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Three-quarter of Canadians want Carney to press ahead with his economic changes: poll

A Canada Pulse Insights poll found 73% back Carney’s plan, while just over a quarter say the changes are large enough to require an election.

  • A new Canada Pulse Insights poll of over 1,500 Canadians found 73 per cent want Prime Minister Mark Carney to press ahead with economic reforms without calling a new election.
  • Carney's proposed agenda includes fast-tracking infrastructure, relaxing environmental reviews, altering labour strike rules, and pursuing closer economic ties with Europe, per the survey conducted October 1-8.
  • Support for the proposed changes remains consistent nationwide, ranging from 83 per cent in British Columbia to 65 per cent in Alberta, reflecting broad consensus across regions.
  • The Liberals lead nationally with 46 per cent support compared to 34 per cent for the Conservatives, while 15 per cent of Conservative voters now indicate support for the Liberals.
  • Despite broader national support, 53 per cent of Conservative voters favor calling a federal election, while 47 per cent support continuing Carney's legislative agenda, underscoring division within the opposition.
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City News broke the news in Toronto, Canada on Saturday, October 17, 2026.
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