Podcasts by Trend Line

With Liberals and NDP now tied, Conservatives are under more scrutiny from 2023-11-30T14:59:15

Pollster Nik Nanos and host Michael Stittle discuss ballot numbers we haven't seen for a long time -- we're talking since Michael Ignatieff was Liberal leader. What does this mean moving forward...

Liberal brand weaker now than when Trudeau became leader: Nanos from 2023-11-16T19:05:38

It's been months of headlines touting tanking polling numbers for Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, and climbing support for Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre. But what does a long-term look at ...

Trudeau's carbon tax reversal comes as Nanos polling shows Liberal Party is in trouble from 2023-11-02T14:55:44

CTV News' Michael Stittle and Nanos Research's Nik Nanos break down how Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s reversal on a carbon tax for home heating oil in Atlantic Canada is already causing politi...

'We're not back': Canada's fumbling of key international relations from 2023-10-19T15:07:33

After months of foreign relations turbulence, CTV News' Michael Stittle and pollster Nik Nanos discuss Canada's international reputation and look at recent surveys from Nanos Research –- which h...

Conservatives in majority territory, Liberals in 'trouble' from 2023-10-04T17:16:09

Nik Nanos has his latest ballot numbers as the Liberals see an erosion in federal support, both for the party and for Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s personal brand.

Nik and host Michael ...

Conservatives keep their summer lead while NDP sees bump in ballot tracking from 2023-09-20T17:27:07

We're back from our summer break and pollster Nik Nanos has the latest on where the federal parties – and their leaders -- stand after a 'roller coaster' of a summer. 

Nik and host Michae...

Seat projections, David Johnston, and spotlight on the environment from 2023-06-07T21:47:26

Pollster Nik Nanos has his latest House seat projections and he takes us region by region to give us a national picture of how the federal parties are doing.

Nik and host Michael Stittle ...

Could public hearings be more damaging to the Liberals than an inquiry? from 2023-05-24T17:52:04

Host Michael Stittle and pollster Nik Nanos break down Special Rapporteur David Johnston's decision not to recommend a public inquiry into foreign election interference.

Nik and Michael a...

Canada-China relations; and the latest federal seat projections from 2023-05-10T16:46

We're in a tense diplomatic showdown with China. Again. And new Nanos numbers show just how tense things are when it comes to how Canadians feel about our relationship with China.

Host Mi...

Federal strike like 'Christmas' for Poilievre and Conservatives from 2023-04-26T17:57:54

The PSAC strike is 'Christmas' politically for Pierre Poilievre's Conservatives, says pollster Nik Nanos. But what of the New Democrats?  Nik and host Michael Stittle discuss that and the latest...

No 'budget bounce' for Liberals in latest Nanos polling from 2023-04-12T18:21:39

It’s been two weeks since the federal budget and a visit from U.S. President Joe Biden -- enough time to track any movement in Liberal support. Did Trudeau's Liberals get a boost in public opini...

Poilievre surpasses Trudeau when it comes to preferred PM from 2023-03-29T19:13:31

The federal Liberals are trending negatively on three key measures while Pierre Poilievre has surpassed Justin Trudeau when it comes to the question of who Canadians would prefer now as prime mi...

Poilievre says 'Canada seems broken' and survey finds many Canadians agree from 2023-03-15T18:35:04

Can the Liberals turn things around with a strong budget, and just how 'broken' are we? 

Do Canadians feel their country is as "broken" as Pierre Poilievre says it is?  Listen to pollster...

Conservatives have upper hand in latest Nanos seat projections from 2023-03-01T20:16:02

The Liberals and Conservatives have been neck-and-neck and trading leads over the past year when it comes to ballot support. But what does it look like when you project their current ballot supp...

Trudeau Liberals, Poilievre Conservatives in a 'dead heat' as health care concerns soar from 2023-02-15T18:54:10

With the federal health-care funding deal prominently in the headlines and concern over the state of health care towering over other issues of national concern for Canadians, Liberals seem to be...

Canada's health care crisis: How can we fix an overburdened system? from 2023-02-01T20:12:38

Health journalist and CTV News contributor Avis Favaro joins Trend Line for an in-depth episode dedicated to the growing crisis facing the Canadian health-care system.

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Conservatives open up 7-point advantage over Liberals from 2023-01-18T20:51:58

The New Year has begun with "grim" numbers for the Liberals, according to pollster Nik Nanos on our first show of 2023. Not only is the 7% Conservative lead now outside the margin of error, but ...

