Opinion polling for the 1993 Canadian federal election

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Polls leading up to the 1993 Canadian federal election.

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National polls

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Graph of opinion polls conducted

Campaign period

Evolution of voting intentions at national level
Last day
of survey		 LPC Reform PC BQ NDP OtherPolling firmSampleMESource
Voting results41.2418.6916.0413.526.883.59
October 22, 19934318181473Angus Reid—— PDF
October 20, 19934419161272Gallup1,011± 3.1 PDF
October 20, 19934317171472Angus Reid3,329— [1]
October 14, 19934016221372Comquest1,504± 2.5 PDF
October 6, 1993371822128—Angus Reid1,961± 2.5 [2] HTML
September 28, 19933917251261Ekos1,505± 2.5 PDF
September 26, 19933814261282Compas—— HTML
September 23, 19933713301082Gallup1,015— PDF
September 23, 19933415281273Léger1,745— PDF
September 22, 19933613311172CROP3,010± 2.0 PDF
September 16, 19933511351162Angus Reid—— HTML
September 14, 19933311361082Comquest—— HTML
September 9, 199333113411102Environics1,505— [3]
September 9, 1993371035882Angus Reid1,414± 2.5 HTML [4]
Official call of federal elections (September 8, 1993)

During the 34th Parliament of Canada

Evolution of voting intentions at national level
Last day
of survey		 LPC Reform PC BQ NDP OtherPolling firmSampleMESource
September 3, 199333113411102Environics—± 2.3 [5]
August 16, 199340736683Gallup1,012± 3.1 PDF
August 5, 199339935—7—Angus Reid1,056± 2.5 1, 2, [6]
July 13, 199343733881Gallup1,010± 3.1 PDF
June 28, 199339735793Angus Reid1,501± 2.5 PDF
Kim Campbell becomes Prime Minister of Canada (June 25, 1993)
April 17, 199339—31—13—Gallup1,040— PDF
April 2, 1993 [note 1] 2955069—Gallup1,012— [7]
April 2, 199339—32—13— PDF
March 25, 1993 [note 1] 36933912—Environics1,988— [7]
March 25, 1993 [note 2] 421120915—
March 18, 1993 [note 1] 251043811—Angus Reid1,500— [7]
March 15, 1993 [note 1] 32104549—Comquest1,439— [7]
March 15, 199342729—139Gallup1,025± 3.1 PDF
Brian Mulroney announces that he is leaving politics (February 24, 1993)
February 15, 199349821316—Gallup2,017± 2.2 PDF
January 30, 199346—18—17—Angus Reid1,500± 2.5 [8]
December 6, 1992421217918—Angus Reid1,500— PDF
December 5, 19924015151218—Environics2,000— PDF
November 16, 1992471122—14—Gallup1,006± 3.1 PDF
September 14, 199244821—18—Gallup—— [9]
Charlottetown Accord is rejected by referendum (October 26, 1992)
July 11, 1992421022618—Gallup1,027— 1 2
June 6, 19924411176212Gallup1,024± 3.1 PDF
May 26, 19923612207223Angus Reid1,502± 2.5 [10]
April 11, 1992361516922—Gallup1,035± 4.0 PDF
March 7, 199240141210222Gallup1,001± 4.0 PDF
February 5, 19923914168221Angus Reid1,500± 2.5 [11]
January 11, 199239—12—24—Gallup1,013± 4.0 PDF
December 7, 1991381223916—Gallup1,006± 4.0 PDF
December 5, 199140151512180Environics2,000— [12]
November 9, 19913711141125—Gallup1,004± 4.0 PDF
October 7, 199139161510191Environics—— [13]
September 11, 1991321417925—Angus Reid1,504± 2.5 PDF
September 7, 1991381216726—Gallup1,037± 4.0 1 2
August 22, 19913913138251Gallup1,030± 4.0 PDF
July 19913713178232Angus Reid—— PDF
Official creation of Bloc Québécois (June 15, 1991)
June 8, 1991351615—2311Gallup—— [14]
June 2, 1991341516627—Angus Reid1,508± 2.5 [15]
May 7, 1991301716826—Angus Reid1,500± 2.5 [16] [15]
May 4, 1991341314—2811Gallup1,040± 4.0 [17]
April 13, 199132161410262Gallup1,024± 4.0 PDF
March 20, 1991347174344Angus Reid1,503± 2.5 [18]
March 9, 1991397167301Gallup1,039± 4.0 1 2
February 23, 1991291119930—Environics1,506± 2.5 PDF
February 9, 199135812—34—Gallup1,037± 4.0 [19]
January 21, 1991327204352Angus Reid1,501± 2.5 PDF [20]
January 5, 1991319125415Gallup1,026± 4.0 [21] [22]
December 22, 199034—15—36—Angus Reid1,500± 2.5 [23]
December 8, 199032814836—Gallup1,011± 4.0 1 2
November 19, 199030111410323Environics—— [24]
November 10, 199034—17—38—Angus Reid1,500± 2.5 [25]
October 13, 199031915438—Gallup1,041± 4.0 PDF
September 19, 199039—18—3310Angus Reid1,504± 2.5 [26]
September 15, 1990397154323Gallup1,051± 4.0 PDF [27]
August 11, 1990466205221Gallup1,034± 4.0 PDF [28]
Start of Gulf War (August 2, 1990)
July 14, 199050—19–1910Gallup1,034± 4.0 PDF
Jean Chrétien becomes head of Liberal Party of Canada (June 23, 1990)
Failure to ratify Meech Lake Accord (June 22, 1990)
June 16, 199050717–233Gallup1,011± 4.0 PDF [29]
June 12, 199050—23—1710Angus Reid1,773± 2.5 [30]
May 5, 199047718–244Gallup1,025± 4.0 [31]
April 7, 199049616–245Gallup1,049± 4.0 [32]
April 2, 199053—15–23—Angus Reid1,501± 2.5 [33]
March 10, 199050517–253Gallup1,054± 4.0 [34]
February 10, 199047419–273Gallup1,003± 4.0 PDF [35]
January 13, 199048—22–23—Gallup1,041— PDF
December 21, 198940323–303Angus Reid1,501± 2.5 PDF [36]
Audrey McLaughlin becomes leader of the NDP (December 5, 1989)
November 11, 198942—26–257Gallup1,034± 4.0 [37]
October 5, 198944—28–226Gallup1,034± 4.0 [38]
September 9, 198941—30–245Gallup1,051± 4.0 [39]
July 8, 198938—31–256Gallup1,034± 4.0 [40]
June 21, 198939—34–252Environics1,443± 2.5 PDF [41]
May 30, 198937—34–263Angus Reid1,502± 2.5 [42]
May 20, 198940—32–25—Gallup—— PDF
March 30, 198929—44–234Angus Reid1,501± 2.5 [42] [43]
March 25, 198933—39–244Environics1,465± 2.5 [44]
January 7, 198926—48–233Gallup1,021± 4.0 [45]
December 3, 198828—49–203Gallup1,012± 4.0 [46]
Election 1988 31.922.0943.02–20.382.59

