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The more they know, the less they like. That seems to be the Canadian public’s attitude towards Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, at least according to a new poll out from Angus Reid Institute.

For the first time since Trudeau became prime minister, more people disapprove of his job performance than approve. This signals that a line has now been crossed. Two years into Trudeau’s mandate, his support is flagging.

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While 46% of people give Trudeau the thumbs up, 49% aren’t buying what he’s selling. Dig deeper and it gets worse.

There are more than twice as many people out there who strongly disapprove of his performance (29%) as there are those who strongly approve (13%). Those who dislike him are more passionate in their perspective than those who like him.

Here’s the worst part, courtesy of the polling firm’s release: “more Canadians say it is ‘time for a change’ in government (46%) than say Trudeau’s Liberals should be re-elected (32%).”