According to a recent poll, nearly half of Canadians are in favor of a federal election following the end of the NDP-Liberal agreement. The poll, conducted by Nanos Research for CTV News, suggests that 47% of Canadians believe a federal election should be called now that the NDP has withdrawn its support for the Liberal government.
The agreement between the NDP and Liberals, which was formed in 2019, allowed the minority Liberal government to remain in power with the support of the NDP. However, on August 17th, NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh announced that his party would no longer support the Liberals, citing a lack of action on key issues such as affordable housing and pharmacare.
The poll, which surveyed 1,000 Canadians between August 14th and 16th, also found that 37% of respondents believe the current government should continue with the support of other parties, while 16% were unsure.
When asked about their preferred outcome, 38% of Canadians said they would like to see a Liberal majority government, while 25% would prefer a Conservative government. 18% of respondents said they would like to see a minority government with the support of the NDP, and 10% said they would like to see a minority government with the support of the Bloc Québécois.
The poll also asked Canadians about their thoughts on the current state of the country. 44% of respondents said they believe Canada is headed in the right direction, while 38% said it is on the wrong track. 18% were unsure.
The margin of error for the poll is plus or minus 3.1 percentage points, 19 times out of 20.
The results of this poll come as speculation grows about a potential federal election being called in the near future. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has not ruled out the possibility of an election, stating that he is focused on governing during the pandemic but is also prepared for an election if necessary.
As the situation continues to unfold, Canadians will be closely watching to see what the future holds for their government and the country as a whole.
