UCP Approval Ratings: Strong in Alberta, Weak Nationally

0:00A fresh, angus-read poll drops some numbers on how Albertans feel about premier Danielle Smith's United Conservative Party. Turns out, the UCP is tracking stronger with folks here than most provincial parties are with their own people across Canada. It's sitting pretty at second place nationally for approval, right behind Saskatchewan's Gamel, while Ontario's Doug Ford lands dead last. Behold up, this ain't a love letter. Canadians everywhere are sour on their premieres and parties, so the UCP just looks a bit less hated by comparison. Albertans rank healthcare as top worry, giving the government only 29% passing marks better than the 20% national average, but still rough. Dig into the issues and cost of living come second, with 28% approval versus 16% country-wide. Education scores 37% here against 28% elsewhere. They shine brighter on highways and transport at 48%, economy at 40%, but

1:00public safety in the opioid crisis hover around. 34% and 30%, the opposition NDP? They're polling even weaker. Smith polls 46% approval as leader, while in the heat nenshy sits at 33%. Polsters warn the new federal NDP boss, Abby Lewis, could hurt them more, especially clashing on oil and gas expansion, which Alberta folks still back. Nationally, just 17% say they're better off than last year, and Alberta edges that slightly. So, yeah, dissatisfaction rules, but the UCP holds a fragile lead heading into whatever comes next. I'm Cory with the story, and you've been listening to Canada News today, AI-powered local news.