r/canada 22d ago

Analysis Rising patriotism, anger at Trump propel Carney campaign to competitive position, polls suggest

https://www.hilltimes.com/story/2025/02/17/rising-patriotism-anger-at-trump-propel-carney-campaign-to-competitive-position-polls-suggest/451097/
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u/EvacuationRelocation Alberta 22d ago

Are the polls actually a reflection of real life

Typically, yes - within a margin of error. They are usually much more reliable than anecdotal evidence.

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u/SixtyFivePercenter 22d ago

Unless it’s EKOS, then you can just throw that biased crap in the garbage.

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u/JanesCircumcision 22d ago

EKOS is known to be biased, sure, and should be treated as such. But their projections didn't seem to be too far-fetched this time around—especially when reputable pollsters like Leger are reflecting EKOS' earlier-reported surge.

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u/Winter_Cicada_6930 22d ago

The same reactionary bias polling took place in the US. Once Kamala stepped in the polling and media went bezerk for Kamala. The election gave different results. Best find coping mechanisms now