Mario Canseco

Mario Canseco is the president of Researchco, a public opinion research firm, and the pollster and columnist for Glacier Media.

Recent Work by Mario

Mario Canseco: Halloween costumes, candy prove to be divisive for Canadians

From costume concerns to candy corn, Canadians see Halloween through mixed lenses

Oct 25, 2024 4:30 PM Read more >

Opinion: Legalization hasn’t killed the black market for cannabis in Canada

Six years on, Research Co. polling shows Canada’s legal marijuana regime faces mixed reviews

Oct 22, 2024 7:00 AM Read more >

Rustad loses ground in polls following TV debate

Survey reveals falling support as BC Conservative leader fails to connect with key voters

Oct 16, 2024 4:00 PM Read more >

Mario Canseco: Vaccine skepticism rising in B.C.

British Columbians increasingly questioning flu and childhood vaccines amid misinformation surge, according to Research Co.

Oct 15, 2024 9:30 AM Read more >

B.C. voters want health-care overhaul but are wary of privatization, survey reveals

Housing and poverty still top concerns, but voters remain split on health-care reform and private care expansion

Oct 8, 2024 1:00 PM Read more >

Mario Canseco: Latest polling has BC NDP and BC Conservatives effectively tied

Three in 10 BC United supporters say they will support the New Democrats

Oct 4, 2024 9:30 AM Read more >

Opinion: With Eby and Rustad tied on economic leadership, housing will be key

Housing is top of mind for voters in this election but it is an extremely difficult issue to campaign on

Oct 1, 2024 3:55 PM Read more >

British Columbians unite behind bail reform as safety issues take centre stage: survey

A clear provincewide consensus on specific matters related to addiction and treatment has emerged, weeks ahead of the 2024 B.C. election

Sep 27, 2024 8:48 AM Read more >

Climate concerns fade as survey shows BC NDP voters rethinking carbon tax

Once a rallying point, the carbon tax now faces opposition from nearly half of BC NDP voters as the province grapples with competing priorities

Sep 24, 2024 7:00 AM Read more >

Eby’s gains in polling tested by Rustad’s surge among young B.C. voters

BC NDP still holds edge on key issues, according to Research Co. survey

Sep 19, 2024 7:00 AM Read more >