The Globe and Mail reports in its Monday edition that the House of Commons gets back to business today and a new survey shows Canadians want MPs to focus on the rising cost of living and trade tensions with U.S. President Donald Trump as their top priorities.
The Globe's Bill Curry writes that the Nanos Research survey conducted for The Globe also shows concerns about jobs and the economy, as well as immigration, are top of mind. Nik Nanos said in a statement: "Interestingly, there is a stark generational divide. Younger Canadians are more likely to want to see a focus on the rising cost of living while those over 55 years of age want trade negotiations with the U.S. to be the top priority." The survey found Mr. Carney gets a passing grade from Canadians when it comes to handling Mr. Trump on trade matters, despite the Prime Minister's lack of success so far in persuading the U.S. President to cut punitive tariffs on goods such as steel, aluminum and autos.
Fifty-six per cent of respondents rated Mr. Carney's performance in dealing with Mr. Trump as very good or good. Nineteen per cent said it has been average and 18 per cent said it has been poor or very poor. Another 3 per cent were unsure.
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