Toronto Press Releases & Articles


Tight race in Scarborough Southwest

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Tie between the Liberal candidate, former Toronto police chief Bill Blair (35%) and the NDP incumbent, Dan Harris (32%)

Joe Oliver slips behind in Eglinton-Lawrence

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More than 4-in-10 will vote for the Liberal standard-bearer, Marco Mendicino (44%), compared to fewer than 4-in-10 who will vote the incumbent, erstwhile Conservative Minister of Finance, Joe Oliver (38%).

Two thirds approve decision not to bid on Olympics

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Fully two thirds approve of Mayor Tory’s decision not to bid on the Olympics (66%), and this is equally common in the city of Toronto (69%) and in the surrounding regions (65%).

Liberals lead across GTA, Toronto

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More than 4-in-10 in total will vote Liberal in the coming federal election (41%), while just more than 3-in-10 will vote Conservative (31%).

Chow with significant lead in Spadina-Fort York

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Close to 6-in-10 will vote for the NDP’s Olivia Chow in the coming federal election.

Trudeau seen as debate winner in GTA

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Among those who saw the debate, about one quarter think Justin Trudeau won (23%).

Joe Oliver with solid lead in Eglinton-Lawrence

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More than 4-in-10 will vote for Finance Minister Joe Oliver (41%).

Prioritize DRL over Scarborough Subway – majority

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6-in-10, want the Downtown Relief Line (DRL) built before the Scarborough Subway (61%).

UPX seen to be more expensive now, fewer likely to use

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About one tenth have taken the Union-Pearson Airport Express (UPX - 9%).

Majority opposes publicly funded olympics

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The majority, just over half, oppose hosting the Olympic Games in Toronto using public funds (53%), while just more than a third support the idea (36%)