iN NUMBERS: Nearly 80% of British Columbians support Carney in Trump trade war

British Columbians are among Ottawa’s strongest supporters after Canada walked away from a trade deal with the U.S.

Prime Minister Mark Carney pulled Canadian negotiators back to the Great White North after the deal came to a screeching halt, later describing the Trump administration as seeing Canada as a “subsidiary” to the U.S.

With impending U.S. tariffs again on the way, the lack of a deal is soon to hit Canada’s economy. An Angus Reid Institute poll suggests Canadians, especially British Columbians, are backing Carney’s decision despite an expectation it’ll hurt them fianancially.

Here are the numbers:

  • 77: Per cent of British Columbians surveyed believe Canada did the right thing by refusing a “bad deal” with the US.
  • 3: That’s where BC ranks among provinces in supporting the decision.
  • 85: Per cent of Quebecers surveyed support the move to walk away from negotiations, taking the top spot ahead of the Atlantic provinces.
  • 40: Per cent of British Columbians polled thought Canada could reach an “acceptable” agreement.
  • 192: Is the number of British Columbians who were surveyed.
  • 37: Per cent of British Columbians surveyed believe the trade conflict could cause lasting damage to Canada.
  • 88: Per cent of British Columbians polled were concerned the trade dispute will raise the cost of living, a sentiment shared across 89% of Canadians.
  • 44: Per cent of British Columbians who took part in the survey are concerned the dispute will hurt their savings and investments.
  • 65: Per cent of British Columbians asked support Carney’s decision to walk away from the deal, the second lowest level of support followed by Alberta at 67%.
  • 70: Per cent of British Columbians who were asked see the trade crisis as making Canada stronger and less dependent on the U.S.
  • 66: Per cent of British Columbians surveyed are closely following the trade war.

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