Overview

• An Angus Reid poll conducted Aug. 29–Sept. 4 finds Prime Minister Mark Carney’s approval down six points from his summer peak, with positive impressions at 51% and negatives up to 41%.
• National vote intention shows the Conservatives at 40% and Liberals at 38%, with the NDP around 10% and Pierre Poilievre’s personal favourability at 36%.
• Regional results show Conservative strength in Saskatchewan (65%) and Alberta (62%), a tie in Ontario (43%–43%), and a Liberal lead only in Atlantic Canada (51%–37%).
• Canadians are split on the decision to drop most counter-tariffs on U.S. imports, with 39% calling it the right move and 35% saying it was wrong, according to the poll’s release.
• Confidence in Carney’s ability to secure a deal with President Donald Trump is nearly even at 46% confident versus 45% not, while 50% say the country is on the wrong track and 28% prefer the current course.