More than four in five Canadians rate oil and gas as important to Canada’s current economy (score of 7-10 out of 10) (84%) which is a marginal decrease from the previous wave in February 2025 (88%). Two in three Canadians also view oil and gas as important to Canada’s future…

Concern about Trump/US relations is on the decline with no new developments in the binational relationship.  That issue of concern is now tied with jobs/the economy.  Seven points now separate the Liberals and the Conservatives in ballot support. Carney remains comfortably ahead of Poilievre on the preferred Prime Minister tracking.…

The most recent week of tracking had only 10.65 percent of Canadians reporting their personal finances are better off than a year ago.  This ties a record low since our consumer confidence tracking began back in 2008.  This current mood related to personal finances is worse than during either the…

This research gauge the opinion of Canadians on priorities for the federal government. Nanos conducted an RDD dual frame (land- and cell-lines) hybrid telephone and online random survey of 1,028 Canadians, 18 years of age or older, between August 30th and September 3rd, 2025 as part of an omnibus survey.…

This research gauge the opinion of Canadians on trade with the United-States. Nanos conducted an RDD dual frame (land- and cell-lines) hybrid telephone and online random survey of 1,028 Canadians, 18 years of age or older, between August 30th and September 3rd, 2025 as part of an omnibus survey. The…

The research gauged the opinions among Francophones outside Quebec and Anglophones in Quebec on local official language minority communities (OLMC) radio stations and newspapers. Official language minority communities (OLMCs) are groups of people whose preferred official language is not the language of majority in their province or territory. This includes…

The research gauged the opinions among Americans on their primary national concerns, their views on the federal government, and their expectations for the future standard of living in the U.S. Additionally, it assesses their level of worry about upcoming housing costs and the impact of rising living expenses on their…

The research gauged the opinions among Canadians on their preferred approach for the government to fund the NATO defense spending target and views on additional deficit spending for fostering economic growth. Nanos conducted an RDD dual frame (land- and cell-lines) hybrid telephone and online random survey of 1,028 Canadians, 18…

This survey gauged the views and support of Canadians on trade and tariffs issues between Canada and the US and Canada and China. Nanos conducted an RDD dual frame (land- and cell-lines) hybrid telephone and online random survey of 1,028 Canadians, 18 years of age or older, between August 30th…

This research gauge the opinion of Canadians on immigration. Nanos conducted an RDD dual frame (land- and cell-lines) hybrid telephone and online random survey of 1,028 Canadians, 18 years of age or older, between August 30th and September 3rd, 2025 as part of an omnibus survey. The margin of error…

This survey gauged the views of Canadians on Canada’s future trade relationship with China. Nanos conducted an RDD dual frame (land- and cell-lines) hybrid telephone and online random survey of 1,028 Canadians, 18 years of age or older, between August 30th and September 3rd, 2025, as part of an omnibus…

Trump/the US and jobs/the economy continue to be the top two national issues of concern.  Of note, concern about inflation and housing is on the rise over the past four weeks.  The Liberals lead in ballot support and Carney remains the top choice as prime minister. -Nik Nanos, Chief Data…

Canadian consumer confidence continues to track near the neutral score of 50 on the 100-point Bloomberg Nanos Index with no new development in the relationship with the US.  Views on real estate remain net positive while views on the future strength of the economy and personal finances tend to be…

Canadians continue to be fixated on Trump/US relations and the economy/jobs as we enter the Fall period.  The federal Liberals have a double-digit lead over the Conservatives. -Nik Nanos, Chief Data Scientist The Weekly Nanos Tracking is produced by the Nanos Research Corporation, headquartered in Canada, which operates in Canada…

A multi-week decline in Canadian consumer confidence abated concurrent with Prime Minister Carney lifting retaliatory tariffs against the United States.  That said, Canadians are still over two times more likely to believe the Canadian economy will get weaker rather than stronger in the next six months. – Nik Nanos, Chief…

The most cited national issue of concern remains US President Trump/US relations with jobs/the economy in second.  The Carney Liberals enjoy a 10-point advantage in ballot support over the Poilievre Conservatives. -Nik Nanos, Chief Data Scientist The Weekly Nanos Tracking is produced by the Nanos Research Corporation, headquartered in Canada,…

This research gauged the opinions of Canadians on a trade agreement with the United States that includes tariffs on Canadian goods and imposition of tariffs by Canada on American goods. Nanos conducted an RDD dual frame (land- and cell-lines) hybrid telephone and online random survey of 1,034 Canadians, 18 years…

Canadian consumer confidence continues its gradual slide to a neutral stance of 50 on the 100-point consumer confidence scale. Concern over the future state of the Canadian economy and real estate values are key drivers of the softening of consumer confidence. – Nik Nanos, Chief Data Scientist Nanos conducted an…

This research gauged the opinions of Canadians on the peacefulness of relations with Israel of a new demilitarized Palestinian state. Nanos conducted an RDD dual frame (land- and cell-lines) hybrid telephone and online random survey of 1,034 Canadians, 18 years of age or older, between July 31st and August 6th,…

The research gauged the opinions among Canadians on the likelihood of a trade deal between Canada and the United States, and the impact of U.S. tariffs on the Canadian economy. Nanos conducted an RDD dual frame (land- and cell-lines) hybrid telephone and online random survey of 1,034 Canadians, 18 years…