Top parties locked in close race as campaign begins.
A new Leger Poll shows a tied race as the federal election begins.
Nationally, the Conservatives lead with 35%, narrowly ahead of the Liberals at 34%. The Greens and NDP are tied at 11%, with the PPC at 3%.
Here are the regional breakdowns:
BC – Conservatives 36%, Liberals 33%, NDP 15%, Greens 10%, PPC 4%
Alberta – Conservatives 60%, Liberals 14%, NDP 11%, Greens 8%, PPC 5%
MB/Sask – Conservatives 57%, Liberals 20%, NDP 10%, Greens 8%, PPC 2%
Ontario – Liberals 37%, Conservatives 31%, Greens 15%, NDP 15%, PPC 2%
Quebec – Liberals 37%, Conservatives 22%, Bloc 21%, Greens 10%, NDP 6%, PPC 5%
Atlantic – Liberals 53%, Conservatives 28%, NDP 9%, Greens 7%, PPC 5%
This shows a clear example of an West-East split, and makes it clear that the election will be closely fought across the country.
The Conservatives also face a challenge, as they are poised to win many seats in Alberta and Saskatchewan/Manitoba by massive margins, which could make their national numbers appear larger than the amount of seats they would get – if they narrowly lose close seats in battlegrounds like Ontario and BC, where the People’s Party vote could tip seats to the Liberals.
Spencer Fernando
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