Across the World: Canada

Conservatives gain in poll

Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper's Conservatives, who have been hammered over the financial crisis, have regained a sizable lead in support before next Tuesday's election, a new opinion poll showed.

The Ekos survey, which included three days of polling through Wednesday, showed the Conservatives taking an 11-point lead over the Liberals, up from 9 points on Tuesday and 7 on Monday.