Globe and Mail: PM's approval drops

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Ottawa -- Prime Minister Stephen Harper's approval ratings fell over the summer, particularly in Quebec, where a series of government policies are affecting the Conservative party's popularity.

Across the country, 57 per cent of the 1,000 Canadians surveyed Sept. 14-17 by the Strategic Counsel said they approve of the performance of Mr. Harper and the Conservatives, down from 67 per cent in July. But in Quebec, their approval rating has dropped from 64 per cent to 48 per cent.

The Tories also dropped to third place in Quebec when respondents were asked about their voting intentions. Sixteen per cent said they'd vote Conservative if an election were held today, down from 23 per cent. The Bloc Québécois had the support of 48 per cent of those surveyed, up from 43 per cent; the Liberals were at 18 per cent, down from 21.

The NDP are up to 11 per cent in the province, from 6 per cent, likely due to the party's policy convention in Quebec this month.

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