-08-0832 min
inFocus with David ColettoIf a political leader promised to reduce immigration levels, would they win or lose votes?In this episode, host David Coletto delves into the contentious issue of immigration in Canada. He discusses his recent article "Would a Leader Who Promises to Reduce Immigration Win Votes?", revealing the findings of his public opinion survey on immigration attitudes. With data suggesting a majority of Canadians are in favor of reducing immigration levels, David explores the implications for political leaders, societal pressures, and public sentiment. Tune in to gain a comprehensive understanding of this complex issue, as David challenges the belief that Canada is immune to anti-immigration sentiment, pointing to wider societal concerns about housing and healthcare...
2023-08-0206 minNOW and NEXTCould Doug Ford fumble his way to a third majority and David Coletto says Trudeau may have reno'd his cabinet but it's no resetToday on NOW and NEXT:New research from Abacus Data suggests the Ford government would sweep to power with a larger majority government if an election were held today. David Coletto is the CEO at Abacus. He says there's no appetite for change in Ontario but points out more than half of those survey think the premier does more to support his friends and supporters than he does to support the well being of the province. Is the perceptual stain enough to shift votes? Not yet.And the recent cabinet renovation, shakeup in Ottawa was sheer...
2023-07-3140 min
Small Business | Big InsightsImproved marketing with real research (with David Coletto - Abacus Data)Send us a textPolls, surveys, and focus groups aren’t just for big business; small businesses can gain big insights and win a competitive edge. Diving into this topic, Eric interviews one of Canada’s best known and most respected pollsters, David Coletto. David is the Founder, Chair, and CEO of Abacus Data, a Canadian market research firm. He has a PhD in Political Science and is a professor at Carleton University. By discovering what your current and prospective customers really think, you can invest wisely into your marketing and growth strategy. Like David says, “good decisi...
2023-07-1837 minIt's Political with Althia RajIs Canadian politics getting nastier?With Parliament about to break for the summer, exchanges between MPs in the House have gotten tense. But is it just June — when the hours run long and the frustrations high — or has decorum in the chamber taken a nasty slide? This week on "It's Political," we survey MPs about the tone in the chamber and what it is leading to outside the House, and we sit down with three insiders, former Liberal MP for Northumberland—Peterborough South Kim Rudd, former NDP national director Karl Bélanger, and former spokesman for Pierre Poilievre, Anthony Koch, to unpack the str...
2023-06-1654 min
inFocus with David ColettoFinal Alberta Poll: UCP poised to win a very close electionIn this episode of inFocus, pollster David Coletto shares his perspective on the final Abacus Data poll released earlier this morning (Sunday) on the Alberta provincial election.
Full details of the poll can be accessed on the Abacus Data website.
2023-05-2807 min
inFocus with David ColettoAlberta Election 2023: The Alberta NDP takes the leadIn this episode of inFocus, pollster David Coletto shares his perspective on a new Abacus Data poll released with just two weeks to go in the Alberta provincial election.
Full details of the poll can be accessed on the Abacus Data website.
2023-05-1405 min
inFocus with David ColettoOn your marks... the Alberta election is about to beginIn this episode of inFocus, pollster David Coletto shares his perspective on a new Abacus Data poll released just prior to the start of the 2023 Alberta provincial election.
In this episode, we'll be exploring vote intentions and the motivators of vote choice in Alberta. So, let's dive right in.
This comprehensive province-wide survey interviewed 1,000 eligible voters between April 21 and 25, just before the Calgary event center announcement.
2023-04-2705 min
The CGAI Podcast NetworkThe Global Exchange: What Preoccupies Canadians in 2023On this episode of The Global Exchange, Colin Robertson speaks to Dr. David Coletto and Frank Graves about the issues on top of mind for Canadians and how it will affect policy in 2023.
Participants' bios
Dr. David Coletto is CEO and a founding partner of Abacus Data and member of CGAI's Advisory Council – https://www.cgai.ca/advisory_council#Coletto
Frank Graves is the founder and CEO of EKOS Research Associates Inc., as well as a CGAI Fellow
Hosts bios:
Colin Robertson is a Senior Adviser and a Fellow at the Canadian Global Affairs Institute – https://www.cgai.ca/staff#robe...
