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The poll has a margin of error of +/- 2.13 percentage points, 19 times out of 20.

In addition to questions about which major party they support, respondents were also asked to share their thoughts on ride-hailing services, political donations and cetaceans in captivity:

Ride hailing

The Liberal government recently promised to introduce services like Uber and Lyft to the province if they were re-elected on May 9, while the NDP has vowed that won’t happen. However, the NDP has yet to announce what its plan is for supporting the taxi industry.

It may be a tough pill for the NDP to swallow, as 52 per cent of respondents across B.C. said they support the introduction of Uber and Lyft, while only 15 per cent oppose it. Another 33 per cent were uncertain.

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Political donations

Earlier this week, Clark ordered up an independent review of B.C.’s electoral financing system. The move came only after Clark’s party had faced extensive criticism over their fundraising practices, and after Clark had previously said B.C.’s rules were adequate. The review, however, won’t take place until following the election.

According to the poll, an overwhelming 74 per cent of respondents believe there should be donation limits on contributions, while only 13 per cent said no. A remaining 12 per cent were unsure.

When it comes to donations from outside B.C., 68 per cent said it shouldn’t be allowed, with only 13 per cent supporting out-of-province donations. Just under half (48 per cent) said unions shouldn’t be allowed to donate to political parties and candidates, while only 29 per cent said yes. As well, just over half (54 per cent) said corporations shouldn’t be allowed to make political donations, while only a quarter said they should.