A new Janet Brown Opinion Research poll reveals that Albertans are as impressed with the new Liberal Prime Minister, Mark Carney, as they are with Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre, despite the province overwhelmingly voting Conservative in the recent federal election. This surprising finding suggests a reservoir of goodwill for Carney, particularly among seniors and some Conservative voters, due to his background in finance and perceived technocratic approach. The poll also highlights Premier Danielle Smith's positive shift in tone towards Carney, though concerns about pipeline development and potential "national unity crisis" remain.
Albertans for Carney? They're as impressed with new PM as they are with Poilievre: poll
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A new Janet Brown Opinion Research poll reveals that Albertans are as impressed with the new Liberal Prime Minister, Mark Carney, as they are with Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre, despite the province overwhelmingly voting Conservative in the recent federal election. This surprising finding suggests a reservoir of goodwill for Carney, particularly among seniors and some Conservative voters, due to his background in finance and perceived technocratic approach. The poll also highlights Premier Danielle Smith's positive shift in tone towards Carney, though concerns about pipeline development and potential "national unity crisis" remain.
Trending- 1 May 2023: Second anniversary of the United Conservative Party's provincial election win.
- 2 May 7 to 21, 2025: Poll conducted by Janet Brown Opinion Research.
- 3 Immediately following the federal election (recent): Poll commissioned.
- 4 Monday (recent): Alberta Premier Danielle Smith spoke on Power & Politics.
- Potential shift in political dynamics in Alberta
- "Honeymoon period" for Carney
- Continued debate over pipeline development and oil/gas regulations
- Renewed interest in Alberta separatism (though poll shows lower support)
What: A poll indicates that Albertans hold surprisingly similar positive impressions of the new Liberal Prime Minister Mark Carney and Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre, despite the province's strong Conservative voting record.
When: Immediately following the federal election (recent); leading into the second anniversary of the United Conservative Party's provincial election win in May 2023; May 7 to 21, 2025 (poll conducted); Monday (Premier Smith spoke on Power & Politics); since 1997 (Bryndis Whitson campaigning).
Where: Alberta (Calgary, Edmonton, Edmonton Southeast, Calgary Signal Hill), England, Canada.
Why: Carney's background in finance and as a central bank governor appeals to some, including older voters and those seeking a technocratic leader; some Conservative voters are unsure about Poilievre; Carney's signaling of willingness to address Alberta's concerns about natural resources.
How: Janet Brown Opinion Research conducted a poll of 1,200 Albertans using a hybrid method (telephone and online) to gauge impressions of federal leaders on a 10-point scale.