Support for federal Liberals slips, Conservatives rise in latest poll
Posted Dec 11, 2016 06:18:39 AM.
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A new public opinion poll finds the gap in popularity between the federal Liberals and the Conservatives has tightened.
A telephone survey of 1,304 Canadians conducted at the beginning of December by Forum Research shows the Liberals have the support of 4 in 10 Canadians. That compares to 51 per-cent support enjoyed by the Liberals in a similar poll conducted last month.
If an election were held today, the Liberals would emerge with a 10 seat minority government.
Support for the Conservatives is up to 34 per-cent, leaving the two parties separated by just eight points.
Those who said they would vote New Democrat remained the same at around 12 per-cent.
Support for the Liberals remains strongest in Atlantic Canada and Quebec while the two parties are in a virtual tie in Ontario, 41 per-cent to 39 per-cent, and in British Columbia.
The Conservatives hold a slim lead in the Prairies and are the overwhelming choice in Alberta.
While Justin Trudeau’s favourability rating has slipped seven points, down to 51 per-cent, he is still seen as the best Prime Minister, garnering 40 per-cent support. The next largest vote was for “none of these” (17 per-cent) while Tom Mulcair (12 per-cent) and Rona Ambrose (14 per-cent) were in a virtual tie.
The poll has a margin of error of + / – 3 per-cent and is accurate 19 times out of 20.