Singh and Blanchet most favoured leaders after first week of election

According to a new study by the Angus Reid Institute, NDP leader Jagmeet Singh and Bloc Québécois leader Yves-François Blanchet are currently the most favoured leaders in Canada, with 54% and 47% favourability, respectively.

Singh’s favourability increased seven points since last measured in July, while Blanchet’s increased one point. Trudeau’s favourability decreased two points to 38%, while Erin O’Toole’s increased four points to 32%. Annamie Paul’s favourability saw an increase of one point to 20%.

Justin Trudeau started off the year with the highest favourability of any party leader, at 50%. According to the latest Leger election poll, Justin Trudeau is currently leading with 33% support.

Favourability after first week of campaign:

Singh 54%
Blanchet 47%
Trudeau 38%
O'Toole 32%
Paul 20%https://t.co/Uig1sYdxiO pic.twitter.com/U6DK6ao1CS

— Angus Reid Institute (@angusreidorg) August 24, 2021

For the complete results and methodology, please visit the Angus Reid Institute website.

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