Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s approval ratings have plummeted to an all-time low, according to a recent national survey conducted by Abacus Data. The poll, which surveyed 2,964 Canadian adults from September 5-12, 2024, reveals a stark decline in public support for the Prime Minister.
Only 22% of Canadians now hold a positive view of Trudeau, marking a 2-point drop from the previous survey. Conversely, those with a negative impression of the Prime Minister have risen to 61%, a 2-point increase. This results in a net score of -39, the worst recorded for Trudeau in Abacus Data’s tracking history.
The decline in Trudeau’s popularity is evident across all regions of Canada. His net favorable scores are deeply negative throughout the country, ranging from -22 in Quebec to -54 in Alberta. In other key regions, Trudeau’s net scores stand at -45 in British Columbia, -40 in Saskatchewan and Manitoba, -34 in Ontario, and -32 in Atlantic Canada.
Perhaps most concerning for the Liberal Party is the erosion of support among their base. The survey found that 22% of those who voted Liberal in the 2021 election now have a negative impression of the Prime Minister.
This sharp decline in Trudeau’s approval coincides with broader dissatisfaction with the federal government. Only 24% of Canadians approve of the government’s job performance, a 3-point decrease in just one month. Meanwhile, disapproval has reached a new high of 62%.
The survey also reveals a growing desire for change among Canadians. A staggering 86% of respondents want overall change, with 56% believing there’s a good alternative to the Liberals. Only 14% of Canadians think Justin Trudeau and the Liberals deserve re-election.
The poll also sheds light on the fortunes of other party leaders. NDP leader Jagmeet Singh has seen his own approval ratings decline, reaching a net impression of -9, his lowest ever in the tracking data. Negative impressions of Singh have increased by 3 points, while positive impressions have decreased by 4 points.
In contrast, Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre’s ratings have remained relatively stable. The survey shows 39% of respondents have a positive view of Poilievre (down 3 points since early August), while 35% hold a negative view, resulting in a net score of +4.
Notably, Poilievre enjoys greater popularity among younger voters, with a net score of +11 among those aged 18 to 29, compared to -10 among those 60 and older.
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