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EPISODE · Apr 17, 2026 · 11 MIN

THE POLLING LIE: Are Canadians Being Manipulated?

from Tap The Maple · host Bakes On Things

National Post Article: https://nationalpost.com/opinion/why-massive-liberal-poll-leads-might-be-an-illusionAre Canadians being misled by polling data?For months, headlines have told us the same story: massive Liberal leads, collapsing Conservative support, and an election that feels already decided.But what if that story isn’t entirely true?A major report from the National Post reveals that a leading pollster is now questioning the entire system, suggesting that Conservative voters may be consistently undercounted, and Liberal support exaggerated.This isn’t speculation. This is coming from inside the polling industry itself.In this episode of Tap the Maple, we break down:Why polling numbers vary so wildlyHow “weighting” can distort resultsThe growing gap between polls and realityAnd why this could change everything Canadians think they know about the political landscapeBecause polls don’t just measure opinion…They shape it.And if the numbers are wrong, even slightly, the consequences are massive.Watch until the end and decide for yourself:Are we seeing reality… or a carefully constructed illusion?#cdnpoli #canadapolitics #canadiannews #polling #election2025 #markcarney #pierrepoilievre #conservatives #liberals #polls #politics #media #newsanalysis #breakingnews #canada #cdnmedia #trending #politicalanalysis #tapthemaple #bakesonthings #pollingdata #electionpolls #cdnpolitics #government #democracy #voterturnout #canadavotes

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