CTVNews.ca's Michael Stittle and Nanos Research's Nik Nanos take a look at where each federal opposition leader stands going into a potential election later in the year. It's the challengers episode! (Complete with summer homework assignments.) Conservative Leader Erin O'Toole will need to perform a balancing act between keeping his party united in the West and gaining some additional seats in Ontario. While NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh will need to take advantage of some of the goodwill he's earned from Canadians. Listen to the show for all the rest. Finally, in our 'Upshot' segment, Nanos explains why the Liberal numbers might be 'overpriced' and why a win in a snap election might not be a sure thing for the party.

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The 'challengers' episode / Why the Liberals might be "overpriced"

On this week's episode of Trend Line: Nik shares his insights into how large sporting events can be associated with a positive surge in the polls for incumbent governments. Will he or won't he? We're talking about Mark Carney, of course! Nik breaks down the potential political ambitions of the former banker. Catherine McKenna has announced she is stepping back from politics. Michael and Nik discuss the legacy she'll leave in the Five Minutes of Politics segment. And there's a couple of changes when it comes to national issues of concern for Canadians: the deficit is down and environment and jobs are back up. All that and more on this week's episode of Trend Line with CTVNews.ca's Michael Stittle and Nanos Research's Nik Nanos.

Will the gov't get a Stanley Cup bump? And Catherine McKenna's legacy

On this week's episode… Green Party Leader Annamie Paul faces political infighting – how can she move forward on the national stage? Nik's recommendation: focus on what the party is known for. And prime ministers often go on international tours, but is there something to read into Justin Trudeau's recent trip to the G7 and NATO summits? Finally, a recent Nanos survey shows how Canadians feel about sending vaccinated children back to school with unvaccinated children. Is this conversation going to prompt a larger discussion about vaccine passports in the country? That's all on this episode of Trend Line with CTVNews.ca's Michael Stittle and Nanos Research's Nik Nanos.

Trudeau trying to look like a 'player on the scene', a thaw in opinions on the U.S. border

CTVNews.ca Rachel Aiello and Nanos Research's Nik Nanos are back with another episode of Trend Line. On today's episode Rachel and Nik discuss how military misconduct and Canada’s vaccine rollout have intersected, and how it ranks as an issue of concern for Canadians. And, as economies around the world start to reopen, how do Canadians feel about the strength of Canada's economy? After the break Elizabeth Dubois, a digital media and political communications professor from the University of Ottawa, joins the chat to discuss the Liberal government's Bill C-10 and other online regulation aims. How will these policies affect our lives online and will they achieve what the government intends? It's an enlightening conversation on a topic that we're sure to hear about more in the future. A note for our listeners: Nik Nanos is an honourary captain in the Royal Canadian Navy. During the discussion, the video streaming service Crave is mentioned. Crave is owned by Bell Media, which also owns CTV News. For more from Elizabeth Dubois and her students you can go to www.polcommtech.ca.

Decoding the Liberals' internet regulation plans with Elizabeth Dubois

CTVNews.ca's Rachel Aiello and Nanos Research's Nik Nanos discuss the latest report cards on how the provinces are faring when it comes to handling COVID-19 spread and getting shots in arms, and how Canadians' mental health is holding up more than a year into the pandemic. Also, Nik weighs in on the potential impact of NACI's confusing vaccine messaging and Prime Minister Trudeau's comments towards anti-lockdown protesters.   ------ Following is a list of links to suicide and crisis hotlines, and resources dedicated to the prevention of suicide as well as how to find counselling. National Crisis Hotlines Kids Help Phone 1-800-668-6868 Crisis Services Canada 1-833-456-4566 or text 45645 First Nations and Inuit Hope for Wellness Help Line 1‑855‑242-3310 Canada Drug Rehab Addiction Services Directory 1-888-245-6887 National Eating Disorder Information Centre 1-866-633-4220

The impact of 'extra complexities' around NACI's vaccine messaging

CTVNews.ca's Rachel Aiello and Nanos Research's Nik Nanos discuss how flip-flopping pandemic rules from Ont. Premier Doug Ford undermines confidence in more than just the government of the day. Also, with news that the federal government will help with the pandemic in Ontario, Nik explains why it might be a move that the Liberals won't let residents of the province forget. Also this week: Canada's first federal female finance minister tabled the 2021 budget. Nik weighs in on how some of the policies in the document could potentially affect federal politics for decades to come.

