A new poll reveals that over 60% of Ontarians disagree with Premier Doug Ford's decision to call a snap provincial election, citing concerns about the timing and lack of necessity.
Over 60% of Ontarians disapprove of Premier Doug Ford 's decision to call a snap election , according to a new survey conducted by Nanos Research for CTV News. The survey, which polled 904 Ontario adults from February 4 to 6, revealed that 52% strongly or somewhat disagree with the election call, while only 17% agree or somewhat agree. The remaining 4% were unsure.
Ford announced the election, scheduled for February 27, citing the need for a strong mandate to navigate looming trade threats from the United States. This move, however, has drawn criticism, with the majority of Ontarians, especially in Toronto and the Greater Toronto Area, expressing disapproval. The survey also highlighted demographic differences in opinion. Men were more likely to support the snap election (37%) compared to women (28.5%). Conversely, individuals aged 55 and older were the least supportive (67.8%), while those aged 18-34 showed the highest level of support (37.3%). The survey results also indicate that the Progressive Conservative Party's (PC) support in the province (46%) exceeds the proportion of Ontarians who favor the early election (34%), suggesting that a significant number of PC voters oppose the move. Currently, the PC Party holds a lead in all regions except Toronto, where the race between the PCs and the Liberals is neck and neck at approximately 36% each. The survey, considered accurate within 3.3 percentage points, 19 times out of 20, provides valuable insights into public sentiment regarding the snap election in Ontario
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