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In this bonus episode, Brian Storseth is joined by David Valentin of Liaison Strategies to unpack new polling released through a partnership with iPolitics’ Compass News Ottawa. What do the numbers say about Mayor Mark Sutcliffe? From crime and transit to affordability and the future of Lansdowne, they break down how Ottawa residents are grading their mayor.

Chapters
00:00:00 Introducing the iPolitics & Liaison Strategies Polling Partnership
00:02:28 Unpacking Polling Methodology and Unique Ottawa Challenges
00:07:48 Analyzing Mayor Sutcliffe’s Overall Approval and Issue Performance
00:09:59 The Abysmal Disapproval Ratings for Ottawa’s LRT Transit
00:12:58 How Ottawa’s Transit Woes Compare to Other Major Cities
00:14:44 Media’s Role in Crime Perception, Homelessness, and Political Challenges
00:20:47 Public Opinion on the Controversial Lansdowne Park Redevelopment
00:29:38 Analyzing the High Undecided Rate in Ottawa’s Mayoral Race
00:36:20 The Vital Role of Independent Polling in Ottawa’s Democracy

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