Nearly Half of Canadians Want Early Federal Election: New Poll

Half of Canadians expressed a preference for holding the next federal election either immediately or sometime in 2024, rather than waiting until 2025, according to a Nanos Research poll commissioned by CTV News and published on Jan. 3. The survey, involving 1,069 Canadians, targeted various demographics, with a notable distinction between men and women and across age groups. According to the poll, nearly half (46 percent) of Canadians express a desire for the next federal election to take place sooner rather than later, with 29 percent wanting it as soon as possible and an additional 17 percent preferring it to occur in 2024. By contrast, one-third (33 percent) prefer to wait until 2025, 17 percent have no preference, and a small portion (4 percent) are unsure....