Public sentiment in Canada toward the prime minister and the ruling Liberal Party shows signs of softening, while the opposition continues to gain traction. A recent sociological survey conducted by Abacus Data highlights a rising favorability for Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre as Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s standing drifts downward. The assessment was reported with reference to the polling results gathered from a cross-section of Canadians.
According to the poll, Poilievre holds a 40% approval rating, up four points from October. Trudeau sits at 29%, marking a modest increase from 27% in October. Yet the overall trend points to a lingering dissatisfaction that averages above early gains, suggesting that any uptick for the Liberal leadership has yet to offset a broader negative trajectory observed in recent months. The study notes that Trudeau’s approval last exceeded 30% in July, before dipping by two points in August.
When voters are asked which party they would support in an election, 39% indicate support for the Conservatives, while 26% back the Liberals.
Abacus Data attributes the lower scores for Trudeau and the Liberal Party to what voters perceive as fatigue with Liberal governance after eight years in power. The data imply that frustration with policy direction and pace may be influencing comfort levels with the governing party across key demographic groups.
Earlier coverage touched on comments from U.S. officials perceived as misrepresenting Trudeau’s name during a major economic forum, an episode some observers described as a mischaracterization rather than a formal critique. In another related development, there were mentions of a prior assertion regarding fraud, reflecting the contentious nature of political discourse surrounding the leadership and its public reception.