The Numbers: Is Smith Playing with Matches in Alberta's Referendum Powder Keg?
Plus: Nomination chaos in Scarborough Southwest, a tightening race in Quebec, and a steady lead for Mark Carney's Liberals.
This week’s court ruling on the Alberta separation petition has only raised more questions about whether the province will be holding a referendum on independence this fall. Whatever next steps Premier Danielle Smith takes will come with a great degree of risk — for her party, for the province and for Canada.
This week on The Numbers, Eric and Philippe discuss some new polling numbers out of Alberta and what they say about the path forward for the UCP government.
We also chat about Ontario Liberal leadership hopeful Nate Erskine-Smith’s nomination defeat in Scarborough Southwest and recent polls that show Doug Ford’s Ontario PCs losing support.
Plus, we have new federal and Quebec polling numbers to dissect before closing with a by-election-themed Quiz.
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