September 9, 2025
RED FM News Desk
According to a new poll from the Angus Reid Institute, Premier David Eby’s approval rating has fallen to its lowest point since he took office. The survey, released on Tuesday, shows that just 41% of British Columbians approve of his performance—a five-point drop since June and a 12-point decline since March, marking his second consecutive quarterly decrease.
Eby’s government is currently facing several high-profile challenges, including an ongoing strike by the B.C. General Employees’ Union (BCGEU), a growing provincial deficit, and controversy over recent decisions regarding Indigenous land rights.
The province recently announced it is dealing with “big fiscal headwinds,” with a potential $10 billion deficit on the horizon. Provincial spending under Eby has increased significantly compared to his predecessor, John Horgan, and B.C.’s debt is projected to nearly double over the next three years.
The Angus Reid report also suggests that public backlash may have been fueled by a recent dispute over access to an expensive drug for Charleigh Pollock, a terminally ill 10-year-old girl. Initially, Eby and Health Minister Josie Osborne refused to overturn a committee ruling that denied funding for the treatment. They later reversed their decision after receiving a letter from medical experts who study the rare disease.
While Eby’s numbers have slid, he remains more popular than Quebec Premier François Legault, who is now the country’s least popular premier with just 22% approval. Ontario Premier Doug Ford’s approval rating sits at 41%, similar to Eby’s, while Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew remains Canada’s most popular premier with 61% approval.
The poll also dubbed Alberta Premier Danielle Smith the most polarizing premier in the country. While she had the highest “strongly approve” rating at 24%, a significant 40% of respondents indicated they “strongly disapprove” of her performance.
The Angus Reid survey was conducted online between August 28 and September 5 among 4,045 Canadian adults. In B.C., 528 residents were polled.
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