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You get what you vote for:

Canadians’ satisfaction with their governments has fallen sharply in 2025, according to new data from the non-profit Angus Reid Institute, as residents grapple with rising costs and ongoing economic uncertainty.

The Government Performance Index, which measures satisfaction across 16 key issues, shows scores have dropped by roughly one-quarter since March.

The national average fell from 34% earlier this year to 26% in December, reflecting growing frustration over affordability and health care.

Trade tensions with the United States have also weighed on public sentiment, adding to financial pressures for tens of millions of Canadians.

Provincial results show stark contrasts.

Saskatchewan scored highest at 35%, while Ontario recorded the lowest at 20%.

Alberta and Saskatchewan residents generally rate their governments more positively than other provinces, but concerns remain high.