Canadians’ Trust in Politicians Hits New Low, Annual Survey Finds

The Peace Tower on Parliament Hill is shown from Gatineau, Que., in a file photo. The Canadian Press/Fred Chartrand

Canadians’ trust in politicians has dropped to a new low, a recently released survey has found.

The CanTrust Index 2024 said faith in the country’s top leader has dropped by 21 percent during the past eight years with just 25 percent of Canadians today saying they trust Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. Overall, only 17 percent of Canadians trust elected officials.