François Legault is the premier with the highest approval regarding the handling of COVID-19

According to a new study by the Angus Reid Institute, Quebec Premier François Legault is the provincial leader in Canada with the highest approval regarding the handling of the COVID-19 pandemic. Legault currently sits at 63%, which is significantly higher than most of his peers in other provinces, however 27% lower than when the question was asked in April 2020.

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François Legault is the premier with the highest approval regarding the handling of the COVID-19 pandemic in Canada

The study, which did not include the Atlantic provinces in a way that they could be individually measured, found that Premier John Horgan of British Columbia came in second, with 55% approval. The premiers with the worst approval ratings regarding COVID-19 were Jason Kenney of Alberta at 23%, and Doug Ford of Ontario at 32%.

For the full list of results and methodology, please visit the Angus Reid Institute website.

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