POLL: 72% Support Public Inquiry Into Election Interference, 12% Oppose

InsightSpencerFernando

The federal government continues to face increased pressure to hold an inquiry.

A new public opinion survey shows a clear majority of Canadians calling for a public inquiry into China’s election interference attempts, far outweighing those who are opposed.

According to the Leger poll, 72% of Canadians support calls for a public inquiry. By contrast, just 12% are opposed. 16% say they are unsure.

“Support For Independent Inquiry Into Foreign Election Interference Allegations:

Support: 72%
Oppose: 12%

Unsure: 16%

Leger / March 12, 2023 / n=1544 / Online”

The same survey shows 49% of Canadians saying the impact of China’s possible interference was “somewhat limited/does not really affect overall results of the election,” while 33% say it “greatly compromises the legitimacy of the election results.”

The same Leger poll shows the Liberals with a one point lead in federal voting intentions. It’s a result that is somewhat of an outlier when compared to recent polls by Mainstreet Research, Angus Reid, and Abacus.

“Federal Polling:

LPC: 33% (-)
CPC: 32% (-2)
NDP: 19% (+1)
BQ: 9% (+1)
GPC: 4% (+2)
PPC: 2% (-3)
Others: 1%

Leger / March 13, 2023 / n=1289 / Online

(% Change With 2021 Federal Election)”

Whether the federal vote intention numbers are an outlier or not, the results on the issue of an inquiry match other surveys which continue to show a majority of Canadians want an inquiry into China’s foreign interference. The Liberal government continues to resist those calls.

Spencer Fernando