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PM Trudeau's Ratings Climb As Snap Election Speculation Mounts

CANADA

Latest 'preferred prime minister' polling shows increased support for PM Justin Trudeau, placing ever-greater speculation that the Canadian leader could call a snap election in the autumn.

  • Preferred Prime Minister Polling: Trudeau (Liberal): 40% (+3), Singh (NDP): 18% (-), O'Toole (Conservative): 15% (+1), Bernier (People's Party): 3% (-), Blanchet (Bloc Quebecois): 2% (-1), Paul (Greens): 1% (-). Unsure: 21% (-3). Nanos Research / July 16, 2021 / n=1000 / MOE 3.1% / Telephone (% Change With July 9)
  • Strong polling for the incumbent and rising COVID-19 vaccination rates have increased speculation of an autumn poll, although Trudeau has denied this so far.

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