2023 predictions for Trudeau, Poilievre and the other federal leaders from 2022-12-14T20:49:41

In our final episode of 2022, pollster Nik Nanos and host Michael Stittle discuss the  major federal parties – what moved the needle for them this year, and what do they have to look forward to ...

Big political hot potato from 2022-11-30T19:48:02

After weeks of 'Freedom Convoy' organizers airing their views at the Emergencies Act inquiry, how did the headlines impact ballot support for the Liberals and Conservatives, in light of Justin T...

'Awkward diplomacy' from 2022-11-16T19:03:53

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Chinese President Xi Jinping met briefly on the sidelines of the G20 summit, a meeting which could hardly be described as cordial. Nanos Research Chair Nik Nano...

It's 'Christmas time' for Pierre Poilievre from 2022-11-02T18:10:13

Nanos Research asks Canadians a very simple question on the regular: are your personal finances worse, better or the same?  You probably know the answer, but pollster Nik Nanos explains how the ...

It's a horse race between Poilievre and Trudeau on preferred PM from 2022-10-19T17:28:13

Nanos Research asks Canadians every week who they prefer as prime minister of the country. Right now, Pierre Poilievre and Justin Trudeau are neck and neck. Pollster Nik Nanos breaks down why, a...

New seat projection shows Conservatives gaining strength in Ontario from 2022-10-05T18:58:18

With a majority win for Francois Legault's CAQ in Quebec and one for Doug Ford's PCs earlier this year, that's two of Canada's most populous provinces where provincial Liberals have been steamro...

Nanos tracking shows trouble for Trudeau amid Poilievre's QP debut from 2022-09-21T18:57:18

We're back from summer break, and pollster Nik Nanos and host Michael Stittle discuss Pierre Poilievre's question period debut in the House of Commons and the image he's trying to portray. Nik a...

Conservatives ahead in new ballot tracking: Nanos says that's "bad news for the Liberals" from 2022-06-22T18:25:20

Conservatives are ‘in the driver’s seat’ with a five percentage-point lead over the Liberals in the latest ballot tracking from Nanos Research.

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Keep an eye on Leslyn Lewis from 2022-06-08T16:46:01

You might have missed it but the prime minister this week gave an emphatic 'no' to the question of whether he'd fulfill a promise to replace our first past the post electoral system with proport...

'Crushing' victory for Ford; what it means for federal politics; and really Ontarians, a 43% turnout? from 2022-06-03T15:57:34

We have a special episode of Trend Line focusing on the fallout from the Ontario provincial election.

Nik Nanos' numbers for CTV News and CP24 leading up to the eleciton were spot on, cap...

Economic anxiety, Conservative division, and love for NATO? from 2022-05-26T22:06:06

Falling consumer confidence numbers show we're growing more anxious about where economy's headed. It's a theme that's taken centre stage at the Conservative Party's leadership race.

And a...

Poilievre's launching attacks on the Canadian establishment -- here's why from 2022-05-11T17:22:53

With his attack on the Bank of Canada, Pierre Poilievre further positioned himself as the 'anti-establishment' Conservative leadership candidate. CTVNews.ca's Michael Stittle and Nanos Research'...

Conservatives have a 'statistically significant' lead; and another convoy's rolling up to Ottawa from 2022-04-27T17:42:10

CTVNews.ca's Michael Stittle and Nanos Research's Nik Nanos discuss yet another convoy heading t...

No post-budget honeymoon bump in support for Liberals from 2022-04-13T18:07:05

CTVNews.ca's Michael Stittle and Nanos Research's Nik Nanos discuss why the federal Liberals aren't seeing any bump in support following the release of the 2022 federal budget.  Also, Nik b...

A 'big risk' for Jagmeet Singh in the Liberal-NDP deal from 2022-03-30T16:32

CTVNews.ca's Michael Stittle and Nanos Research's Nik Nanos discuss whether the NDP made a catastrophic mistake by making a deal with the Liberals. Also, Nik breaks down Alberta Premier Jason Ke...

Why free speech and freedom are now top national issues of concern from 2022-03-16T17:53:20

CTVNews.ca's Michael Stittle and Nanos Research's Nik Nanos discuss why 'free speech' and 'freedom' have risen to the top of unprompted issues of concern in Canada. Also, Nik breaks down whether...

