Today on NOW and NEXT:David Coletto, CEO and Founder of Abacus Data offers analysis into the Alberta election results. Polling numbers in December 2022 suggested the New Democrats were on track to return to government. But Danielle Smith led the UPC to a majority win this week. What turned the polls?Also, Ontario Premier Doug Ford should use the Toronto Mayoral byelection as an opportunity to reform elections in large muncipalities across the province. The criteria for candidacy needs to be more robust. Ranked ballots should be standard. And run-off elections would certainly sharpen attention and engagement among eligible voters.
