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Back to EpisodesElection polls: how trustworthy are they in one of Canada's most important elections
Episode 1401
Published 11 months, 2 weeks ago
Description
It’s been a busy first week on the campaign trail for federal leaders.
One storyline that's stood out is the early election poll tracking. All the major polling firms are showing a huge surge in support for the Liberal Party under new leader Mark Carney.
But how full a picture do the polls show?
Host David Smith speaks with Darrell Bricker, CEO of Ipsos Public Affairs, about what goes into a modern election poll.
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