Canadians more likely to support sanctions than a 'hot war' with Russia from 2022-03-02T18:07

CTVNews.ca's Michael Stittle and Nanos Research's Nik Nanos discuss how Canadians generally feel about responding to crises like what's happening in Ukraine, and how our leaders are responding. ...

People's Party sees increase in Canadians who'd consider voting for them from 2022-02-16T17:36

CTVNews.ca's Michael Stittle and Nanos Research's Nik Nanos discuss a 'course correction' for the Conservatives over their messaging around the convoy protests, and how the People's Party of Can...

Why the problem for the Conservatives goes deeper than Erin O'Toole from 2022-02-02T20:39:33

CTVNews.ca's Michael Stittle and Nanos Research's Nik Nanos discuss why the problem for the Conservative Party of Canada runs deeper than Erin O'Toole. Also, Nik breaks down how Alberta Premier ...

'More of the same' messaging from Liberals affecting ballot support: Nanos from 2022-01-20T18:58

CTVNews.ca's Michael Stittle and Nanos Research's Nik Nanos discuss federal ballot support, provincial elections and U.S. politics.

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Despite positive pitch from feds, Canadians concerned about paying the bills from 2021-12-15T21:53

CTVNews.ca's Michael Stittle and Nanos Research's Nik Nanos discuss a survey that shows two out of every three Canadians are worried about meeting their financial obligations as the cost of livi...

The 'cocktail of pessimism' affecting our feelings about a prosperous future from 2021-12-01T19:48:40

CTV News' Michael Stittle and Nanos Research's Nik Nanos discuss Canadians' feelings on the standard of living for future generations.

Also, Nik discusses why the Ontario NDP may be disap...

Nanos: We're seeing a 'full-on assault' on O'Toole's leadership from 2021-11-17T18:12

CTVNews.ca's Michael Stittle and Nanos Research's Nik Nanos discuss the status of the opposition parties ahead of Parliament's return next week, including how Conservative Leader Erin O'Toole is...

Post-election honeymoon? Not so much. And how the Liberals are 'doubling down on the environmental file' from 2021-11-04T12:00

CTVNews.ca's Michael Stittle and Nanos Research's Nik Nanos discuss some surprises in the latest federal tracking numbers and whether Alta. Premier Jason Kenney is in political trouble. Also, wi...

Coronavirus no longer the #1 issue of concern for Canadians / When we might get a hint at Trudeau's plans for his future from 2021-10-05T21:00:20

CTVNews.ca's Michael Stittle and Nanos Research's Nik Nanos discuss how the environment has moved ahead of the coronavirus as the top unprompted issue of concern for Canadians. What does that me...

Nik on the election results, where each party stands and why Annamie Paul was 'stabbed in the front' from 2021-09-29T16:27:47

CTVNews.ca's Michael Stittle and Nanos Research's Nik Nanos do a recap of the polling from the 2021 federal election and dive into where each party now stands. Listen

The final numbers and what to watch for tonight from 2021-09-20T13:01:40

CTVNews.ca's Michael Stittle and Nanos Research's Nik Nanos break down the final poll numbers of the campaign and discuss what to look for tonight, when you're watching the results come in on th...

Nanos: Looking at a Liberal win, will it be a majority? from 2021-09-17T13:16

CTVNews.ca's Michael Stittle and Nanos Research's Nik Nanos discuss the daily tracking numbers and the possible outcome of the Sept. 20 election. Will it be a majority for the Liberals? That's "...

Regional breakdown shows PPC as 'potential spoiler': Nanos from 2021-09-15T19:06:09

CTVNews.ca's Michael Stittle and Nanos Research's Nik Nanos discuss the daily numbers and take a closer look at a regional breakdown of party support.

As Nik explains, the numbers show th...

Preferred PM drop for Singh, a sign of NDP decline? from 2021-09-13T13:32

CTVNews.ca's Michael Stittle and Nanos Research's Nik Nanos discuss the daily tracking numbers and if a decline in support for NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh as the preferred prime minister indicates ...

Debate breakdown / The impact of PPC, NDP support from 2021-09-10T13:09

Sept. 10: CTVNews.ca's Michael Stittle and Nanos Research's Nik Nanos discuss the English-language leaders' debate and how each candidate performed.

Also, should the Conservatives and Lib...

