A new Angus Reid Institute survey suggests a shifting political landscape, with Prime Minister Mark Carney earning majority approval while Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre faces the lowest favourability of his leadership.
The poll shows Carney approved of by 52 per cent of Canadians, with 39 per cent disapproving. His strongest backing comes from Liberal supporters, but he also enjoys notable support from recent NDP and Bloc voters. Even among Conservatives, nearly one in five respondents give him positive marks—far higher than Poilievre’s standing among Liberals.
Poilievre enters a mandatory leadership review in January amid falling favourability. Just 34 per cent of Canadians view him positively, while 60 per cent hold an unfavourable opinion. Despite this, Poilievre maintains deep support within his own party, with nearly 80 per cent of Conservative voters backing him—an indicator that he is unlikely to face immediate internal danger.
Regionally, Poilievre leads Carney in Alberta and Saskatchewan, but the prime minister holds an advantage across much of the rest of the country. Older women are the most supportive demographic for Carney, while Poilievre continues to draw much of his strength from older men.
National vote intention remains tight. The Liberals hold a narrow lead at 40 per cent, compared with 38 per cent for the Conservatives. The Bloc sits at 8 per cent support, and the NDP at 9.
Despite political tensions, most Canadians aren’t eager for another election. Nearly 70 per cent say it’s too soon to head back to the polls.
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