Coletto: If election were held now, would Canadians vote for Poilievre or Carney? Depends what they’re worried about…

David Coletto: One reason is that Canadians are not only divided by party. They are divided by which problems matter most. Among voters who rank the cost of living at the top, the Conservatives have a small edge. Among those who care most about health care or Trump’s impact on Canada, the Liberals are far ahead. Among those focused on immigration or crime, the Conservatives win by large margins.

Politics today is a contest to define which worries dominate the conversation. When affordability, immigration, or crime rise to the top, the Conservatives do well. When health care, Trump, or climate change are front of mind, the Liberals gain ground…