Protesters 'punching above their weight' from 2021-09-08T13:18

Sept. 8: CTVNews.ca's Michael Stittle and Nanos Research's Nik Nanos discuss the nightly tracking numbers and if the protests at some Liberal campaign events have had an impact.

Also, Nik...

O'Toole 'definitely’ has the advantage / 'Tick tock' for the Liberals from 2021-09-03T13:01:41

CTVNews.ca's Michael Stittle and Nanos Research's Nik Nanos discuss the nightly tracking numbers and how they now show a definite advantage for Conservative Leader Erin O'Toole. Is it too late f...

Poor economic numbers could 'grind on the Liberals' from 2021-09-01T13:31

Sept. 1: CTVNews.ca's Michael Stittle and Nanos Research's Nik Nanos discuss how the recent economic numbers could affect the campaign.

Also, Nik shares his most surprising takeaway from ...

Tight race in the seat count / Will the NDP have a 'breakout moment'? from 2021-08-30T14:52

Aug. 30: CTVNews.ca's Michael Stittle and Nanos Research's Nik Nanos discuss the daily numbers and dive into the current seat count projection ("It's basically a rocket for the Conservatives").<...

The gender divide: Examining the 'striking' division in ballot support between men, women from 2021-08-27T13:27:51

Aug. 27: CTVNews.ca's Michael Stittle and Nanos Research's Nik Nanos discuss the latest poll numbers ("an absolute dead heat") and whether there has been a change in the preferred prime minister...

Can O'Toole 'hold on' amid health care attacks? from 2021-08-25T13:18

Aug. 25: CTVNews.ca's Michael Stittle and Nanos Research's Nik Nanos discuss the latest tracking numbers: are the results from today a one-off or is there a trend emerging?

Also, with the...

O'Toole's big jump in preferred PM numbers from 2021-08-23T12:42:52

Aug. 23: CTVNews.ca's Michael Stittle and Nanos Research's Nik Nanos discuss the Nanos Daily Tracking Numbers that show the federal election race is in a dead heat between the Liberals and Conse...

Why housing is a hot topic right now from 2021-08-20T13:45

CTVNews.ca's Michael Stittle and Nanos Research's Nik Nanos dive into why housing is here to stay as a key issue on the campaign trail.<...

Why running on their pandemic record wasn't enough for the Liberals in N.S. from 2021-08-18T12:57:39

On this episode of Trend Line…

CTVNews.ca's Michael Stittle and Nanos Research's Nik Nanos discuss the implications of the Nova Scotia election results on the federal campaign befo...

A 'glimmer' at the election menu / Nik and Michael kick off another campaign from 2021-08-16T16:58:10

CTVNews.ca's Michael Stittle and Nanos Research's Nik Nanos kick off another campaign with an election edition of Trend Line.

The show will publish every Monday, Wednesday and Friday to k...

Why mail-in ballots might be exciting this year from 2021-07-29T12:45

On this episode of Trend Line…

CTVNews.ca's Michael Stittle and Nanos Research's N...

The 'challengers' episode / Why the Liberals might be "overpriced" from 2021-07-15T12:45

CTVNews.ca's Michael Stittle and Nanos Research's Nik Nanos take a look at where each federal op...

Will the gov't get a Stanley Cup bump? And Catherine McKenna's legacy from 2021-07-01T12:35

On this week's episode of Trend Line:

Nik shares his insights into how large sporting events can be associated with a positive surge in the polls for incumbent governments.

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Trudeau trying to look like a 'player on the scene', a thaw in opinions on the U.S. border from 2021-06-17T13:10

On this week's episode…

Green Party Leader Annamie Paul faces political infighting – how can she move forward on the national stage? Nik's recommendation: focus on what the p...

Decoding the Liberals' internet regulation plans with Elizabeth Dubois from 2021-05-20T13:10

CTVNews.ca Rachel Aiello and Nanos Research's Nik Nanos are back with another episode of Trend Line.

On today's episode Rachel and Nik discuss how military misconduct and Canada’s v...

The impact of 'extra complexities' around NACI's vaccine messaging from 2021-05-06T12:15

CTVNews.ca's Rachel Aiello and Nanos Research's Nik Nanos discuss the latest repo...

Is Ford losing Ontarians' confidence? And, the budget we could be hearing about for decades from 2021-04-22T12:30

CTVNews.ca's Rachel Aiello and Nanos Research's Nik Nanos discuss how
flip-flo...

