Most Canadians think the economy, health care and tax regime are worse now than they were before Justin Trudeau became prime minister, a new poll suggests.
A majority of those surveyed also said they think Trudeau has “accomplished little” since he took the reins in 2015.
The Research Co. poll was released this morning, hours before the Liberals unveil their plans for the 2024 budget.
It found that Trudeau’s party is backed by 26 per cent of decided voters, while 38 per cent want Pierre Poilievre’s Conservative Party to take control in Ottawa.
The NDP, meanwhile, came in third, with 20 per cent of the 1,001 adults polled between April 8 and April 10 signalling their support for Jagmeet Singh’s party.
The poll found the Tories ahead in British Columbia, Alberta, Manitoba, Sasaketchewan and Ontario.
Housing – the main focus for the Liberals in the run-up to the budget today – came in as the top priority among those surveyed.
The economy, health care, the environment and immigration were also priorities, according to the poll.
As well as thinking the economy, tax and health care had worsened under Trudeau, large proportions of respondents said they also think national unity, public safety and Canada’s accountability had declined since 2015.
Singh, meanwhile, had the highest approval rating among those polled, at 48 per cent.
Next came Poilievre with 47 per cent, followed by Trudeau with 39 per cent.
“Canadians aged 55 and over are particularly skeptical of the current deal encompassing the Liberals and the New Democrats,” said Mario Canseco, president of Research Co., in a post promoting the poll. “More than half (53 per cent) are dissatisfied with its accomplishments.”
Half of those polled said they think Trudeau has “performed worse than they expected” since he came to power.
A small proportion – 10 per cent – think he’s done better than they originally thought he would.
To see the full dataset, head here.
