‘I haven’t made up my mind yet’: some Manitoba voters remain undecided in final campaign days

Jeff Keele reports on new data revealing how many Canadians remain undecided on who to vote for in Monday's federal election.

With just days to go until election day, some undecided Manitoba voters have a choice to make.

“I haven’t made up my mind yet,” said Jules Friesen. “I’m not too sure yet, it’s hard to determine who I’m going to vote for.”

He couldn’t say for certain where he’s going to mark his X on his ballot, as he hasn’t read or seen all of the party platforms.

He’s not the only undecided voter out there. Melissa Burridge said she’s been too busy to stay informed.

“Cause I haven’t been able to watch the news very much,” said Burridge. “I’m a student, so I don’t see the news, and I’m also a mom, a single mom.”

Most of the people CTV News approached said they’d already advance voted or knew exactly who they’re voting for on election day.

Some polls have the undecided number at less than ten per cent. Still, with the campaign in the home stretch, party leaders are starting to crisscross the country to shore up votes.

Jagmeet Singh and Mark Carney were in Winnipeg Thursday, and there is still time for Pierre Poilievre to make another stop here.

However, Andrew Enns of Leger said this likely won’t sway many undecided voters, because normally only a fraction of them actually cast a ballot.

“They’re actually not following it much,” said Enns. “They’re busy, they’re just not that kind of person, so they tend not to vote.”

Enns said the leaders are more likely here to get their message out to their faithful and those within reach.

“Realistically, what they’re really here to do is to really get their support out,” said Enns. “Those that are even leaning, whether it’s liberal or conservative, get them motivated.”

Jules Friesen said he is starting to lean one way, but says there’s no guarantee that will be his final choice.

“There is that chance, there is that chance where I will change my mind,” he said.