'Talking nicely hasn't worked': Is tougher COVID-19 messaging needed? Nanos makes the case from 2021-04-08T13:00

CTVNews.ca's Rachel Aiello and Nanos Research's Nik Nanos discuss the need for new messaging fro...

Special report on China with Paul Heinbecker from 2021-03-25T12:00

Special report on China with Paul Heinbecker
CTVNews.ca's Rachel Aiello and Nanos Research's ...

Without a budget in 2+ years, Liberals most trusted on economy from 2021-03-11T14:00

CTVNews.ca's Rachel Aiello and Nanos Research's Nik Nanos discuss a new survey that shows the Liberals on top when it comes to who Canadians trust with federal finances and what exactly that mea...

Will goodwill be enough to clear up "sticky issues" with the Americans? from 2021-02-25T16:07:31

CTVNews.ca’s Rachel Aiello and Nanos Research's Nik Nanos discuss the first bilateral meet...

COVID-19 vaccination: Do you believe PM Trudeau's September target? from 2021-02-11T13:00

CTVNews.ca's Michael Stittle and Nanos Research's Nik Nanos discuss whether Canadians believe Pr...

Regional anger and the fringe in Canada + our border to the south with Michael Kergin from 2021-01-28T12:31:18

CTVNews.ca's Michael Stittle and Nanos Research's Nik Nanos discuss what could be behind Conserv...

Nik ranks 2020 on the Trend Line 'fist pump' scale from 2020-12-11T11:00

Trend Line takes a look back on 12 months that nobody could have predicted.

CTVNews.ca's ...

Canada's vaccine strategy: mismanaged or just badly communicated? from 2020-11-27T11:00

CTVNews.ca's Michael Stittle and Nanos Research's Nik Nanos discuss the potential political fall...

Four more years? Trump's already musing about a 2024 rematch with Biden from 2020-11-13T15:39:57

CTVNews.ca's Michael Stittle and Nanos Research’s Nik Nanos discuss the preliminary results of the U.S. election and how different polling methodologies performed in predicting who wo...

Where polls went wrong in 2016 and what that means in 2020 from 2020-10-30T10:00

It's election season! CTVNews.ca's Michael Stittle and Nanos Research’s Nik Nanos get...

Pandemic pressures taking a toll on Canadians’ mental health from 2020-10-16T10:00

CTVNews.ca’s Michael Stittle and Nanos Research’s Nik Nanos discuss how Canadians&rs...

Potential paralysis on U.S. election night from 2020-10-02T10:47

CTVNews.ca’s Michael Stittle and Nanos Research’s Nik Nanos discuss how U.S. President Donald Trump could be trying to “devalue” mail-in bal...

Prepping for a COVID speech from the throne from 2020-09-18T11:14:12

CTVNews.ca's Rachel Aiello and Nanos Research's Nik Nanos discuss what we should watch for in th...

Hints at strategy from new Tory leader; Fear and election night in the U.S. from 2020-09-04T11:55:20

CTVNews.ca’s Michael Stittle and Nanos Research’s Nik Nanos discuss how politicians ...

Will Trudeau put an 'orange-flavoured' poison pill in the throne speech? from 2020-08-21T10:00

CTVNews.ca's Michael Stittle and Nanos Research's Nik Nanos discuss whether Chrystia Freeland is...

Should the economy go green amid the pandemic? Canadians deeply divided from 2020-08-07T10:00

CTVNews.ca’s Michael Stittle and Nanos Research’s Nik Nanos discuss how Canadians feel about transitioning to a green economy during the pandemic; if the recent upward trend in consu...

WE controversy: Two steps forward, two steps back for the Liberals from 2020-07-24T10:00

CTV News' Michael Stittle and Nanos Research's Nik Nanos discuss how the WE scandal is impacting support for the Liberals and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau; a look at how parties try to “c...

Will U.S. border closure slow Canada's economic recovery from COVID-19? from 2020-07-10T10:00

CTV News' Michael Stittle and Nanos Research's Nik Nanos discuss the government's historic fiscal snapshot that revealed a projected deficit in the hundreds of billions; why an overwhelming majo...

A 'roller coaster' of COVID-19 concern from 2020-06-26T10:00

CTV News' Michael Stittle and Nanos Research's Nik Nanos discuss how concern over the coronavirus is fluctuating in Canada; what strong Liberal numbers mean for a possible early election call; a...