By geographic area

In the Atlantic provinces

Evolution of voting intentions in the Atlantic provinces
Last day
of survey		 LPC Reform PC NDP OtherPolling firmSampleMESource
October 20, 19935953052Gallup—— PDF
October 20, 199356102851Angus Reid—± 7.0 [1]
October 14, 199346—42——Comquest—— PDF
October 6, 199357—32——Angus Reid—± 10.0 [2]
Official call of federal elections (September 8, 1993)
July 13, 199359229110Gallup—— PDF
February 5, 199253621182Angus Reid—— [11]
June 8, 1991311029282Gallup—— [14]
May 7, 19913942629—Angus Reid—— [47]
March 9, 199165—1322—Gallup—— [48]
February 9, 199160—828—Gallup—— [19]
August 11, 199059—1817—Gallup—— [49]
July 14, 199064—1315—Gallup—— PDF
May 5, 199068—18122Gallup—— [31]
February 10, 199059—1714—Gallup—— [50]
November 11, 198954—37——Gallup—— [37]
October 5, 198961—17157Gallup—— [38]
June 21, 198952—32151Environics—— [41]

In Québec

Campaign period

Last day
of survey		 BQ LPC PC NDP OtherPolling firmSampleMESource
Voting results49.333.013.51.52.7
October 20, 199355281322SOM1,023— PDF
October 20, 199350311432Gallup—± 6.0 PDF
October 20, 199352301322Angus Reid—± 4.0 [1]
October 19, 199354281422SOM—— PDF
October 18, 199355281511SOM1,022— PDF
October 17, 199351291730SOM1,022— PDF
October 16, 199351301621SOM1,016— PDF
October 15, 199350301811SOM—— PDF
October 14, 1993522616——Comquest—± 5.1 PDF
October 14, 1993502720——Léger—± 3.1 PDF
October 14, 1993503017—3 [note 3] SOM—— PDF
October 13, 1993502817—5 [note 3] SOM—— PDF
October 12, 199352261732SOM1,027— PDF
October 11, 19935227183—Multi-Réso1,001± 3.1 [51]
October 11, 199350271733SOM—— PDF
October 10, 199352271722SOM—— PDF
October 9, 199350281723SOM—— PDF
October 8, 199349291822SOM—— PDF
October 7, 199350271922SOM1,054± 3.1 PDF
October 6, 1993462720——Angus Reid—± 5.0 [2]
October 6, 199347282023SOM—— PDF
October 5, 199347262223SOM—— PDF
October 4, 19934426242—SOM1,059— PDF
October 3, 19934626231—SOM1,042± 3.4 PDF
September 28, 1993472325——Ekos508± 4.3 PDF
September 28, 19934424271—SOM—— PDF
September 23, 1993382929——Gallup268± 6.0 PDF
September 23, 199343282243Léger745— PDF
September 22, 199345242731CROP1,001— PDF
September 14, 199340203253Comquest—— [52]
September 9, 199343232833Environics—— [3]
September 9, 1993322836——Angus Reid—— [4]
Official call of federal elections (September 8, 1993)

In 1993 (before the election campaign)

Last day
of survey		 BQ LPC PC NDP OtherPolling firmSampleMESource
September 3, 199343232833Environics—— [3]
August 24, 199340312441CROP1,001± 3.1 PDF
August 16, 199328194751Gallup—± 6.0 PDF
August 5, 1993263036——Angus Reid—— PDF
July 13, 19933333294—Gallup—± 6.0 PDF
June 28, 1993293033——Angus Reid—— PDF
Kim Campbell becomes Prime Minister of Canada (June 25, 1993)
June 22, 19934025225—Léger1,005± 3.1 [53]
June 21, 199335312680CROP1,046— PDF
June 17, 199334223545SOM—— PDF
May 18, 199340302181CROP1,005— PDF
