Conservatives edge closer to election win
published: Wednesday | January 11, 2006

OTTAWA (REUTERS):

CANADA'S opposition Conservatives swept into a commanding position in the polls yesterday ahead of the Jan. 23 federal election, increasing the chances of a major shift in the political landscape after 12 years of Liberal rule.

An EKOS Research poll for the Toronto Star and La Presse newspapers showed the Conservatives of Stephen Harper have the support of 39.1 per cent of voters, with the Liberals trailing far behind with 26.8 per cent.