Mixed messages on COVID-19: Will it burn up earned political capital? from 2020-06-12T10:00

Guest host Rachel Aiello and Nanos Research's Nik Nanos discuss the calls for politicians to go beyond “pretty words” when it comes to anti-Black racism; if mixed messaging will undo...

Why Trudeau may not cool it with the COVID-19 pressers from 2020-05-29T10:00

CTV News' Rachel Aiello and Nanos Research's Nik Nanos discuss why Prime Minister Justin Trudeau may keep up his regular COVID-19 press conferences and if the coronavirus is still a top concern ...

Resounding consensus on U.S. border, economic concerns rebounding from 2020-05-14T22:34:44

Nik and Michael discuss where Canadians stand on the U.S. border; and how the economy is rebounding as a top concern. Want to see the data? You can watch Trend Line on YouTube: Listen

Consumer confidence has 'fallen off a cliff' from 2020-05-01T10:00

Nik and Michael discuss how COVID-19 is impacting consumer confidence and why some Conservative critiques of the federal government’s response might not be resonating with Canadians.

Don't panic amid a 'toxic cocktail of anxiety' from 2020-03-13T21:07

Nik and Michael talk about the ‘toxic cocktail of anxiety’ in Canada with the COVID-19 pandemic, market turmoil and how the federal government can ease Western alienation. Note: This...

Trudeau caught between promises and pipelines from 2020-02-25T11:00

Nik and Michael discuss a study on how Canadians view using taxpayer money to buy Trans Mountain and how the Trudeau government has responded to blockades supporting the Wet’suwet’en...

13-year study: How does Trudeau stack up so far against Harper? from 2020-02-07T11:30

Nik and Michael discuss a tracking study on how Canadians are feeling about the government. And it's not good news lately for the Libs. Also, Nik reacts after Peter MacKay’s communications...

Battle for the "heart and soul" of the Conservative party and new year, new look for the Liberal leader from 2020-01-23T11:30

Jan. 23: Nik and Michael discuss the Conservative leadership race, and why some candidates have already begun dropping out. And what's in a beard? Nik weight in on why it's of note when a prime ...

The throne speech that will take your breath away (and not how you think) from 2019-12-06T19:43:12

Dec. 6: Nik and Michael break down the throne speech and take a look at what the preferred PM numbers say about Andrew Scheer's precarious position as the leader of the Conservative party. Plus,...

Cabinet shakeup: Trudeau looks for Alberta connection from 2019-11-20T23:43:30

Nik and Michael discuss how the Liberals have dug deep within their talent pool to form a new federal cabinet and whether the shuffle will be enough to heal some of the divisions in the country....

Not the victory the Conservatives would have hoped for from 2019-11-06T11:00

We're back! Nik and Michael discuss the fallout from the federal election and take a look at the criticisms of Andrew Scheer's campaign. Also, reaction to May's resignation and the future of the...

Behind the scenes at CTV News with Trend Line from 2019-10-22T07:30:42

Nik and Michael take you behind the scenes of CTV News' coverage of the 2019 federal election.

What the final numbers tell us before voting day from 2019-10-21T05:11:02

Oct. 21: Nik and Michael discuss the final survey before election day and if the deadlock means a minority government is all but certain. Also, Nik discusses his winners and losers of the campai...

How strategic voting, vote splits and B.C. will factor on Oct. 21 from 2019-10-18T13:11:08

Oct. 18: Michael and Nik discuss the possibility of a minority government and if strategic voting will be a factor in Monday’s vote. Also, Nik puts on his political hard hat to review how ...

Latest Ontario, Quebec numbers; who benefits from record advance polling turnout from 2019-10-16T13:28:35

Oct. 16: Nik and Michael discuss the record number of Canadians that voted in the advanced polls and the latest numbers from Ontario and Quebec. For the takeaway, Nik tried to pick who is going ...

Singh surge and if we’re headed for a ‘weak' minority government from 2019-10-14T14:26

Oct. 7: Nik and Michael discuss what’s driving the ‘Singh surge’ and if it will translate into more NDP MPs. Also, Nik discusses what the Commons would look like if the electio...

Dozens of ridings ‘too close to call’ heading into Thanksgiving weekend from 2019-10-11T13:10:07

Nik and Michael discuss the number of ridings that are too close to call and if party platforms will have an impact in this election. Also, is there anything the leading parties can do to break ...

