When will the Next Federal Election happen in Canada? Update

So far, the survey about the next election date has had a small set of participants. Here is an interim look at some of the basic, high-level data. While the majority expect an election in May, the majority of respondents identify themselves as Liberals. Interesting.

By admin / March 7, 2011

I would appreciate if you could visit the survey and add your opinions. Look for the subtle humour in the questions.


Are you a supporter of a specific federal party?
Answer	Count	Percentage
Yes (Y)	44	80.00%
No (N)	10	18.18%
No answer	1	1.82%
Not completed or Not displayed	0	0.00%


You said yes to the previous question. Please select the federal party you support.
Answer	Count	Percentage
Liberal Party of Canada (A1)	26	47.27%
Conservative Party of Canada (A2)	7	12.73%
New Democratic Party (A3)	6	10.91%
Green Party (A4)	3	5.45%
Rhino Party (A5)	0	0.00%
Communist Party (A6)	0	0.00%
It's my party and I'll cry if I want to (A7)	1	1.82%
No answer	0	0.00%
Not completed or Not displayed	12	21.82%


You said no to the previous question. Please choose a reason for not supporting a party or enter your own.
Answer	Count	Percentage
I don't know enough to choose (A1)	0	0.00%
I know enough and I don't like any of them (A2)	4	7.27%
I am waiting for them to publish their platforms (A3)	2	3.64%
A pox on all their houses (A4)	1	1.82%
I don't trust them (A5)	0	0.00%
I am busy playing Angry Birds (A6)	1	1.82%
No answer	1	1.82%
Not completed or Not displayed	46	83.64%


When do you think Canada will experience its next federal election?
Answer	Count	Percentage
May 2011 (A1)	30	54.55%
June 2011 (A2)	5	9.09%
July 2011 (A3)	0	0.00%
August 2011 (A4)	0	0.00%
September 2011 (A5)	1	1.82%
October 2011 (A6)	2	3.64%
November 2011 (A7)	1	1.82%
December 2011 (an Xmas present?) (A8)	1	1.82%
2012 (A9)	11	20.00%
No answer	0	0.00%
Not completed or Not displayed	4	7.27%