Overview
- An Angus Reid online survey conducted April 15–17 found 57% of 2025 Conservative voters want Pierre Poilievre to lead into the next election, while 30% prefer he be replaced.
- The share seeking his exit nearly doubled from 18% in August in polling that cannot carry a traditional margin of error because it was not a random sample.
- The report shows his overall favourability has fallen by about 13 points since June 2025, with stronger views among men aged 35 to 54 and far lower support among women.
- Four MPs elected as Conservatives have crossed the floor to the Liberals over recent months, helping Prime Minister Mark Carney secure a majority and increasing pressure on Poilievre.
- In response to the pressure, his team cites 87.4% backing in a Calgary leadership affirmation three months ago and former leader Erin O’Toole urges him to focus on policy over floor-crossing drama.