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Consumer confidence hovers near neutral (Bloomberg/Nanos)

Dec 4, 2023

Canadian consumer confidence continues to hover in neutral territory with a score near 50 points on the 100-point diffusion index.  Atlantic Canada and Quebec have marginally positive sentiment while the rest of the country has marginally negative consumer confidence. -Nik Nanos, Chief Data Scientist Nanos conducted an RDD dual frame…

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Canadians aware of Canada’s net-zero targets and agree that the environment should be prioritized but concerned about energy prices (Positive Energy/Nanos)

Nov 29, 2023

Over seven in ten Canadians say they have heard about Canada’s net zero climate change target (72%). Those who say they have heard of Canada’s target most often think the term means ‘not emitting more carbon than is collected’ or ‘balancing out the impact’ (38%), which is also mentioned most…

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Consumer confidence remains tepid (Bloomberg/Nanos)

Nov 27, 2023

Canadian consumer confidence remains in tepid territory with a score near 50 on the 100-point diffusion index.  Confidence remains comparatively lower in the Prairies and British Columbia compared to other parts of the country. -Nik Nanos, Chief Data Scientist Nanos conducted an RDD dual frame (land- and cell-lines) telephone random…

Canadians prefer providing humanitarian aid to help with the conflict between Israel and Hamas More likely to believe Israeli force justified in removing Hamas from Gaza strip (Globe and Mail/Nanos)

Canadians prefer providing humanitarian aid to help with the conflict between Israel and Hamas More likely to believe Israeli force justified in removing Hamas from Gaza strip (Globe and Mail/Nanos)

Nov 20, 2023

The research gauged opinions of Canadians on the conflict between Israel and Palestine regarding the use of military force in the Gaza Strip, Canada providing humanitarian aid to the region, and negotiations between the two sides. Nanos conducted an RDD dual frame (land-and cell-lines) hybrid telephone and online random survey…

Most Canadians support removing firearm licenses in cases of domestic violence and harassment and the seizure of firearms from those who may pose societal danger (Senator Dasko/Nanos)

Most Canadians support removing firearm licenses in cases of domestic violence and harassment and the seizure of firearms from those who may pose societal danger (Senator Dasko/Nanos)

Nov 20, 2023

The majority of Canadians support or somewhat support removing a firearms license in cases where there has been domestic violence or criminal harassment, for firearms to be removed by law from those who pose a danger to themselves or others, prohibiting new assault-style firearms and freezing the sale, purchase, transportation…

US executives in Canada increasingly concerned about regulations when it comes to conducting business in Canada – Perceived Canadian investment climate continues to weaken. (Nanos/AmCham)

US executives in Canada increasingly concerned about regulations when it comes to conducting business in Canada – Perceived Canadian investment climate continues to weaken. (Nanos/AmCham)

Nov 15, 2023

The AmCham Canada-Nanos Research have partnered to monitor and measure business sentiment among U.S.-owned businesses operating in Canada. The purpose of the initiative is to gauge the business and investment climate in Canada from the perspective of executives leading American enterprises in Canada. This initiative is sponsored by PNC Bank.…

Most Canadians want the Government of Canada to make public the evidence used to accuse India of being behind the killing of Hardeep Singh Nijjar (Globe and Mail/Nanos)

Most Canadians want the Government of Canada to make public the evidence used to accuse India of being behind the killing of Hardeep Singh Nijjar (Globe and Mail/Nanos)

Nov 6, 2023

Seven in 10 Canadians agree or somewhat agree that the Government of Canada should make public the evidence that Prime Minister Justin Trudeau relied upon September 18 when he accused India of being behind the killing of Hardeep Singh Nijjar. Nanos conducted an RDD dual frame (land-and cell-lines) hybrid telephone…

Carbon tax tracking suggests protecting the environment in the long term as a priority still a majority but on the decline from 67% in 2018 to 55% as people increasingly worry about how to keep costs down today (Globe and Mail/Nanos)

Carbon tax tracking suggests protecting the environment in the long term as a priority still a majority but on the decline from 67% in 2018 to 55% as people increasingly worry about how to keep costs down today (Globe and Mail/Nanos)

Nov 1, 2023

While just over 1 in 2 Canadians still prefer protecting the environment in the long term (55%) over keeping costs down today, this is a decrease when compared to November 2018 when two thirds (67%) preferred protecting the environment in the long term. Nanos conducted an RDD dual frame (land-…