2023-01-2354 minHamilton Today with Scott ThompsonJust how onerous is the Bank of Canada interest rate hike?The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson:On the docket for today: The Bank of Canada raised its benchmark interest rate .75% to 3.25%. How much of contemporary Canadian politics revolves around niche and extreme positions, and is it a sustainable tactic? Is Canada seeing a growing risk of political violence? If so... what do we do about it in the here and now? The Ford government is raising the price of carbon for industrial polluters under its own emissions program. It is all coming up on the Hamilton Today Podcast.Guests:David Novog, a...
2022-09-081h 19
inFocus with David ColettoinFocus on Genomics and the future of health, agriculture, and climate actionWhat if I told you that scientists have figured out how to reduce the amount of methane cattle produce by changing their genetic code? Or that we have figured out how to quickly and definitively diagnose rare genetic diseases? Thanks to genomics, many of our biggest challenges from cancer, to climate change, to pandemics might help get solved.
On this episode of inFocus, I’m joined by Rob Annan, the President and Chief Executive Officer of Genome Canada – the national non-profit organization that for 20 years has invested in genomics science and innovation through academic-industry partnerships to improve the li...
2022-07-1132 min
The Writ PodcastEpisode #44: Is the Ontario election on cruise control?With less than two weeks to go before election day in Ontario, David Coletto of Abacus Data and Sabrina Nanji of Queen’s Park Observer are back to discuss the latest on the campaign trail, including the impact of Andrea Horwath and Mike Schreiner testing positive for COVID-19, what to make of Steven Del Duca’s chances of winning his own riding and why Doug Ford is running such a low-key campaign.David also gives us a sneak peek at some exclusive polling on who won — or didn’t win — Monday’s leaders debate.The Writ is...
2022-05-2036 minThe WritEpisode #44: Is the Ontario election on cruise control?With less than two weeks to go before election day in Ontario, David Coletto of Abacus Data and Sabrina Nanji of Queen’s Park Observer are back to discuss the latest on the campaign trail, including the impact of Andrea Horwath and Mike Schreiner testing positive for COVID-19, what to make of Steven Del Duca’s chances of winning his own riding and why Doug Ford is running such a low-key campaign.David also gives us a sneak peek at some exclusive polling on who won — or didn’t win — Monday’s leaders debate.The Writ is...
2022-05-2036 min
Empire Club of CanadaIn the Thick of It: Unpacking the 2022 Ontario Provincial ElectionThe Empire Club of Canada Presents:
In the Thick of It: Unpacking the 2022 Ontario Provincial Election
Ontario’s 2018 election altered the province’s political landscape: Doug Ford’s Progressive Conservatives swept into power with a majority government, Andrea Horwath’s New Democrats became the Official Opposition, the Green Party won a seat for the first time in its history, and the Ontario Liberals were reduced to seven seats – the worst result in the Party’s history.
The ensuing four years featured a battle against a global pandemic, the exposure...
2022-05-131h 10
inFocus with David ColettoinFocus on Canada's forestry sector, the politics of natural resources, and climate actionEvery day, we use something that was created using a forest product. Yet, rarely do we think about where those products come from and how they are produced.
With 9% of the world’s forests and growing demand for forest products, there is a big opportunity for Canada in forestry.
As our country moves to meet zero-emission targets by 2050, Canada has the potential to be a bioenergy and biomaterials powerhouse on the world stage. The sector has embraced the emerging cleantech, low-carbon era using innovation and new technology to create new opportunities and jobs.
And...
2022-03-2437 mininFocus with David ColettoinFocus on what Ottawa residents think about the Freedom Convoy occupying downtown OttawaIn this special briefing edition of inFocus with David Coletto, Abacus Data pollster David Coletto reviews the results of a new poll of 500 Ottawa residents, exploring their views about the protest and how leaders have handled it.
For more details on the survey, visit Abacus Data's website
2022-02-0810 mininFocus with David ColettoIs political hobbyism hurting democracy? inFocus with Dr. Eitan Hersh on his book "Politics is for Power"Are you a political hobbyist? Do you read the Hill Times or iPolitics just for fun? Do you tune into the Sunday morning political shows and talk about politics with your friends or families – like if you were talking about your favourite sports team?
Well, if you are – you might be hurting democracy.
On this episode of inFocus, I’m joined by Dr. Eitan Hersh, an associate professor in the Department of Political Science at Tufts University. His research focuses on civic participation, voting rights, and the relationship between election rules, strategies, and the beh...
2021-11-2640 min
inFocus with David ColettoinFocus on COP26 and the clean energy transition in Canada with Merran SmithFor the past two weeks, most of the world’s leaders were meeting in Glasgow, Scotland as part of the 26th United Nations climate change conference, also known as COP26.
