Recent Reports
2025 closes out in a neutral consumer confidence posture. (Bloomberg/Nanos)
Canadian consumer confidence closes out the year in a neutral posture with a score near 50 on the 100-point diffusion index. Views related to the future strength of the Canadian economy and person finances remain net negative while perceptions on the future value of real estate remains net positive. –…
Concern about jobs/the economy continues to rise – LPC 36.3, CPC 35.6, NDP 11.4 . (Nanos)
The Liberals and Conservates remain gripped in a tie for ballot support as Canadians are increasingly concerned about jobs/the economy. Mark Carney continues to enjoy a double-digit leader over Pierre Poilievre on the preferred Prime Minister tracking. -Nik Nanos, Chief Data Scientist The Weekly Nanos Tracking is produced by the…
Percentage of Canadians who say their personal finances are worse off compared to a year ago hits seven month high. (Bloomberg/Nanos)
As we enter the holiday season, negative perceptions on personal finances has high a high not seen since May 2025. Of note, Canadians are four times more likely to say their personal finances are worse rather than better off. – Nik Nanos, Chief Data Scientist Nanos conducted an RDD dual…
Energy Advantage: Ontarians See Oil and Gas Revenues as Key to Jobs, Economy and Trade – Approval process nine time more likely to be seen as too slow rather than too fast. (Canada Action/Nanos)
The research gauged the opinions among Ontarians on the energy sector in Canada. Nanos conducted a representative non-probability online survey of 1000 Ontarians, 18 years of age or older, between December 10 and 12, 2025. The sample is geographically stratified to be representative of Ontario. A margin of error cannot…
Canadians under 35 are more worried about paying next month’s housing costs and are more likely to report some form of difficulty with the rising cost of living than Canadians on average. (Nanos)
The research gauged the opinions among Canadians on their perceptions and concerns regarding economic conditions and housing affordability. Respondents were asked about their expectations for the next generation’s standard of living, with options ranging from higher to lower standards compared to today. Additionally, the survey gauged individuals’ worries about their…
Concern about jobs/the economy ramping up – LPC 38.5, CPC 36.0, NDP 10.8 (Nanos)
Worry about jobs/the economy is pulling away from the pack as the top national issue of concern. The Liberals and Conservatives are within the margin of error on ballot support but Carney leads Poilievre by 24 points on the preferred PM tracking. -Nik Nanos, Chief Data Scientist The Weekly Nanos…
Consumer confidence in neutral territory but hits a two-month high on expectations improvement. (Bloomberg/Nanos)
Although Canadian consumer confidence continues to be in negative territory, the trend is marginally improving over time largely driven by more positive views in the forward-looking Expectations Sub-indice. – Nik Nanos, Chief Data Scientist Nanos conducted an RDD dual frame (land- and cell-lines) telephone random survey of 1,084 respondents in…
Cost top barrier to buying Canadian goods – Cost is an exceptional constraint for people under 35 years of age. (CTV News/Nanos)
This survey gauged the opinions of Canadians on potential barriers, if any, that hold them back from buying Canadian goods for the holiday season. Nanos conducted an RDD dual frame (land- and cell-lines) hybrid telephone and online random survey of 1,009 Canadians, 18 years of age or older, between November…
Canadians most worried about grocery prices as they enter the holiday season. (CTV News/Nanos)
This survey gauged the views of Canadians on their main financial concerns heading into 2026. Nanos conducted an RDD dual frame (land- and cell-lines) hybrid telephone and online random survey of 1,009 Canadians, 18 years of age or older, between November 29th and December 2nd, 2025, as part of an…
Liberals 39, Conservatives 38, NDP 10 as concern about jobs/the economy on the uptick. (Nanos)
After an initial Liberal lift immediately following the federal budget, the race has returned to a statistical Liberal-Conservative coin toss as Canadians increasingly become concerned about jobs/the economy. This has occurred in an environment where concern about Trump/the US has significantly dropped in the tracking. -Nik Nanos, Chief Data Scientist…
Neutral consumer sentiment continues into holiday season (Bloomberg/Nanos)
