Canadians' support for Trudeau at "new low," poll shows #Cdnpoli

Summary

A recent Ipsos poll for Global News reveals that two-thirds of Canadians disapprove of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's performance. Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre is favored as the top pick for PM with 45% support, while Trudeau garners only 26%. A mere 7% strongly approve of Trudeau's leadership, contrasting with 38% who strongly disapprove. Despite efforts to improve popularity over the summer, the government's numbers have worsened. Canadians are now urging politicians to address living costs, inflation, and affordable housing as Parliament reconvenes.

Takeaways

• 📊 Two-thirds of Canadians disapprove of Justin Trudeau's performance as Prime Minister according to an Ipsos poll.
• 🏆 Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre is the top pick for Prime Minister with 45% support.
• 📉 Trudeau's approval rating stands at 26%, with NDP leader Jagmeet Singh at 23%.
• 🚫 Only 7% of Canadians strongly approve of Trudeau's leadership, while 38% strongly disapprove.
• 📈 The government's popularity did not improve over the summer, contrary to their intentions.
• 📉 The government's approval numbers have worsened, not improved, over the summer.
• 💼 There is an incentive for opposition parties to bargain hard with the government, not fearing an election.
• 🏛 Parliament is back in session, and Canadians have certain expectations from their politicians.
• 💰 Canadians want politicians to focus on the cost of living, inflation, and access to affordable housing.

Q & A

What is the main subject of the Ipsos poll mentioned in the transcript?

The main subject of the Ipsos poll is the approval rating of Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's performance.

According to the Ipsos poll, what percentage of Canadians disapprove of Justin Trudeau's performance?

Two-thirds of Canadians disapprove of Justin Trudeau's performance as prime minister.

Who is the top pick for prime minister according to the poll?

Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre is the top pick for prime minister at 45%.

What are the approval ratings for Trudeau and Singh according to the poll?

Trudeau has an approval rating of 26%, and NDP leader Jagmeet Singh has 23%.

How many Canadians strongly approve of Trudeau's leadership?

Only 7% of Canadians strongly approve of Trudeau's leadership.

What is the percentage of Canadians who strongly disapprove of Trudeau's leadership?

38% of Canadians strongly disapprove of Trudeau's leadership.

What was the government's plan to improve their popularity over the summer?

The government planned to improve their popularity and level of approval over the course of the summer.

Did the government's plan to improve their popularity over the summer succeed?

The government's numbers have gotten worse, indicating that their plan to improve over the summer did not succeed.

What does the poll suggest about the incentive for opposition parties?

The poll suggests that there is an incentive for opposition parties to bargain very hard with the government, not fearing an election.

What are Canadians' concerns that they want politicians to focus on?

Canadians want politicians to focus on the cost of living, inflation, and access to affordable housing.

What does the transcript imply about the impact of the government's performance on the upcoming political negotiations?

The transcript implies that the government's poor performance could embolden opposition parties to be more assertive in their negotiations, as they are not afraid of an election.