Ford's Approval Ratings Dip on Key Issues

0:00It's March 23, I'm Cory with the story, and this is Canada News Today, local news powered by AI. A new poll from IFSOS for Global News shows most Ontarians think Premier Doug Ford's government is falling short on key issues as lawmakers returned, from a 14-week break. Majority's rate efforts poorly on housing, health care, education, affordability, debt, and corruption with just a few bright spots elsewhere. The survey highlights weak spots like housing, where only 26% approve, and affordability at 27%. Health care and education hover around 36 to 37% approval, while debt and corruption score 32 and 34%. On the brighter side, 53% give good marks for boosting inter-provincial trade, and 49% approve of handling tariffs from. President Trump. Mr. Darryl Bricker notes, Ford fares well on external matters, but struggles with daily life concerns. Even so, while many feel the province is off-track, Ford's progressive conservatives

1:04hold a strong lead. 42% would vote for them in a snap election, versus 35% for liberals, and 18% for NDP numbers close to last. Years 2025 results. Most people, 69%, expect Ford to lead until the next election by 2029. These findings come as the legislature ramps up, likely fueling heated debates on the priorities ahead.