April 19, 1993362726101SOM1,020± 3.9 PDF
April 19, 1993 [note 1] 34243850
April 19, 1993 [note 2] 35243191
April 2, 1993 [note 1] 2517523—Gallup—— PDF
April 2, 1993 [note 2] 261952——
March 15, 19933532284—Gallup267± 6.1 PDF
Brian Mulroney announces that he is leaving politics (February 24, 1993)
February 16, 1993432415108SOM1,013± 3.8 PDF
February 15, 199316492111—Gallup535± 4.3 PDF
January 30, 19933337———Angus Reid—± 5.0 [8]
November 25, 1992432913121CROP1,000± 3.0 PDF
November 16, 19923340196—Gallup—— PDF
November 8, 199247231911—SOM961± 3.9 PDF
Charlottetown Accord is rejected by referendum (October 26, 1992)
September 14, 19923734189—Gallup—— [9]
July 11, 199232332111—Gallup—— PDF
June 14, 1992412816132CROP1,028± 3.0 PDF
May 26, 1992292919203Angus Reid—— [10]
April 11, 1992352915——Gallup280± 7.0 PDF
March 7, 199240301416—IQOP1,002± 3.0 PDF
March 7, 19924331138—Gallup284± 7.0 PDF
February 5, 1992333220123Angus Reid—— [11]
January 11, 199232381512—Gallup259± 7.0 PDF
December 7, 19914128188—Gallup—— PDF
November 17, 199138291418—CROP1,018— PDF
November 9, 199142251615—Gallup—± 5.9 PDF
September 12, 199142271517—IQOP1,002± 3.0 PDF
September 11, 199135251915—Angus Reid—— PDF
September 7, 199132341913—Gallup—— PDF
June 8, 1991402815134Gallup—— [14]
May 7, 199133212118—Angus Reid—— [47]
May 4, 1991363413134Gallup—— [17]
April 21, 199137291417—CROP1,019± 3.0 PDF
April 13, 1991412616115Gallup—— PDF
March 9, 1991293815——Gallup—— PDF
February 23, 199136301814—Environics398± 5.0 PDF
February 18, 1991353215172CROP1,022± 3.0 PDF
February 9, 199123372217—Gallup—— [19] PDF
January 5, 1991263117233Gallup—— [21]
December 16, 1990373014182CROP1,015± 3.0 PDF
December 8, 199032271919—Gallup—— PDF
November 14, 199040301219—IQOP—— PDF
November 2, 199039231720—Lepage961± 3.0 PDF
October 22, 1990322616232CROP1,019± 3.0 PDF
October 13, 1990193426162Gallup270± 6.0 PDF
September 19, 1990142932232Angus Reid1,504± 2.5 [26]
Gilles Duceppe is elected independent member in the by-election of Laurier—Sainte-Marie (August 13, 1990)
August 11, 199022352914—Gallup—— PDF
July 14, 1990–393419—Gallup—— PDF
Start of Oka Crisis (July 11, 1990)
Failure to ratify Meech Lake Accord (June 22, 1990)
June 18, 1990–4029237CROP1,004± 3.0 PDF
June 16, 1990–502712—Gallup—— PDF
June 12, 1990–3541——Angus Reid—± 4.5 [30]
Lucien Bouchard resigns from his post as minister and leaves the Conservative caucus (May 22, 1990)
May 5, 1990–4826——Gallup—— [31]
April 29, 1990–4124332Sorécom1,003± 3.0 PDF
April 7, 1990–502320—Gallup—— [32]
March 26, 1990–4129264Sorécom965± 3.0 PDF
March 21, 1990–5028185CROP—— PDF
March 10, 1990–522319—Gallup—— PDF
February 19, 1990–393128—Sorécom966± 3.0 PDF
Phil Edmonston becomes the first NDP member elected In Quebec during a by-election in Chambly (February 12, 1990)
February 10, 1990–502522—Gallup—— PDF
January 13, 1990–492913—Gallup—— PDF