Canadian consumer sentiment continues in a neutral position with a score of 49.45 on the 100 point diffusion index that makes up the BNCCI. The forward looking Expectations Sub-Indice remains in negative territory but has been improving over the past four weeks. – Nik Nanos, Chief Data Scientist Nanos conducted…
Less than one in five Canadians believe the recent federal budget will improve or somewhat improve their personal finances. (CTV News/Nanos)
This survey gauged the views of Canadians on their views towards the Federal budget and the impact it will have on their personal finances in the next year. Nanos conducted an RDD dual frame (land- and cell-lines) hybrid telephone and online random survey of 1,009 Canadians, 18 years of age…
Majority of Canadians expect interest rates to hold or decrease over the next year. (Bloomberg/Nanos)
The research gauged the opinions among Canadians on the Bank of Canada’s interest rate. Nanos conducted an RDD dual frame (land- and cell-lines) hybrid telephone and online random survey of 1,009 Canadians, 18 years of age or older, between November 29th and December 2nd, 2025 as part of an omnibus…
Canadian career college graduates cite changing career paths or starting a new career as a top motivator for pursuing their education and cite financial constraints as a concern about taking a postsecondary program at their college. (National Association of Career Colleges/Nanos)
The research gauged the opinions among career college graduates on their graduate outcomes such as employment rates, sectors and income since graduation. This research also gauged the opinion of graduates on their experience during their studies, challenges faced during and after their studies and any financial aid considerations. Nanos conducted…
A slim majority of Canadians and British Columbians would support or somewhat support building a new pipeline from Alberta to BC, even if BC opposes it or if the oil tanker ban is lifted. (The Globe and Mail/Nanos)
More than five in ten Canadians support or somewhat support both building a new pipeline from Alberta to BC, even if BC opposes it (56%) and lifting the ban on oil tanker traffic in BC to support a new pipeline (55%), while about a third of Canadians oppose or somewhat…
Having the best jet fighter solution for the RCAF and job creation most popular drivers of opinion on the US F-35, Saab Gripen-E fighter decision. (CTV News/Nanos)
This survey gauged the views of Canadians on what is more important to them in terms of defence cooperation and the procurement of fighter jets. Nanos conducted an RDD dual frame (land- and cell-lines) hybrid telephone and online random survey of 1,009 Canadians, 18 years of age or older, between…
Jobs/the economy tops the concerns of Canadians in post budget period – LPC 42, CPC 38, NDP 8 (Nanos)
Worry about jobs/the economy has overtaken concern about Trump/US relations in the post budget period. The federal Liberals hold a marginal lead over the Conservatives while support for the NDP is dropping. -Nik Nanos, Chief Data Scientist The Weekly Nanos Tracking is produced by the Nanos Research Corporation, headquartered in…
Consumer confidence neutral – Positive views on the future value of real estate hits a 7-month low (Bloomberg/Nanos)
Canadian consumer confidence continues to trend in negative territory. Of note, forward positive views on the future value of real estate has hit a 7-month low. – Nik Nanos, Chief Data Scientist Nanos conducted an RDD dual frame (land- and cell-lines) telephone random survey of 1,084 respondents in Canada. This…
Canadians most likely to rank energy as sector with greatest potential to expand exports to non-US destinations; want to see Canada prioritize energy exports to Europe and Asia. (Positive Energy-University of Ottawa/Nanos)
Nearly two in five Canadians (39%) believe it is the best time (score of 7-10 out of 10) for Canada to be ambitious in addressing climate change even if there are costs to the economy. This is consistent with the latest wave of tracking in May 2025 (37%). Over one…
Liberal advantage increases in post budget period. Liberals 42, Conservatives 37, NDP 9. Carney ahead of Poilievre by 27 points on preferred PM tracking. (Nanos)
Tracking suggests downward pressure on both the Conservatives and the New Democrats in the post budget period. Mark Carney has opened a comfortable 27-point advantage over Pierre Poilievre on the Nanos preferred PM tracking. -Nik Nanos, Chief Data Scientist The Weekly Nanos Tracking is produced by the Nanos Research Corporation,…
















