New poll shows 52% of Canadians trust Prime Minister Mark Carney, surpassing former PM Justin Trudeau’s trust levels after his election and tenure.
Canadians Show Increased Trust in Prime Minister Mark Carney
A recent poll indicates that Canadians currently place more trust in Prime Minister Mark Carney than they did in former Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, both at the start and end of his time in office. The survey reflects a significant shift in public confidence.
Insight from the Proof Strategies CanTrust Index
The findings come from the annual Proof Strategies CanTrust Index, conducted by The Logit Group. Surveying 1,250 Canadians from May 5 to 14, 2025, the poll reveals that 52% of respondents expressed trust in Carney. This contrasts sharply with only 26% who trusted Trudeau as of January 2025.
Historical Context of Trust in Trudeau
For comparison, a 2016 Proof Strategies poll showed that 46% of Canadians trusted Trudeau shortly after his election, highlighting a notable decline in trust over time.
Trust in Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre Remains Steady
Meanwhile, trust levels in Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre have remained relatively stable, with 38% of Canadians trusting him in May 2025, a slight decrease from 40% in January.
Limitations of Online Polling Explained
It is important to note that the Canadian Research Insights Council, the professional body for polling, states that online surveys do not provide a margin of error due to their non-random sampling methods.
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