Favourability of Pierre Poilievre decreases with education

According to a study by the Angus Reid Institute, there is an inverse relationship between education and favourability of Conservative Party of Canada leader Pierre Poilievre.

The study found that Pierre Poilievre’s favourability decreases the more educated one is. Positive impressions of Poilievre sit at 49% among Canadians with a high school diploma, and 40% among college and trade school graduates. Just 23% of Canadians with university degrees have a positive opinion of Poilievre.

Conversely, favourability of Liberal leader Mark Carney increases the more educated one is (48% among high school graduates, 74% among university graduates).

Favourable opinions of Mark Carney are higher than those of Poilievre for both men (+12) and women (+31), as well as across all age groups and income brackets. For the complete table of results, please see page 1 in the report here.

The Angus Reid Institute conducted an online survey from April 23 to 26, 2025, among a randomized sample of 2,820 Canadian adults who are members of Angus Reid Forum.

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