The Resilient Appeal of Mark Carney is One of the Biggest Stories of this Election

inFocus with David Coletto

With just two weeks to go before Canadians head to the polls, David Coletto dives into one of the most remarkable trends of the 2025 federal election campaign: Prime Minister Mark Carney’s rising favourability numbers. Drawing on the latest Abacus Data polling, David explores why Carney is not just leading in vote intention—but also winning the hearts of Canadians across regions, age groups, and even partisan lines.

In this episode of inFocus, you’ll hear how Carney’s net favourables compare to past leaders, what makes his appeal so rare, and why it could be the deciding factor in this election. From Atlantic Canada to British Columbia, among young and old, and even among some Conservative voters, Carney’s popularity is proving hard to shake.

As the leaders’ debates loom, David unpacks the strategic implications for the opposition parties and explains why, if nothing changes soon, the Liberals are poised for another win.