In Canada, the high cost of living has emerged as a central theme in the electoral campaign, with Pierre Poilievre seeking to end the liberal government and replace Mark Carney as prime minister. Polls show that the conservatives led by Poilievre are trailing behind the Liberal Party ten days before the elections. Carney took office as prime minister in March after Justin Trudeau’s resignation.
A Nanos Research poll revealed that 39% of Canadians aged 18 to 34 support the conservatives, surpassing the 36% that backs the liberals in that age group. On the other hand, liberals receive more support among voters aged 55 and older. Despite Poilievre's appeal among younger voters, he has not managed to position himself as a winning candidate.
Generation Z and millennials have been affected by the exorbitant rise in housing prices and economic measures that have shown weaknesses since 2015. The cost of living crisis has created a sense of inaccessibility regarding the possibility of acquiring a home or having a decent retirement.
Young voters are seeking alternatives, and many feel frustrated with unfulfilled promises, leading to a shift towards conservative proposals. Despite this, Poilievre fails to surpass the Liberal Party in the polls eleven days before the elections.
Poilievre's commitment to lifting the single-use plastics ban established by the previous government has generated controversy. In Montreal, the conservative leader claimed he would end this restriction, arguing that it is increasing costs for consumers.
