Tories Tied With Bloc in Quebec, Immigration at Play: Pollster

Tories Tied With Bloc in Quebec, Immigration at Play: Pollster
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre speaks to the media during a press conference in Montreal on July 12, 2024. The Canadian Press/Christinne Muschi
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A new survey shows the Conservative Party is in a statistical tie with the Bloc Québécois in Quebec, a development that may be linked to changing opinions on immigration, the pollster suggests.

Abacus Data published its latest national poll on Aug. 11, with some longtime trends such as a solid Tory lead being maintained. If an election were held now, 43 percent of committed voters said they would choose the Conservatives, whereas 23 percent would elect the Liberals.