Prime Minister Justin Trudeau heads into the election year of 2019 with 42 per cent approval, according to Abacus Data's year-end assessment.
The final tally for 2018 includes a 39 per cent disapproval rate, leaving 18 per cent in the 'neither' category.
The final number is consistent with Abacus findings throughout much of the year, where Trudeau has hovered around 42 to 45 per cent since March.
His highest approvals are in Atlantic Canada at 57 per cent and Ontario at 46, with the unsurprising low of 25 in Alberta.
When it comes to issues, Trudeau's highest marks are in categories including representing Canada on the international stage and gender policy.
However, his totals in several categories have gone down by double-digits since 2016.
And his polling weakness continues to be the economy where 46 per cent rank his policy on deficits and debt as "poor/very poor," with his handling of the Trans Mountain pipeline reaching a negative rating of 49 per cent.
"Going into 2019, the Trudeau government will need to find a way to keep its progressive and environmentalist coalition together while attracting those in the centre that are looking for a policy approach that is measured and reasonable on issues around climate, economic and fiscal management, and cost of living," said pollster David Coletto.
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