Canseco: Carney holds commanding lead over Poilievre for prime minister, poll saysTory fortunes tumblePhoto: The Canadian Press/Sean Kilpatrick (From right) Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, former New Democratic Party leader Jagmeet Singh and Bloc Quebecois Leader Yves-Francois Blanchet listen as Liberal Leader Mark Carney speaks during the federal leaders’ debate April 2025 in Montreal. In July 2025, Conservative Party Leader Pierre Poilievre sought to return to the House of Commons after losing his Ottawa seat in federal election three months earlier. On the “best prime minister” question, Carney holds a 23-point advantage over Poilievre (45 per cent to 22 per cent). In Alberta, Carney is five points ahead of Poilievre (35 per cent to 30 per cent). Even on crime and public safety, the Conservative leader trails the prime minister (30 per cent to 37 per cent).