According to the latest data from the Angus Reid Institute three-in-five Canadians (62%) now approve of Prime Minister Mark Carney’s performance in regards to the latest interaction with the United States.

That’s up 11 points from August and approaching his previous high-water mark. The rise comes after three-quarters of Canadians said last month that Carney was right to walk away from negotiations in the face of new U.S. demands.

However, despite this renewed support for the prime minister, Canadians are divided over Canada’s bargaining power. Three-in-10 (31%) say the country is in a strong negotiating position, while 34 per cent say it is weak one. One-in-five (22%) see the two countries as evenly matched.

Nearly three-quarters (73%) say Canada should refuse difficult concessions even if it means worsening trade relations with the United States – the highest level measured by the Institute since the dispute began. Majorities also oppose further concessions on U.S. dairy access, while more Canadians say Ottawa should insist on the complete removal of tariffs on Canadian vehicles than would accept a deal that merely reduces them.