Ten weeks have passed since Canadians voted in the federal election, and three topics continue to dominate the public’s mind.

For more than one in five of the country’s residents (22 per cent, down four points since our pre-election measurement), the most important issue facing the country is Canada-U.S. Relations. Concerns are also notable for the economy and jobs (21 per cent, up one point); and housing, homelessness and poverty (18 per cent, down three points).

The significant level of support that the Liberal Party received from voters aged 55 and over in April has not dwindled. The Liberals are backed by 47 per cent of decided voters across Canada, but their fortunes climb to 52 per cent among the oldest and most reliable voting demographic.

The Conservatives are still in second place, but now 10 points behind the Liberals (37 per cent). Voters aged 18-34, who looked at the official Opposition as the vehicle for a desired change in housing, are no longer as convinced. Among the country’s youngest adults, the Liberals are now ahead (44 per cent to 35 per cent).

Majorities of Ontarians (53 per cent) and British Columbians (52 per cent) are now solidly........

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