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- May 7

Political leaders have seen approval ratings surge during the COVID-19 pandemic, poll finds

Premier Doug Ford speaks during the daily COVID-19 news conference at Queen's Park in Toronto on May 5, 2020. Photo by STEVE RUSSELL/TORONTO STAR

Canadians are rallying behind their political leaders during the pandemic, a new poll suggests.

The Campaign Research survey for the Star found approval ratings for Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, Ontario Premier Doug Ford, Quebec Premier François Legault, and Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe have soared amid the COVID-19 crisis.

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- Apr 2

Seventy-six per cent of Canadians are voluntarily self-isolating to fight COVID-19, poll finds

Three-quarters of Canadians are “voluntarily self-isolating at home” due to the COVID-19 pandemic and a staggering 96 per cent believe physical distancing can slow the rate of infections, a new poll has found.

The Campaign Research study provided to the Star also suggested Canadians remain more worried about the economic impact of the virus than its health effects.

Richard Ciano, a principal of Campaign Research, said the poll indicates that people are seized by the issue and are paying attention to governments’ calls to stay home to stop the spread.

“The message appears to be getting through,” Ciano said Thursday.

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- Mar 18

Poll finds the economic impact of COVID-19 is more of a concern than the health effects

Canadians are more worried about the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic than they are over the health effects of the virus, a new poll suggests.

The Campaign Research survey provided to the Star found a staggering 99 per cent of respondents are aware of the crisis — and 93 per cent are worried about the economy.

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