AHN Staff
Ottawa, Ontario (AHN) - Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper's five-day visit to the north and official statistics showing the country is slowing moving out of recession are working in the prime minister's favor. Evidence is the 11 percent hike in the Tories' approval rating in a survey made by Ipsos Reid.
The results of the study made by Ipsos Reid for Canwest News Service and released Monday, said the Conservatives led by Harper got a 39 percent support among decided voters. The party's rating went up by 5 percent compared to two months ago.
In contrast, the Liberals led by Michael Ignatieff, secured only 28 percent, which dipped by 7 percent from two months ago.
The same poll said 45 percent of Canadians think Harper did a good job and deserves to be reelected, although a higher 50 percent had an opposite view. Nevertheless, Harper is seen by 48 percent as better in improving Canada's economy and representing Ottawa's interest in global affairs, while 49 percent view the prime minister as doing a good job in managing Canada's finances. Ignatieff is perceived as the better leader by 45 percent in protecting the environment,
The survey said the New Democratic Party of Jack Layton would garner 14 percent votes if the elections were held immediately, while Elizabeth May's Green Party would get 10 percent and Bloc Quebecois would secure 8 percent of the votes.
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