A new Forum Research poll of decided voters in Ontario found the Progressive Conservatives have extended nearly a 20-point lead over their nearest rival.
If the election were held today the PCs would get 44%, NDP 25%, Liberals 24% and Green Party 6%.
The poll found the support for the Progressive Conservatives is across Ontario with clear leads in four of six regions: 905 (47%), Eastern Ontario (49%), Southwestern Ontario (42%), and North Eastern Ontario (46%), and they (37%) are statistically tied with the Liberals (34%) in Toronto.
The Ontario Legislature expands to 122 seats in 2018 and if these results hold up the PCs would win 84, the NDP would secure 27, and the Liberals just 11.
President of Forum Research Dr. Lorne Bozinoff said in a release: “The Progressive Conservatives have a commanding lead over both the NDP and Liberals, but even when facing a governing party with a historically unpopular leader they must remain disciplined and error free in their campaign to ensure they achieve the majority they desire. The Liberals have effectively capitalized on PC mistakes in the past, so to have the best chance of winning the Progressive Conservatives can’t afford to make any.”