In 1989

Last day
of survey		 LPC PC NDP OtherPolling firmSampleMESource
December 18, 19893636262Sorecom936± 3.1 PDF
November 19, 19893540233Sorecom1,018± 3.0 PDF
November 11, 19894241——Gallup—— [37]
October 22, 19893537243Sorecom1,005— PDF
Quebec general election (September 25, 1989)
September 9, 19895132152Gallup—— [39]
August 26, 1989303830—Sorecom1,000— PDF
July 8, 19893644164Gallup—— [40]
June 26, 1989363725—Sorecom940— PDF
June 21, 1989493614—Environics—— [41]
June 18, 19894029237CROP1,004— PDF
May 30, 1989393525—Sorécom986— PDF
May 25, 198940322622CROP1,001± 3.0 PDF
April 30, 1989294425—Sorécom993— PDF
March 25, 1989334619—Environics—— [44]
March 21, 19895028185CROP—— PDF
Election 1988 30.352.714.42.6

In Ontario

Evolution of voting intentions in Ontario
center
Last day
of survey		 LPC Reform PC NDP OtherPolling firmSampleMESource
Voting results52.920.117.66.03.4
October 20, 199356211833Gallup—— PDF
October 20, 199355181971Angus Reid—± 4.0 [1]
October 14, 199351192271Comquest—— PDF
October 6, 1993482024——Angus Reid—± 4.5 [2]
September 23, 19934413318—Gallup—— PDF
September 23, 199350—274—Léger—— PDF
September 22, 19934612346—CROP—— PDF
September 9, 199345113482Angus Reid—— [4]
Official call of federal elections (September 8, 1993)
September 3, 1993371338102Environics—— [3]
July 13, 1993509318—Gallup—— PDF
April 17, 199347103490Gallup1,040— PDF
November 16, 199253112214—Gallup—— PDF
May 26, 1992451221202Angus Reid—— [10]
February 5, 1992451414252Angus Reid—— [11]
June 8, 1991451814212Gallup—— [14]
May 7, 199137171512—Angus Reid—— [47]
May 4, 1991391315321Gallup—— [17]
March 9, 199140—1738—Gallup—— [48]
February 9, 199134616422Gallup—— [19]
January 5, 1991303856—Gallup—— [21]
November 19, 199032812435Environics—— [24]
The NDP led by Bob Rae wins a majority government (September 6, 1990)
August 11, 199054—1825—Gallup—— [28]
July 14, 199061—1522—Gallup—— PDF
May 5, 199052—1625—Gallup—— [31]
April 7, 199054—1327—Gallup—— [32]
February 10, 199056—1726—Gallup—— [35]
December 21, 198948—1930—Angus Reid—— [36]
November 11, 198950—2324—Gallup—— [37]
October 5, 198946—3613—Gallup—— [38]
September 9, 198947—2724—Gallup—— [39]
June 21, 198940—3127—Environics—— [41]
March 25, 198938—3425—Environics—— [44]
Election 1988 38.9–38.220.12.8

