Trust Gap in Canadian Leadership | Calgary News

Canadians are quietly favoring Prime Minister Mark Carney over Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre — not because of policy differences, but because they trust Carney more. Even on identical policy proposals like boosting energy or military spending, Carney leads by a wide margin, especially on defense where he outpaces Poilievre by 14 points. The gap isn’t about ideology — it’s about perception: Carney’s fresh, professional image resonates, while Poilievre’s political baggage holds him back. Liberals have held the lead since Carney took office, and this trust gap suggests Conservatives need to rethink how they present their leader — not their platform. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/0313f0d28a30b3c4