UK Prime Minister, in welcoming world leaders to the UK, described the conference as the “world’s moment of truth” and a now or never proposition to tackle climate change and work together to keep global temperatures 1.5 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels. Scientists have said crossing the 1.5-degree threshold risks unleashing far more severe climate change effects on people, wildlife, and ecosystems.
On this episode of inFoc...
2021-11-1938 minProduce TalksProduce & Politics: Federal election 2021 and current issues facing the fresh produce supply chain in CanadaThis edition of Produce Talks is a recording of our October webinar on the 2021 federal election results and the impact on the fresh produce industry. David Coletto, CEO of Abacus Data, shares his election analysis and insights, followed by a roundtable discussion with industry leaders on issues requiring federal government action. Current issues such as supply chain disruptions, labour shortages, sustainability, and the need for a Canadian financial protection tool for produce sellers are discussed.Be sure to check out this insightful and engaging conversation featuring the following panelists:
• David Coletto (Abacus Data)
• Ron Lemaire (CPMA)
2021-11-1759 minProduce TalksProduce & Politics: Federal election 2021 and current issues facing the fresh produce supply chain in CanadaThis edition of Produce Talks is a recording of our October webinar on the 2021 federal election results and the impact on the fresh produce industry. David Coletto, CEO of Abacus Data, shares his election analysis and insights, followed by a roundtable discussion with industry leaders on issues requiring federal government action. Current issues such as supply chain disruptions, labour shortages, sustainability, and the need for a Canadian financial protection tool for produce sellers are discussed.Be sure to check out this insightful and engaging conversation featuring the following panelists:
• David Coletto (Abacus Data)
• Ron Lemaire (CPMA)
2021-11-1759 mininFocus with David ColettoThe politics of housing affordability with Michael Bourque from the Canadian Real Estate AssociationAccording to the Canadian Real Estate Association, the national average home price in September 2021 was $686,650 – an increase of 27% from before the pandemic. In Greater Toronto – the average home price is almost $1.1 million. In Greater Vancouver, it’s close to $1.2 million. To say that housing has become unaffordable in most parts of Canada is an understatement.
Two weeks ago, RBC released its latest housing affordability measure. It jumped 2.7% in the last quarter – the biggest quarterly increase in more than three decades.
During the past election, housing affordability was a top issue for millions of Canadians – especially those under...
2021-10-2837 mininFocus with David ColettoWhat should the federal government do about healthcare? A discussion with CMA President Dr. Katharine SmartThroughout the federal election, our polls consistently found that health care was a top issue for many Canadians. Canadians of all ages are concerned about the capacity of the health system, the long-term impact of the pandemic, and health worker shortage in many parts of the system.
As the new federal cabinet is set to be sworn in later this month and a new Parliament is set to begin, I wonder, will healthcare be a priority for this new Parliament and government?
On this episode of inFocus, I’m joined by Dr. Katharine Smart, the Pr...
2021-10-1334 minEmpire Club of CanadaTales from the Campaign Trail - Majority or Bust? | October 4, 2021The Empire Club of Canada Presents:
Tales from the Campaign Trail - Majority or Bust?
Please watch this virtual discussion that breaks down the Canadian federal election. The event features a panel of political insiders and experts that are on the road with their leader or running the show from the campaign war room.
The panelists share stories from the campaign and provide insights into what just happened.
How did the political leaders, Prime Minister Trudeau, Erin O'Toole and Jagmeet Singh, stack up on critical issues related to pandemic response, economic...
2021-10-041h 02inFocus with David ColettoElection '21 Briefing - And that's a wrap on the Canadian election. What happened?In this episode of inFocus, pollster David Coletto shares his perspective on the 2021 Canadian election results asking - what was it about?
Tune in for this 20-minute briefing on what Abacus Data's polling over the campaign can tell us about the outcome and what it means going forward.
2021-09-2323 mininFocus with David ColettoElection '21 Briefing - It's too close to call as Election 44 wraps In this episode of inFocus, pollster David Coletto from Abacus Data shares the latest results from his final survey of the 2021 Canadian election including a look at the underlying numbers that help explain the apparent stalemate and too close to call outcome.
For more information about the survey visit: https://abacusdata.ca/election-2021-final-poll-abacus-data/
2021-09-1910 mininFocus with David ColettoElection '21 Briefing - 4 days to go and the internal tension facing many votersIn this episode of inFocus, pollster David Coletto from Abacus Data shares the latest results from his tracking poll on the Canadian election and tries to unpack the reasons why neither of the two main parties have been able to break away.