Is Ford losing Ontarians' confidence? And, the budget we could be hearing about for decades

CTVNews.ca's Rachel Aiello and Nanos Research's Nik Nanos discuss the need for new messaging from politicians and health officials as virus variants continue to spread across Canada. Also, the first federal budget in two years is set to be unveiled on April 19. What do Canadians want to see in terms of spending? Finally, with an on-the-spot naming decision, this week's Trend Line "Bright Spot" focuses on a scene that resembles normalcy south of the border.

'Talking nicely hasn't worked': Is tougher COVID-19 messaging needed? Nanos makes the case

Special report on China with Paul Heinbecker CTVNews.ca's Rachel Aiello and Nanos Research's Nik Nanos host a discussion with former diplomat Paul Heinbecker on the state of Canada-China relations. What can Canada do moving forward? Is there a way out of the situation with Michael Kovrig and Michael Spavor? Also, Nik weighs in on the Conservative Party policy convention and explains why he thinks a defeated motion on climate change will become the next Liberal attack ad. Note: There are some audio pauses in this week's show as we were dealing with some connection issues.

Special report on China with Paul Heinbecker

CTVNews.ca's Rachel Aiello and Nanos Research's Nik Nanos discuss a new survey that shows the Liberals on top when it comes to who Canadians trust with federal finances and what exactly that means for the Conservatives and Leader Erin O'Toole. Also, do we need a vaccine PSA? Rachel and Nik reminisce about notable public service announcements of the past and when we might see something similar rolled out for COVID-19. Finally, as vaccines are administered around the world, are "vaccine passports" coming to Canada? Nik and Rachel discuss why the conversation around the controversial idea is only starting now.  

Without a budget in 2+ years, Liberals most trusted on economy

CTVNews.ca’s Rachel Aiello and Nanos Research's Nik Nanos discuss the first bilateral meeting between Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and U.S. President Joe Biden. Also, we assess the impact Canada’s sputtering vaccine rollout is having on federal and provincial governments. Plus, is it time to get real about the prospect of a spring election? 

Will goodwill be enough to clear up "sticky issues" with the Americans?

CTVNews.ca's Michael Stittle and Nanos Research's Nik Nanos discuss whether Canadians believe Prime Minister Trudeau when he says everyone in the country will have access to a COVID-19 vaccine by September. Also, a report card of sorts is out: How do the feds and provinces rank on their coronavirus responses? Spoiler: there's room for everyone to improve. A programming note from the Trend Line team: Michael Stittle will be off for the next few months. We'll be back with CTVNews.ca online politics producer Rachel Aiello.

COVID-19 vaccination: Do you believe PM Trudeau's September target?

CTVNews.ca's Michael Stittle and Nanos Research's Nik Nanos discuss what could be behind Conservative Leader Erin O'Toole's preferred PM bump and the impact of regional anger on today's federal politics.  Also, former ambassador to the United States Michael Kergin joins the show to discus the new Biden administration, the prolonged border closure and what a change in the White House means for Canada's relationship with China. This episode was recorded on Jan. 27, 2021.

Regional anger and the fringe in Canada + our border to the south with Michael Kergin

Trend Line takes a look back on 12 months that nobody could have predicted. CTVNews.ca's Michael Stittle and Nanos Research's Nik Nanos discuss the year that was, whether anyone emerged as a political winner amid the pandemic, and revisit some prophetic analysis. Also, what's coming up in 2021? Tariff announcements, maybe. Hopefully they'll come during regular business hours.

Nik ranks 2020 on the Trend Line 'fist pump' scale

CTVNews.ca's Michael Stittle and Nanos Research's Nik Nanos discuss the potential political fallout over the Liberal government's vaccine messaging, and if there's a divide emerging between various federal and provincial conservative parties. Also, Nik highlights some tracking numbers that show the federal NDP and Greens picking up support.

Canada's vaccine strategy: mismanaged or just badly communicated?

CTVNews.ca's Michael Stittle and Nanos Research’s Nik Nanos discuss the preliminary results of the U.S. election and how different polling methodologies performed in predicting who would come out ahead. Also, what happens when various public health officials aren’t using the same playbook? Nik weighs in on the potential impact.

Four more years? Trump's already musing about a 2024 rematch with Biden

A check-in on the public mood of Canadians with CTV News' pollster Nik Nanos and host Michael Stittle.

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