Trudeau’s Liberals Face Steep Uphill Battle as Conservative Lead Widens
Recent polls indicate Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and the Liberal Party continue to face a significant decline in public support, with the opposition Conservatives maintaining a substantial lead heading into the next federal election.
According to a Leger poll conducted in late June, only 27% of Canadians approve of Trudeau’s performance as prime minister, while nearly 63% disapprove. These numbers remain virtually unchanged since November 2023, suggesting a prolonged period of dissatisfaction with the current government.
The Liberals’ struggles were recently highlighted by a by-election loss in the traditionally strong Liberal riding of Toronto-St. Paul’s. The Conservative victory there sent shockwaves through Liberal ranks, as it had been held by the party since 1993.
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Polling projections from 338Canada paint an even bleaker picture for the Liberals. Their latest seat projection gives the Conservatives a commanding lead with 218 seats, while the Liberals trail far behind at just 67 seats. The popular vote projections show a similar trend, with the Conservatives at 42% compared to the Liberals’ 24%.
According to the Leger poll, two-thirds of Canadians surveyed believe Trudeau will remain as party leader until the next election, scheduled for fall 2025. However, only 63% of Liberal voters want to see Trudeau stay on, compared to over 80% support for Conservative and NDP leaders from their respective bases.
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