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The Liberals & Conservatives are tied for the first time this election: LEGER

Justin Trudeau and the Liberal Party of Canada increased by 3 points this week.

In a new Leger poll released today, the Liberals and Conservatives are tied in popular vote intention for the first time since the election was called, both receiving 33% of the vote. The Liberals have increased by 3 points overall since last week (from 30%), while the Conservatives decreased by 1 point (from 34%).

When the election was first called, the Liberals were projected to win 36% of the popular vote, putting them in a majority position.

The Liberals are leading by a wide margin in Quebec and the Atlantic provinces, while in a near tie with the Conservatives in Ontario and B.C. The Conservatives are substantially ahead in the Prairies.

The Liberals & Conservatives are tied for the first time this election: LEGER

When Justin Trudeau won the federal election in 2015, he secured a majority with 39.47% of the popular vote. In the last federal election in 2019, Trudeau won a minority with 33.12% of the popular vote, below the Conservatives who achieved 34.34%.

For the complete poll results and methodology from Leger, please visit their website.

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