You can get all the data on the latest poll here: https://abacusdata.ca/daily-tracking-poll-election-44-sept-16/
2021-09-1614 mininFocus with David ColettoElection '21 - Messaging, advertising, and campaigning in a pandemic. A deep dive with Conservative strategist Dennis MatthewsThere’s just over a week to go in this federal election campaign and the outcome is so uncertain. The leaders debated twice this past week and the polls continue to suggest this very close. Neither the Liberals nor the Conservatives appear to have any momentum at this point.
On this episode of inFocus, I’m joined by my really good friend Dennis Matthews.
Dennis is currently President of Creative Currency, an advertising agency affiliated with Enterprise Canada. He was the National Marketing Lead for the Conservative Party in 2015 and recently helped manage communications and adve...
2021-09-1143 min
The Writ PodcastEpisode #11 - Do you hear the People's Party?This week on The Writ podcast:In the news* David Coletto is the CEO of Abacus Data and hosts inFocus with David Coletto. He joins me to discuss how the race has unfolded so far and how the Liberal-NDP switchers are the key electorate that could decide the outcome of the election.* Coletto also describes the PPC’s emerging voting coalition, what is contributing to their rise and whether their vote will turn out on election day.Questions and answers (with David)* How to explain the difference in the PP...
2021-09-1047 minThe WritEpisode #11 - Do you hear the People's Party?This week on The Writ podcast:In the news* David Coletto is the CEO of Abacus Data and hosts inFocus with David Coletto. He joins me to discuss how the race has unfolded so far and how the Liberal-NDP switchers are the key electorate that could decide the outcome of the election.* Coletto also describes the PPC’s emerging voting coalition, what is contributing to their rise and whether their vote will turn out on election day.Questions and answers (with David)* How to explain the difference in the PP...
2021-09-1047 mininFocus with David ColettoElection '21 Briefing - It's a tie between the Conservatives and Liberals. What impact did the TVA debate have?Abacus Data CEO shares some thoughts and insights on the 2021 Canadian federal election in this short briefing episode of inFocus.In this episode, he discusses Abacus Data's latest survey that explored the impact of the TVA French Language leaders' debate last week and sets up what to watch for over the coming week.For more information about the latest poll visit: https://abacusdata.ca/election-2021-conservatives-liberals-tied/
2021-09-0814 mininFocus with David ColettoElection '21 - Why isn't education being discussed this election? Starting a national conversation with Canadian Teachers' Federation President Sam HammondThis week, millions of students across Canada will be going back to school and education and our education system will be top of mind to millions of parents and educators.
There’s no doubt the pandemic has had a profound impact on children. It has put many of their parents out of work, surrounded their homes in grief and anxiety, and kept them out of schools that teach and care for them. It has been a very lonely time for Canadian children.
With two weeks left to go in the federal election campaign, I wonder, wh...
2021-09-0731 mininFocus with David ColettoElection '21 Briefing - Setting up the leaders' debate and the end of week 3Abacus Data CEO shares some thoughts and insights on the 2021 Canadian federal election in this short briefing episode of inFocus.He discusses the latest horse-race polling, what the polls said about the french language debate back in 2019, and what to watch for as the campaign enters it's 4th week after the long weekend.
2021-09-0314 mininFocus with David ColettoElection '21 Briefing - We are statistically tied. Back to the 2019 electorate?Week 3 begins and we have a very tight race. Abacus Data CEO shares the key findings from his firm's latest survey in this briefing on polling during the 2021 Canadian election.For details on this poll visit: https://abacusdata.ca/election-2021-liberals-conservatives-neck-and-neck/
2021-08-3109 mininFocus with David ColettoElection '21 - The role of foreign policy and development in the campaign with Julia Anderson from CanWaCHForeign affairs and international development issues often take a back seat in federal election campaigns.
But this election began as the Taliban took control over Afghanistan and the world is still grappling with a global pandemic.
On this episode of inFocus, I’m joined by Julia Anderson, the CEO at the Canadian Partnership for Women and Children’s Health or CanWaCH for short. CanWaCH has over 100 members ranging from NGOs, academic institutions, health professional associations and individuals partnering to improve health outcomes for women and children in more than 1,000 communities worldwide. It has also been a cl...