Why Singh won the debate but the NDP may have lost it from 2019-10-09T13:36:36

Nik and Michael discuss the fallout from the English-language leaders’ debate and how NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh’s brand may have been the victor. Note: Nik refers to the debate as last night, but it...

Debate night: What to expect in a ‘target-rich environment’ from 2019-10-07T13:31:55

Nik and Michael discuss ‘knock-out’ punches, the impact of debates and what Canadians might be looking for from the leaders. Also, Nik looks at where each leader will be focusing their attention.

Storm clouds for Conservatives in Ontario; how voters react to campaign 'bickering' from 2019-10-04T15:42:11

Nik and Michael discuss the storm clouds that are on the horizon in Ontario and how voters might be reacting to secondary issues on the campaign trail. Also, where did all the Green support go? Th...

Election's "a bad hockey game", Que. on and off the island of Montreal from 2019-10-02T14:32:12

Nik and Michael answer a question from a CTV News viewer and discuss why the best analogy for this election may be a bad hockey game. Also, Nik drills down into the latest polling from Quebec.

Greta effect: Young voters leave Trudeau, record high for Greens from 2019-09-30T12:37:18

Nik and Michael discuss the record support for the Green Party and who's feeling the 'Greta effect' on the campaign trail.

Is the 905 'unwinding' for the Liberals? from 2019-09-27T16:52:49

Nik and Michael discuss the latest numbers, the party leaders attending climate protests and the new polling results from Ontario. This episode was recorded in the morning on Sept. 27.

Gripped in a tie, interim report card on the campaigns from 2019-09-25T13:49:44

Nik and Michael discuss why votes for the Bloc Quebecois could decide who forms the next government. We're also two weeks into the election — time for an interim report card!

Race tightens after brownface images, polling in Ontario’s ‘three provinces’ from 2019-09-23T12:32:27

Michael and Nik discuss the latest fallout from Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau’s brownface and blackface images, why it was an interesting weekend for several parties and why we can think of Ontario...

No drop so far in Liberal support, regional numbers get interesting from 2019-09-20T13:49:04

Nik and Michael discuss how the controversy over racist images of Justin Trudeau is showing up in the polls and some of the regional races that are heating up. Nik also explains what is actually ha...

One-two punch for the Tories, political rope-a-dope from the Liberals from 2019-09-18T13:05:13

Nik and Michael discuss the latest tracking numbers, where the support for the Conservatives might be coming from and if the Liberal campaign is using a rope-a-dope strategy.  

Conservatives rise to statistical tie with Liberals from 2019-09-16T12:05:40

Michael and Nik take a look at the daily Nanos tracking numbers and discuss where the Conservatives may have gained support to pull ahead of the Liberals in a statistical tie. You can find Nik's d...

Campaign glitches, lifeline to the Bloc and don’t count out the NDP from 2019-09-13T02:50:59

Nik and Michael discuss the start of the campaign, why the NDP’s communication strategy may be on point and how Bill 21 could serve as a lifeline for the Bloc Quebecois. Daily tracking numbers com...

Buckle up! We take you on a polling road trip across Canada from 2019-09-04T20:55:37

Nik and Michael go on a cross-country tour to see where each party stands. Also, Nik explains why Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer may become a familiar face in the 905 and why B.C. may keep us up...

Election fortune telling and is the damage already done on SNC? from 2019-08-21T16:31:08

Nik and Michael discuss the political fallout from a bombshell report from the ethics commissioner and what it will mean in October. Also, does this situation seem somewhat familiar? We dust off th...

Joyless prosperity across Canada and what it could mean in October from 2019-07-25T16:41:24

Michael and Nik discuss a survey that illuminates the negative sentiment felt across the country towards the federal government; Nik makes an election strategy prediction; and will the Greens benef...

Liberals are back in the game and ready to run on… carbon pricing? from 2019-07-15T20:34:03

Nik and Michael discuss what’s driving the change in the federal Liberal polling numbers, and a survey that shows Canadians want the government to explore diplomacy to ease tensions with China. Als...

Introducing Trend Line from CTV News from 2019-07-11T12:16:57

Trend Line, a new podcast from CTV News, will be publishing once every two weeks in the summer and three times a week during the upcoming federal election. Subscribe now!