Public Opinion


Trudeau Liberals (38%, +2) Maintain Lead Over Conservatives (32%, +1) Amid Second Wave of Pandemic

While Strong, PM’s COVID Approval Rating (59%, -15 since April) Still Trails Provincial Premiers (65%, -19 since April), Municipal Mayors (71%)

Half of Canadians (48%) Getting Tired of Following Public Health Rules About COVID-19

Despite this, majority continue to follow facemask rules and nine in ten support continued closure of land border with the United States
Election Survey

Outside the U.S., Biden is the clear favorite

In most of 24 countries surveyed, more would vote for Biden than for Trump in the U.S. presidential election and expect Biden to win it; but many are concerned about the impact of fake news.

NDP Headed to Majority Government

NDP (51%, down 1) lead BC Liberals (34%, unchanged) and Greens (13%, up 2)

Canadian Sentiment Continues to Deteriorate (-6 points in October) as Ipsos Disruption Barometer now at Lowest Level since Start of Pandemic

Brief Respite During Summer Months Gives Way to Worsening Mood as Canadians Doubt Fundamentals of Recovery

Nothing Changes in a No Change Election

NDP (52%, up 1) maintain 18-point lead over BC Liberals (34%, up 1)

Uneven Recovery Means Many Canadians Facing a Cold Winter; Young Canadians, Women, Renters at Higher Risk of Insolvency

As Debt Support Ends, MNP Debt Index Sinks to Second-Lowest Reading Since Inception (94%)

Working Canadians Are Struggling With Their Mental Health In 2020, But More Are Willing To Reach Out For Help

Insurance coverage bolsters positive attitudes – those with coverage feel more positive about their mental health (65% vs. 55% no insurance) and financial health (48% vs. 36% no insurance)