2021-08-2735 mininFocus with David ColettoElection '21 Briefing - Erin O'Toole rising?In this episode of inFocus, our latest 2021 Canadian election survey that was just released today.The survey finds the Liberals still ahead by 4 - LPC 33%, CPC 29%, NDP 23% but with big gains in Mr. O'Toole's personal numbers. His favourable jumped 6 points from last week.
For all the details on the poll check out the release on the Abacus Data website.Thanks for listening. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to send them along to david@abacusdata.ca
2021-08-2313 mininFocus with David ColettoElection '21 - Why is a wealth tax so popular and how is it connected to affordability?Canada’s deficit ballooned to over $350 billion in 2020/2021 and is projected to be north of $150 billion this year. And as political parties roll out their election platforms, they are all planning to continue spending for the foreseeable future.
At the same time, the cost of living has emerged again as THE top issue for voters, as Stats Canada release new inflation numbers showing the fastest increase in the consumer price index in a decade.
The pandemic also increased inequality in our society. Some, including the wealthiest, are much better off as a result of the pa...
2021-08-2044 mininFocus with David ColettoElection '21 Briefing - Liberal lead down to 5 as the cost of living emerges as the top issue for votersIn this episode of inFocus, I look at our first election survey and talk about what issues voters say are going to impact their vote.
For all the details on the poll check out the release on the Abacus Data website.Thanks for listening. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to send them along to david@abacusdata.ca
2021-08-1908 mininFocus with David ColettoElection '21 Briefing - The campaign kicks off. Here's where things standIn this episode of inFocus, I look at our final pre-election survey and explore the state of the election a day after the election officially kicks off.
For all the details on the poll check out the release on the Abacus Data website.Thanks for listening. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to send them along to david@abacusdata.ca
2021-08-1614 mininFocus with David ColettoinFocus on Abacus Data's latest poll that finds the Liberals ahead by 12 on the heals of an expected election callIn this episode of inFocus, I share some thoughts and the findings of Abacus Data's latest poll on Canadian politics completed earlier this week as well as my plans for the podcast during the election.
For all the details on the poll check out the release on the Abacus Data website.Have rest of the week!
2021-08-0514 minEmpire Club of CanadaBack to the Ballot Box | June 23, 2021The Empire Club of Canada Presents:
Back to the Ballot Box
This virtual discussion focused on the Canadian federal election. The event featured a distinguished panel of professionals including political insiders, the private sector and media.
How do the political leaders, Prime Minister Trudeau, Erin O’Toole and Jagmeet Singh, stack up on critical issues related to pandemic response, economic growth, and climate change? How developments – from the COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent economic slowdown – impact the outcome of this election?
What the paths to victory for each major party and when will the...
2021-06-231h 01inFocus with David ColettoinFocus on the global vaccine rollout and Canada's role to end the pandemic everywhere, for everyoneWith Canada’s first dose vaccinate rate now outpacing almost all other countries and Canadians feeling more optimistic that the return to normal will be here very soon, our attention is shifting to what we can do to tackle the COVID-19 pandemic in other parts of the world.
Today, on the eve of World Refugee Day, we explore what Canada can do to help those in far more vulnerable situations around the world and what Canadians think about it.
On this episode of inFocus, I’m joined by Sara Schulz, the Senior Advisor for Government Enga...
2021-06-1838 mininFocus with David ColettoinFocus on Black Entrepreneurship in CanadaHow do we create a business, legal, and policy environment that allows every aspiring entrepreneur to succeed? What barriers do Black entrepreneurs in Canada face?
On this episode of inFocus, I’m joined by three guests to talk about a new study my firm Abacus Data helped to conduct on Black Entrepreneurship in Canada.
Commissioned by the African Canadian Senate Caucus and Nova Scotia Independent Senator Colin Deacon, and in partnership with a dozen Black-led business organizations, the survey found that most Black Entrepreneurs face real challenges accessing capital, building supportive networks, and developing the sk...
2021-06-0935 mininFocus with David ColettoinFocus on the 2019 Conservative campaign and how polling shaped decisionsWhat is it like running a national election campaign? How does polling impact the decisions made on a campaign? I’m excited to explore these questions with Hamish Marshall, the national campaign manager for the Conservative Party of Canada’s 2019 election campaign.
Hamish is currently a partner at ONE Persuades. Prior to that, he ran the 2019 Conservative Party campaign, was campaign manager for Andrew Scheer’s successful bid to become Conservative Leader and previously worked in Stephen Harper’s PMO.
Hamish and I unpack the experience running the campaign and talk about the roll that polling...
2021-05-2941 min