Approval of federal liberal government drops to 46%

A Gallup survey conducted Dec 6-11, 1995, found that 46% of Canadians approve of the country's Liberal party government, down from 57% in June, 1994. Of those surveyed, 35% disapproved and 19% had no opinion. These figures are higher, however, than the Conservative government's 1986 and 1990 ratings, also conducted after two years in office. Quebecers disapprove of the Liberals by 52% to 29% approval, and only 28% of francophones support the government. In other provinces, approval ratings are higher, reaching 60% in Ottawa.