Satisfaction with the performance of the New Brunswick government has hit a record low, according to a new poll.
Narrative Research found that 26 per cent are satisfied with the government’s performance under Progressive Conservative Premier Blaine Higgs, down from 29 per cent three months ago.
The number of people who said they were dissatisfied increased to 67 per cent from 63 per cent during the same period.
“A majority are dissatisfied across regions and demographics,” said the results, released on Friday.
Meanwhile, the Opposition Liberals are leading in terms of voting intentions, with their leader remaining most preferred for premier.
Forty-four per cent said they would vote for the Liberals if an election were held today, up from 37 per cent. Thirty-three per cent would vote for the Progressive Conservatives, compared with 34 per cent.
Support for the Green Party stands at 17 per cent compared with 13 per cent, support for the NDP has declined to four per cent from 13 per cent, and those who back the People’s Alliance remain unchanged at one per cent.
When it comes to premier preference, Susan Holt of the Liberal Party leads the way at 29 per cent, compared with 25 per cent in May.
David Coon of the Green Party is preferred by 19 per cent of people (up from 15 per cent) while Blaine Higgs of the Progressive Conservatives is preferred by 17 per cent (down from 20 per cent).
A small minority prefer either Alex White of the NDP (five per cent compared with seven per cent) or Rick DeSaulniers of the People’s Alliance (four per cent compared with three per cent).
Narrative Research surveyed 400 adult New Brunswickers between July 31 and Aug. 17. Overall results are accurate to within ± 4.9 percentage points, 95 out of 100 times.
