Premiers’ Performance: As Election Day looms for three, Eby up, Moe down, Higgs remains least approved-of

As Election Day looms for three provincial premiers, new national approval ratings show David Eby has enjoyed a honeymoon period since taking office in British Columbia, while Scott Moe’s approval has waned in Saskatchewan and Blaine Higgs remains the least popular premier in the country. According to the latest poll from the Angus Reid Institute, Eby has a 51 per cent approval rating among British Columbians, up 21 points since he was sworn in as premier in November 2022. Moe’s approval rating has dropped 13 points since May to 42 per cent, while Higgs’s approval rating remains at 32 per cent, the lowest of any premier in Canada. The poll suggests that Eby’s approval rating has been boosted by his handling of the COVID-19 pandemic and his government’s focus on affordability. Moe’s approval rating, on the other hand, has been hurt by his government’s handling of the pandemic and the economy. Higgs’s approval rating has been dragged down by his government’s handling of the pandemic and the province’s health-care system. The poll also found that Eby is the most popular premier among British Columbians aged 18-34, while Moe is the most popular premier among Saskatchewanian’s aged 55 and over. Higgs is the least popular premier among all age groups in New Brunswick. The poll was conducted online from Feb. 17 to 20 among a randomized sample of 5,017 Canadian adults. The margin of error is +/- 2.5 percentage points, 19 times out of 20.

Eby up

Eby’s approval rating has been boosted by his handling of the COVID-19 pandemic and his government’s focus on affordability. In the wake of the pandemic, Eby’s government has implemented a number of measures to help British Columbians, including a one-time payment of $500 to low- and middle-income families, a $1,000 grant for renters, and a freeze on ICBC rates. Eby has also taken a number of steps to address the province’s housing crisis, including increasing the supply of affordable housing and cracking down on speculation.

Moe down

Moe’s approval rating has been hurt by his government’s handling of the pandemic and the economy. Moe’s government has been criticized for its slow response to the pandemic and for its decision to lift public health restrictions too quickly. The province has also been hit hard by the economic downturn caused by the pandemic, and Moe’s government has been criticized for its lack of support for businesses and workers. Moe’s approval rating has also been hurt by his government’s decision to cut taxes for corporations and wealthy individuals while raising taxes for low- and middle-income families.

Higgs remains least approved-of

Higgs’s approval rating has been dragged down by his government’s handling of the pandemic and the province’s health-care system. Higgs’s government has been criticized for its slow response to the pandemic and for its decision to lift public health restrictions too quickly. The province has also been hit hard by the economic downturn caused by the pandemic, and Higgs’s government has been criticized for its lack of support for businesses and workers. Higgs’s approval rating has also been hurt by his government’s decision to cut taxes for corporations and wealthy individuals while raising taxes for low- and middle-income families.