Grits’ honeymoon may be over, but Carney’s personal one continues as pressure mounts to deliver results, say political players

It's too early to judge Mark Carney’s performance as prime minister, but the Liberals are losing support because of cost-of-living concerns, and the heat is on, say pollsters Nik Nanos and Darrell Bricker.

Prime Minister Mark Carney, pictured on Parliament Hill. 'It would be fair to say that the Liberal honeymoon has ended, but Mark Carney's personal honeymoon has not,' says pollster Nik Nanos. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

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BY ABBAS RANA

October 6, 2025

The honeymoon period for the Liberal government appears to be fading, though Prime Minister Mark Carney’s personal favourability remains intact for now. However, pressure is building for him to deliver concrete results, as public impatience grows and the Liberals continue ...

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