Budget Week Opens with Rising Public Skepticism
Canadians remain split on Carney's ability to deliver results, while dissatisfaction with Ottawa ticks upward
New polling from a trio of pollsters suggests the priorities of Canadians continue to shift as the year drags on, although most still look toward economic stability and lower costs as their guiding star.
Abacus Data asked Canadians whether they would be willing to accept slower economic growth in the nation if that meant greater economic independence from the United States. Overall, 70 percent of Canadians say they agree with the idea, with support highest among those over 60 years of age and 2025 Liberal voters.
On the other hand, 19 percent of Canadians say they are not willing to endure near term stagnation to move away from the United States economically, with 32 percent of Conservatives sharing this view.
Part of the challenge in breaking away from the United States economically will have to include new nation-building projects, something Carney has said he plans to pursue during his time in office. However, Canadians are split on whether the Prime Minister will be able to succeed in getting those major projects built.
Abacus found 49 percent of Canadians saying they believe it is likely Carney’s government will get major projects built, while another 39 percent say they do not think it is likely. Liberal voters were the most optimistic at 70 percent, while 45 percent of New Democrats and 31 percent of Conservatives felt the same way.
Let’s dive deeper into other polling from Innovative and Ipsos.
