On this episode of Trend Line…

CTVNews.ca's Michael Stittle and Nanos Research's Nik Nanos discuss where Canada stands on vaccine passports as travel options start to open up around the world.

Also, with the prospect of an increased number of mail-in ballots being cast in a potential federal election, is there a party that stands to benefit? Nik weighs in.

Plus, the latest on the Green Party and where the Conservatives stand in the West.

CTVNews.ca's Michael Stittle and Nanos Research's Nik Nanos take a look at where each federal opposition leader stands going into a potential election later in the year. It's the challengers episode! (Complete with summer homework assignments.)

Conservative Leader Erin O'Toole will need to perform a balancing act between keeping his party united in the West and gaining some additional seats in Ontario. While NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh will need to take advantage of some of the goodwill he's earned from Canadians. Listen to the show for all the rest.

Finally, in our 'Upshot' segment, Nanos explains why the Liberal numbers might be 'overpriced' and why a win in a snap election might not be a sure thing for the party.

On this week's episode of Trend Line:

Nik shares his insights into how large sporting events can be associated with a positive surge in the polls for incumbent governments.

• Will he or won't he? We're talking about Mark Carney, of course! Nik breaks down the potential political ambitions of the former banker.
• Catherine McKenna has announced she is stepping back from politics. Michael and Nik discuss the legacy she'll leave in the Five Minutes of Politics segment.
• And there's a couple of changes when it comes to national issues of concern for Canadians: the deficit is down and environment and jobs are back up.

All that and more on this week's episode of Trend Line with CTVNews.ca's Michael Stittle and Nanos Research's Nik Nanos.

On this week's episode…

Green Party Leader Annamie Paul faces political infighting – how can she move forward on the national stage? Nik's recommendation: focus on what the party is known for.

And prime ministers often go on international tours, but is there something to read into Justin Trudeau's recent trip to the G7 and NATO summits?

Finally, a recent Nanos survey shows how Canadians feel about sending vaccinated children back to school with unvaccinated children. Is this conversation going to prompt a larger discussion about vaccine passports in the country?

That's all on this episode of Trend Line with CTVNews.ca's Michael Stittle and Nanos Research's Nik Nanos.

CTVNews.ca Rachel Aiello and Nanos Research's Nik Nanos are back with another episode of Trend Line.

On today's episode Rachel and Nik discuss how military misconduct and Canada’s vaccine rollout have intersected, and how it ranks as an issue of concern for Canadians. And, as economies around the world start to reopen, how do Canadians feel about the strength of Canada's economy?

After the break Elizabeth Dubois, a digital media and political communications professor from the University of Ottawa, joins the chat to discuss the Liberal government's Bill C-10 and other online regulation aims. How will these policies affect our lives online and will they achieve what the government intends? It's an enlightening conversation on a topic that we're sure to hear about more in the future.

A note for our listeners: Nik Nanos is an honourary captain in the Royal Canadian Navy.

During the discussion, the video streaming service Crave is mentioned. Crave is owned by Bell Media, which also owns CTV News.

For more from Elizabeth Dubois and her students you can go to www.polcommtech.ca.

CTVNews.ca's Rachel Aiello and Nanos Research's Nik Nanos discuss the latest report cards on how the provinces are faring when it comes to handling COVID-19 spread and getting shots in arms, and how Canadians' mental health is holding up more than a year into the pandemic. Also, Nik weighs in on the potential impact of NACI's confusing vaccine messaging and Prime Minister Trudeau's comments towards anti-lockdown protesters.

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National Crisis Hotlines
Kids Help Phone
1-800-668-6868

Crisis Services Canada
1-833-456-4566 or text 45645

First Nations and Inuit Hope for Wellness Help Line
1‑855‑242-3310

Canada Drug Rehab Addiction Services Directory
1-888-245-6887

National Eating Disorder Information Centre
1-866-633-4220

CTVNews.ca's Rachel Aiello and Nanos Research's Nik Nanos discuss how
flip-flopping pandemic rules from Ont. Premier Doug Ford undermines confidence
in more than just the government of the day. Also, with news that the federal
government will help with the pandemic in Ontario, Nik explains why it might be
a move that the Liberals won't let residents of the province forget.

Also this week: Canada's first federal female finance minister tabled the 2021 budget. Nik weighs in on how some of the policies in the document could potentially affect federal politics for decades to come.

CTVNews.ca's Rachel Aiello and Nanos Research's Nik Nanos discuss the need for new messaging from politicians and health officials as virus variants continue to spread across Canada.

Also, the first federal budget in two years is set to be unveiled on April 19. What do Canadians want to see in terms of spending?

Finally, with an on-the-spot naming decision, this week's Trend Line "Bright Spot" focuses on a scene that resembles normalcy south of the border.

Special report on China with Paul Heinbecker
CTVNews.ca's Rachel Aiello and Nanos Research's Nik Nanos host a discussion with former diplomat Paul Heinbecker on the state of Canada-China relations. What can Canada do moving forward? Is there a way out of the situation with Michael Kovrig and Michael Spavor?

Also, Nik weighs in on the Conservative Party policy convention and explains why he thinks a defeated motion on climate change will become the next Liberal attack ad.

Note: There are some audio pauses in this week's show as we were dealing with some connection issues.

CTVNews.ca's Rachel Aiello and Nanos Research's Nik Nanos discuss a new survey that shows the Liberals on top when it comes to who Canadians trust with federal finances and what exactly that means for the Conservatives and Leader Erin O'Toole. Also, do we need a vaccine PSA? Rachel and Nik reminisce about notable public service announcements of the past and when we might see something similar rolled out for COVID-19. Finally, as vaccines are administered around the world, are "vaccine passports" coming to Canada? Nik and Rachel discuss why the conversation around the controversial idea is only starting now.