Economic Anxiety Rises, Carney Government Approval Falls

The latest Abacus Data Canadian politics tracker

Over the Labour Day long weekend (August 28 – September 2), Abacus Data surveyed 1,500 Canadian adults following news that Canada’s economy contracted for the first time in nearly two years. The result? A subtle but meaningful shift in public mood.

Here’s what stands out:

1. The Country’s Headline Mood: Steady, Not Sunny

Just over 1 in 3 Canadians believe …