Poll suggests Canadians want Carney government focused on affordability in next year
A new poll from the Angus Reid Institute suggests Canadians want Prime Minister Mark Carney's government to focus on affordability in the next year, with 52% of respondents citing reducing the cost of living as their top priority. The government received mixed reviews on its performance, with 70% saying it has fallen short on addressing the high cost of living.
A poll of 2,013 Canadians by the Angus Reid Institute found that 52% of respondents want the government to prioritize reducing the cost of living in the next year. The government's performance on affordability was criticized, with 70% saying it has fallen short on addressing the high cost of living and 67% feeling it missed the mark on improving housing affordability. In contrast, 59% of respondents felt the government met or exceeded expectations on defence spending and meeting its NATO commitments. Prime Minister Mark Carney's international efforts were viewed more positively, with 56% saying he is meeting or beating expectations in managing the relationship with U.S. President Donald Trump. Carney's overall approval rating remains high at 58%. The poll was conducted between April 15 and 20.
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