Polling firm sends Doug Ford legal letter demanding retraction over ‘fake’ poll comment (opens original article in a new tab)

A Canadian polling firm sent a legal letter to Premier Doug Ford demanding he retract his claim that their poll was 'fake' after he criticized their methodology and results.

• A Canadian polling firm sent a legal letter to Premier Doug Ford demanding a retraction after he called their poll 'fake'
• The Angus Reid Institute stated they stand by their research and methodology, noting Ford didn't question their polling when it showed positive results for him
• Ford's Progressive Conservatives have seen a decline in public support since 2026, with recent polls showing the party at 35% support and the Liberals at 38%