Poll shows majority of Canadians expect Carney to be next prime minister

April 22, 2025, 12:21 pm

A recent poll has revealed that most Canadians believe Mark Carney is the likely candidate to emerge as the next prime minister. As the federal election nears its climax, this unexpected political twist adds a dash of irony to an already unpredictable campaign season.


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winnipegfreepress.com / Most Canadians believe Carney will be next prime minister: poll

thestar.com / Most Canadians believe Carney will be next prime minister: poll

OTTAWA - With the debates done and the federal election campaign in the final stretch, a new poll suggests most Canadians think the Liberals under Mark Carney are poised to win.


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