New poll shows Carney leading national approval as Poilievre faces growing scrutiny

November 18, 2025

RED FM News Desk

Despite Prime Minister Justin Trudeau facing boos at the Grey Cup on Sunday, a new poll from the non-profit Angus Reid Institute shows Mark Carney maintaining strong national support. According to the data, 52 per cent of Canadians approve of Carney, while 39 per cent disapprove, giving him a net approval rating of +13.

Meanwhile, Conservative Party leader Pierre Poilievre is entering a challenging period as attention around his leadership intensifies. After losing one MP to a floor-crossing and another to resignation, Poilievre heads toward a January leadership review with weakening public favourability.

Only one-third of Canadians (34 per cent) view him favourably, while 60 per cent hold an unfavourable opinion — putting his net rating at -26, the lowest recorded since he became leader.