In the Prairies

Evolution of voting intentions in Prairies (Manitoba and Saskatchewan)
Last day
of survey		 LPC Reform PC NDP OtherPolling firmSampleMESource
October 20, 1993432219133Angus Reid—± 7.0 [1]
October 14, 1993551615150Comquest—± 9.3 PDF
October 6, 199334202121—Angus Reid—± 10.0 [2]
January 30, 1993384—35—Angus Reid—± 9.5 [8]

In Alberta

Evolution of voting intentions in Alberta
Last day
of survey		 LPC Reform PC NDP OtherPolling firmSampleMESource
Voting results25.152.314.64.13.9
October 20, 199330461843Angus Reid—± 4.5 [1]
October 14, 1993304124——Comquest—± 8.4 PDF
October 6, 1993254521——Angus Reid—± 6.0 [2]
September 22, 1993253035——CROP—— PDF
Official call of federal elections (September 8, 1993)
September 3, 199324254192Environics—— [3]
August 5, 1993332435——Angus Reid—— PDF
January 30, 1993392122——Angus Reid—± 9.0 [8]
Election 1988 13.715.451.817.41.7

In British Columbia

Evolution of voting intentions in British Columbia
Last day
of survey		 LPC Reform PC NDP OtherPolling firmSampleMESource
Voting results28.136.413.515.56.5
October 20, 1993293416155Gallup—— PDF
October 20, 1993333315162Angus Reid—± 4.5 [1]
October 14, 1993312625135Comquest—± 5.9 PDF
October 6, 199324361913—Angus Reid—± 4.5 [2]
September 25, 199330302413—Gallup—— PDF
September 23, 1993173230——Léger—— PDF
September 22, 1993172926——CROP—— PDF
Official call of federal elections (September 8, 1993)
August 16, 1993351529174Gallup—— PDF
August 5, 199335—28——Angus Reid—— PDF
July 13, 199337133983Gallup—— PDF
April 17, 1993362019——Gallup1,040— PDF
January 30, 19933814—27—Angus Reid—± 8.0 [8]
May 26, 1992302016295Angus Reid—— [10]
February 5, 199234257331Angus Reid—— [11]
June 8, 1991222018346Gallup—— [14]
May 7, 1991—30—30—Angus Reid—— [47]
March 9, 1991301418380Gallup—— [48]
February 9, 1991241515442Gallup—— [48]
August 11, 19903717—28—Gallup—— [49] [54]
July 14, 199038208331Gallup—— PDF
May 5, 199032—1150—Gallup—— [31]
February 10, 199023422465Gallup—— [50]
November 11, 198925—164514Gallup—— [37]
October 5, 198929—26423Gallup—— [38]
Election 1988 20.44.835.337.02.5

Notes

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Assuming Kim Campbell leader of Progressive Conservative Party of Canada.
  2. 1 2 3 Assuming Jean Charest leader of Progressive Conservative Party of Canada.
  3. 1 2 Includes the NDP

