# Canadians Back PM's EU Ties Push

> 73% of Canadians support PM Mark Carney's push for closer EU economic and security ties amid US trade tensions.
- Title: Canadians Back PM's EU Ties Push · National Post | Shortify
- Summary: 73% of Canadians support PM Mark Carney's push for closer EU economic and security ties amid US trade tensions.
- Keywords: canada, prime minister mark carney, canada pulse insights, european union, trade war, economic alliance, security ties, National Post
- Source: National Post — https://nationalpost.com/news/canada/majority-canadians-support-closer-ties-europe
- Author: Stewart Lewis
- Published: 2026-10-29T18:12:20+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: canada, prime minister mark carney, canada pulse insights, european union, trade war, economic alliance, security ties, news, politics
## Poll Shows Support for EU Ties
73% of Canadians agree Prime Minister Mark Carney is on the right track seeking closer economic and security ties with the European Union.
## Regional Support Varies
British Columbia leads at 81% support, followed by Atlantic Canada (79%), Quebec (75%), Ontario (72%), Saskatchewan/Manitoba (64%), and Alberta (62%).
## Age and Education Impact Support
Canadians 55+ support at 83%, while 18-34 year-olds support at 66% and 35-54 year-olds at 67%.
## Education Levels Shape Views
University graduates support at 82%, while those with trades or college education support at 70% and high school diploma or less at 68%.
## Income and Party Support
Support drops to 62% for households earning less than $50,000, while 95% of Liberal supporters back EU ties.
## Conservative Support Divides
58% of current Conservative supporters say Carney is heading in the wrong direction, while 42% say he is on the right track.
## Key takeaway

73% of Canadians agree Prime Minister Mark Carney is on the right track seeking closer EU economic and security alliances to counter US trade unpredictability.