New York: Liberals have expanded their lead over the Conservatives to nine points, according to the latest Nanos Research tracking poll. With just 12 days into the federal election campaign, Mark Carney's Liberals are now at 46 per cent, ahead of Pierre Poilievre’s Conservatives at 37 per cent, according to reports.
Meanwhile, the New Democratic Party (NDP) has slipped into single digits at 9 per cent, marking a significant challenge for the party. The latest three-day rolling poll, conducted by Nanos Research from March 31 to April 2, shows the Liberals making steady gains. Over the last five days, their support has increased from 42 percent to 46 percent, reports The Feed.
Meanwhile, the Conservatives have remained relatively stable at 37 per cent, but the NDP’s decline to 9 per cent signals potential struggles for the party in maintaining its voter base. Nik Nanos, chief data scientist at Nanos Research, said “The Liberals have experienced a notable rise, while the NDP’s descent into single digits marks a significant setback for a party that has previously served as Canada’s Official Opposition.”
When asked who they prefer as prime minister, 50 per cent of respondents chose Mark Carney, giving him a 17-point advantage over Pierre Poilievre, who sits at 33 per cent. According to Nanos, “Carney appears to be benefiting from a similar dynamic seen in the Ontario election, where Doug Ford was seen as a counter to Donald Trump. Right now, Carney is securing an electoral boost from this perception.”
Late last month, Carney called a snap election. Set for April 28, the election could reset Ottawa's policies, both domestically and internationally, not only with the US but also with India whose ties were severed during former Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's tenure.
