Two-in-five (38%) of Canadians polled say Poilievre is better suited to deal with a second Donald Trump presidency, while 23% say Trudeau would be, and 25% say neither are up to the job.
Canadians prefer Trudeau to deal with Harris, Poilievre to work with Trump | Angus Reid Institute (news release):
November 4, 2024 – Canadians will join their American neighbours in watching results pour in tomorrow night for the U.S. election.... Regardless of who wins, the result will have a significant impact on Canada, as the United States remains this country’s closest ally and trading partner. Both Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and opposition leader Pierre Poilievre will make the case that they’re better suited to manage this relationship....
"Given the importance, economically, culturally and from a security standpoint, of the Canada-U.S. relationship, the Angus Reid Institute asked Canadians which of the two federal party leaders in Canada most likely to form government they feel is more suited to handle the relationship with each potential president....
"Trump had a rocky relationship with Trudeau during his first term. Though the two started on good terms, relations soured. Trump called the Canadian PM 'two-faced' after video surfaced of Trudeau and other world leaders reportedly joking about Trump. Since leaving office he has called Trudeau 'weak' and a 'far left lunatic'. The Liberal government has also made an effort to tie Poilievre to Trump and his divisive politics. Current polling suggests that correlation hasn’t borne much fruit....
"Canadians prefer Poilievre to have a go at the Trump relationship, rather than have Trudeau take it on a second time. Two-in-five (38%) say Poilievre is better suited, while 23 per cent say Trudeau would be. That said, one-quarter say neither (25%) are up to the job. Notably, Poilievre is the top choice in every province, other than in Quebec, where 'neither' wins:
"Poilievre receives more confidence among Liberal and NDP voters in this scenario but remains relatively uninspiring for these groups. The larger factor at play here is that every group is more likely to say that neither individual is up to the job with the unpredictable Trump at the helm....
"For detailed results by age, gender, region, education, and other demographics, click here. For full release including methodology, click here."
Read more: https://angusreid.org/harris-trump-trudeau-poilievre/
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