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Sept. 10: CTVNews.ca's Michael Stittle and Nanos Research's Nik Nanos discuss the English-language leaders' debate and how each candidate performed.

Also, should the Conservatives and Liberals be concerned about vote splits? Nik looks at how support for the NDP and PPC could determine which party forms the next government.

Sept. 8: CTVNews.ca's Michael Stittle and Nanos Research's Nik Nanos discuss the nightly tracking numbers and if the protests at some Liberal campaign events have had an impact.

Also, Nik looks ahead to the two official debates and what each candidate needs to do to shift momentum in their favour.

CTVNews.ca's Michael Stittle and Nanos Research's Nik Nanos discuss the nightly tracking numbers and how they now show a definite advantage for Conservative Leader Erin O'Toole. Is it too late for the Liberals to turn things around?

Also, Nik discusses a new survey that asked Canadians whether they felt this election was necessary.

Sept. 1: CTVNews.ca's Michael Stittle and Nanos Research's Nik Nanos discuss how the recent economic numbers could affect the campaign.

Also, Nik shares his most surprising takeaway from a survey of residents in the Greater Toronto Area.

Aug. 30: CTVNews.ca's Michael Stittle and Nanos Research's Nik Nanos discuss the daily numbers and dive into the current seat count projection ("It's basically a rocket for the Conservatives").

Also, will the NDP have a breakout moment during the debates? Nik discusses in his breakdown of the NDP trend line so far.

Aug. 27: CTVNews.ca's Michael Stittle and Nanos Research's Nik Nanos discuss the latest poll numbers ("an absolute dead heat") and whether there has been a change in the preferred prime minister numbers.

Then, Nik breaks down party ballot support along gender lines. What he sees from the numbers is a "striking" difference between female and male support for the progressive parties and the Conservatives.

Aug. 25: CTVNews.ca's Michael Stittle and Nanos Research's Nik Nanos discuss the latest tracking numbers: are the results from today a one-off or is there a trend emerging?

Also, with the NDP numbers dipping slightly, is there something the party can do to stop its support from shifting to the Liberals?

Finally, Nik looks ahead to the coming school year and whether that will have an impact on the campaign.

Aug. 23: CTVNews.ca's Michael Stittle and Nanos Research's Nik Nanos discuss the Nanos Daily Tracking Numbers that show the federal election race is in a dead heat between the Liberals and Conservatives.

Nik also dives into a big takeaway from the preferred PM numbers: Conservative Leader Erin O'Toole has had a big jump from just a couple of weeks ago.

CTVNews.ca's Michael Stittle and Nanos Research's Nik Nanos dive into why housing is here to stay as a key issue on the campaign trail.

Also, what's in an image? In politics, a lot. See Nik break down each party leader and the image they're trying to portray in the early days of the election.

On this episode of Trend Line…

CTVNews.ca's Michael Stittle and Nanos Research's Nik Nanos discuss the implications of the Nova Scotia election results on the federal campaign before diving into some of the issues (vaccines, the economy, Afghanistan) that could define the national political race.