Poll Shows Slight Increase in Negative Impressions of Poilievre, Despite Steady Tory Lead

October 14, 2024 TruthUSA

Despite maintaining a significant lead over the Liberals, the Conservative Party has seen negative impressions of Pierre Poilievre rise by 5 points in the past month, according to an Abacus Data poll released on Oct. 13.

The survey conducted from Oct. 3 to Oct. 10 revealed that 39 percent of respondents had a positive impression of the Conservative leader, while 40 percent held a negative impression, resulting in a net favorability rating of -1. In September, Abacus found that 39 percent had a positive impression of Poilievre while 35 percent had a negative impression.

David Coletto, the Founder and CEO of Abacus, highlighted that negative perceptions of Poilievre increased by 6 percent among past Liberal voters, 7 percent among past NDP voters, and 16 percent among past Bloc Québécois supporters.

According to Coletto, “What is clear is that his negatives have increased almost entirely among people who didn’t vote Conservative in 2021. Among those who didn’t vote Conservative in 2021 but say they are open to voting Conservative today, Mr. Poilievre’s negatives are up 3.”

While Canadians’ impressions of other major party leaders remained negative—59 percent held a negative view of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau compared to 23 percent positive, and 41 percent held a negative view of NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh compared to 30 percent positive.

The latest survey coincides with Parliament resuming but quickly becoming deadlocked over the Liberal government’s refusal to surrender unredacted documents related to Sustainable Development Technology Canada’s alleged misuse of taxpayer funds. This deadlock has hindered the government from advancing any bills as privilege issues take precedence in parliamentary matters.

The Conservative Party garnered the support of 43 percent of respondents, while the Liberals received 22 percent and the NDP 19 percent. The Conservatives had significant leads in various provinces, with 41 percent in Alberta, 34 percent in Manitoba and Saskatchewan, 18 percent in British Columbia, 22 percent in Ontario, and a 12-point lead in the Atlantic provinces. Meanwhile, the Bloc Québécois led with 12 percent in Quebec, where the Liberals and Conservatives tied at 24 percent.

The survey also revealed that 51 percent of respondents believed there should be a change in government and saw a viable alternative, down by 5 percentage points since September. Those desiring change but lacking confidence in the alternatives increased by 5 points to 34 percent. Additionally, only 15 percent of those polled believed Trudeau and the Liberal Party deserved re-election.

An Oct. 1 Abacus survey examining opinions towards Trudeau and Poilievre found that 22 percent viewed the Prime Minister positively, 16 percent were neutral, and 61 percent held a negative opinion. Similarly, 39 percent had a positive view of Poilievre, 19 percent were neutral, and 37 percent had a negative opinion.

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