Canseco: Carney Holds Commanding Lead over Poilievre for Prime Minister, Poll Says
The Liberals hold a 20-point edge among decided voters, while Carney leads Poilievre 45% to 22% as approval for the opposition leader stagnates.
- On Wednesday, Prime Minister Mark Carney holds a 23-point lead over Conservative Party Leader Pierre Poilievre as best prime minister, with 45% of Canadians backing Carney compared to 22% for Poilievre, according to a Research Co. poll.
- Carney's national approval rating stands at 59%, up three points since May, while Poilievre's approval remains stagnant at 38% across Canada, reflecting diverging public confidence in the two leaders.
- The Liberal Party leads across Atlantic Canada , Quebec , Ontario , and British Columbia , while among Baby Boomers, Carney's preference exceeds Poilievre's by greater than four to one .
- In Alberta, cooperation with the provincial government has narrowed the gap between the Liberals and Conservatives to six points , as the Official Opposition's standing has worsened throughout 2026.
- Younger voters remain divided between the Conservatives, New Democratic Party , and Green Party, while analysts suggest Carney strengthens his position by managing relations with U.S. President Donald Trump.
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Canseco: Carney holds commanding lead over Poilievre for prime minister, poll says
In July 2025, Conservative Party Leader Pierre Poilievre sought to return to the House of Commons after losing his Ottawa seat in federal election three months earlier. As the public awaited a byelection, the Liberal party held a 10-point lead over the Conservatives in voting intention (47 per cent ...
The economy tops minds, Liberals top polls: Liberals 45.6; Conservatives 29.1; NDP 12.9 (Nanos) – Nanos Research
Economic concerns remain Canadians’ top issue, while Canada-U.S. relations continue to be a notable concern. The Liberals lead federal ballot tracking at 45.6%, followed by the Conservatives at 29.1%, up 1.2 points, and the NDP at 12.9%. Mark Carney remains the preferred choice for prime minister at 53.6%, with Pierre Poilievre trailing at 18.0%. -Nik Nanos, Chief Data Scientist The Weekly Nanos Tracking is produced by the Nanos Research Corpora…
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