Empire Nights | The Pollsters: The Story of Canada’s Election and the New Government’s First 100 Days

This is an Empire Nights event, proudly presented by the Empire Club of Canada.

The results are in: Mark Carney’s Liberals have emerged with a minority government following one of the greatest comeback stories in Canadian political history.

Liberal party fortune’s skyrocketed in the first half of the campaign with pollster predictions of a majority of over 190 seats in this volatile race prompted by Mark Carney’s Liberal Leadership victory and a Trade war waged by U.S. President Donald Trump (as covered in our March’s Empire Nights event).

But the final week of the campaign saw a late Conservative surge, prompting crucial questions: What precipitated the surge? Were young males under 40 a decisive force in shifting the momentum? Was housing-affordability a sleeper hit? And what does all this signal for the future of Canadian politics? 

If you are like most Canadians did not see this electoral outcome as a possibility, this is an event for you. On May 6th, join the Empire Club of Canada for a special post-election edition of Empire Nights: The Pollsters: The Story of Canada’s Election and the New Government’s First 100 Days.

A panel of expert pollsters will go beyond the headlines to unpack what really drove the election outcome — and what it tells us about the road ahead for Canada’s political landscape. Our panel of leading pollsters features:

– David Coletto, Founder, Chair, and CEO of Abacus Data
– Kyla Ronellenfitsch, Founder of Relay Strategies
– Sébastien Dallaire, Executive Vice President, Eastern Canada, Léger

Each will share their unique perspective on the recent election and its implications. Following their presentations, they will sit down with Robert Benzie, journalist and Queen’s Park Bureau Chief, Toronto Star, to explore what lies ahead for Canada’s new government — and what the first 100 days may reveal about the priorities of the next Prime Minister. 

Join us in partnership with The Niagara Roundtable for an unforgettable evening of passed canapés, drinks, and a vibrant atmosphere designed to inspire and connect. 

*The content presented is free of charge but please note that the Empire Club of Canada retains copyright. Neither the speeches themselves nor any part of their content may be used for any purpose other than personal interest or research without the explicit permission of the Empire Club of Canada.*

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