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  8. 1 2 3 4 5 Julian Beltrame (February 3, 1993). "Poll places Grits at top as Reform falters in West". The Daily News. p. 9.
  9. 1 2 "Bloc strong in Quebec: poll". The Gazette. September 17, 1992. pp. B1.
  10. 1 2 3 4 "Mulroney, Tories hang on to recent popularity gains". The Daily News (Halifax). May 30, 1992. p. 12.
  11. 1 2 3 4 5 Julian Beltrame (February 12, 1992). "Tories stay put, NDP fades as Grits gain support". The Daily News (Halifax). p. 12.
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  13. ↑ "Liberals have twice the support". The Toronto Star. October 16, 1991. pp. A14.
  14. 1 2 3 4 5 "NDP support lowest since August". Toronto Star. June 20, 1991. pp. A21.
  15. 1 2 "Bloc, Reform parties appear to be losing favor". The Daily News (Halifax). June 14, 1991. p. 10.
  16. ↑ "Regional parties on upswing among Canadians, poll finds". Toronto Star. July 10, 1991. pp. B24.
  17. 1 2 3 "Undecided vote hits 41%". Toronto Star. May 16, 1991. pp. A23.
  18. ↑ Julian Beltrame (March 23, 1991). "Latest poll puts Tories on bottom of heap -- again". The Daily News (Halifax). p. 8.
  19. 1 2 3 4 "Most give Liberals edge over NDP Taking The Pulse". Toronto Star. February 21, 1991. pp. A15.
  20. ↑ Joan Bryden (January 26, 1991). "Support up for Tories, poll shows". Toronto Star. pp. A8.
  21. 1 2 3 "Tory support plunges to record 12%". Toronto Star. January 17, 1991. pp. A23.
  22. ↑ "English Canadians like Clyde Wells". Toronto Star. February 4, 1991. pp. A15.
  23. ↑ "Fringe parties' support on upswing, poll finds". Toronto Star. December 29, 1990. pp. A10.
  24. 1 2 "Fed-up voters are rejecting Maynstream parties". The Toronto Star. November 26, 1990. pp. A1.
  25. ↑ "McLaughlin, federal NDP on top in latest poll". The Daily News (Halifax). November 13, 1990. p. 9.
  26. 1 2 "NDP popularity surges to 33% survey finds". Toronto Star. September 22, 1990. pp. A1.
  27. ↑ "Tory support drops to 15%, Gallup finds". Toronto Star. September 27, 1990. pp. A10.
  28. 1 2 "Federal Liberals slip to 46% in polls". Toronto Star. August 23, 1990. pp. A3.
  29. ↑ "Only 17% support Tories, poll shows". Toronto Star. June 28, 1990. pp. A14.
  30. 1 2 "Support for Tories increases, poll finds". Toronto Star. June 15, 1990. pp. A13.
  31. 1 2 3 4 5 Rosemary Speirs (April 19, 1990). "Tory support inches up to 18% in Gallup poll". Toronto Star. pp. A3.
  32. 1 2 3 "Tory popularity plunges to just 16% in latest poll". Toronto Star. April 19, 1990. pp. A3.
  33. ↑ "Only 15% back Tories, Angus Reid poll shows". Toronto Star. April 9, 1990. pp. A10.
  34. ↑ "Tories plunge to 17 per cent in Gallup poll". Toronto Star. March 22, 1990. pp. A1.
  35. 1 2 "Only 19% would vote for Tories, poll finds". Toronto Star. February 22, 1990. pp. A12.
  36. 1 2 "Tories tumble to third place, Reid poll says". Toronto Star. December 30, 1989. pp. A9.
  37. 1 2 3 4 5 David Vienneau (November 23, 1989). "Tory popularity down to 26 per cent, poll finds". Toronto Star. pp. A18.
  38. 1 2 3 4 "44% favor Liberals, Tories slip further in new Gallup poll". Toronto Star. October 19, 1989. pp. A19.
  39. 1 2 3 "Tory plunge halted as support inches up to 30 per cent in poll". Toronto Star. September 21, 1989. pp. A15.
  40. 1 2 "Liberals favored by 38% poll says". Toronto Star. July 13, 1989. pp. A16.
  41. 1 2 3 4 Hugh Windsor (June 28, 1989). "PC support down sharply since budget, poll finds". The Globe and Mail.
  42. 1 2 "Tory popularity plummets to 34% new survey shows". Toronto Star. June 8, 1989. pp. A15.
  43. ↑ "43% FAVOR Liberals with Chretien, poll finds". Toronto Star. April 21, 1989. pp. A13.
  44. 1 2 3 Michael Adams; Donna Dasko (March 30, 1989). "Poll shows support for Tories dropping". The Globe and Mail . pp. A1.
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  46. ↑ "Turner should quit leadership 59% tell poll". Toronto Star. December 12, 1988. pp. A3.
  47. 1 2 3 4 Joan Bryden (May 10, 1991). "Reform Party surges past PCs; Support for the Bloc Quebec doubles in Quebec, poll says". Montreal Gazette. pp. A1.
  48. 1 2 3 4 "Support for NDP continues to shrink". Toronto Star. March 21, 1991. pp. A21.
  49. 1 2 Gilles Paquin (August 23, 1990). "Le Bloc Québécois étend sa popularité". La Presse. pp. A1.
  50. 1 2 Gilles Gauthier (February 22, 1990). "Mulroney et son parti piquent à 19% (Gallup)". La Presse (in French). pp. A1.
  51. ↑ La Presse canadienne (October 15, 1993). "Poll predicts Bloc sweep". Waterloo Region Record. pp. A5.
  52. ↑ "Poll shows PCs, Liberals neck and neck Campbell popularity key to rise in Tory support, Globe survey finds". The Globe and Mail. September 16, 1993. pp. A1.
  53. ↑ Andre Picard (July 3, 1993). "Tory support doubles in Quebec: Poll shows Bloc with solid lead". The Globe and Mail. pp. A1.
  54. ↑ "Federal Liberals slip to 46% in polls". Toronto Star. August 23, 1990. pp. A3.


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