The latest Nanos Poll shows the NDP and the Conservatives are tied for first and the Liberals are following behind.
The poll asked respondents to say who their local party preferences were.
Lakehead University political science professor Laure Paquette believes the NDP are the front runners right now.
Paquette adds the results should not be seen as bad news for Liberal leader Justin Trudeau.
She believes starting from behind is an advantage in an election.
