Canadians like what they hear so far on affordability and U.S. trade war, but Carney will have to deliver results soon, say pollsters

The coming six months will be critical for Prime Minister Mark Carney, and for Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre to regain lost political ground, says Nik Nanos, chief data scientist for Nanos Research.

Prime Minister Mark Carney, left, has had a strong start during the post-election honeymoon period, while Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre and his party need to do some soul-searching about how they can take themselves to the next level.The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

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BY ABBAS RANA

June 29, 2025

Prime Minister Mark Carney's Liberals are enjoying a solid double-digit lead in national public opinion polls, boosted by a honeymoon phase as the Conservatives and NDP regroup, but the next six months will be crucial, with Canadians expecting tangible progress on top issues...

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