Consumer confidence remains in net positive territory as Canadians are more than four times more likely to think the value of real estate will increase rather than decrease in the next six months. -Nik Nanos, Chief Data Scientist Nanos conducted an RDD dual frame (land- and cell-lines) telephone random survey…

The research gauged the opinions among Canadians on extreme weather events, power disruptions, and natural disasters, including the likely change in their occurrence going forward and the country’s level of preparedness. Respondents were asked their thoughts on government funding for emergency preparedness and the potential creation of a national disaster…

Canadians are marginally more likely to trust Justin Trudeau than Pierre Poilievre to deal with the outcome of the upcoming US presidential election. Women are more likely to trust Justin Trudeau (45%) than men (31%). Residents of the Prairies are more likely to trust Pierre Poilievre (44%) than the national…

Nanos tracks unprompted issues of concern every week. To access full weekly national and regional tracking visit the Nanos subscriber data portal. Conservatives continue to have a double digit lead over the Liberals while Canadians remain focused on jobs/the economy and inflation as top national issues of concern. – Nik Nanos…

Consumer confidence has hit a numeric score not seen since May 2022.  This weekly tracking score has occurred concurrently with a cut in interest rates from Canada’s central bank. -Nik Nanos, Chief Data Scientist Nanos conducted an RDD dual frame (land- and cell-lines) telephone random survey of 1,120 respondents in…

Over three in five Canadians support (43%) or somewhat support (20%) 100% tax on all Chinese-made electric vehicles, while just over one in four oppose (10%) or somewhat oppose (17%) this. Older Canadians (55 plus) were more likely to support this (52% support, 22% somewhat support) than younger Canadians (18-34)(33%…

Nanos was retained by the Globe and Mail to conduct research among Canadians to gauge their views on the potential continuation of collaboration between the Liberal Party and the NDP in the House of Commons into 2025 and found that Canadians are divided but marginally more likely to support or…

For most of 2024, Canadian consumer confidence has tracked in positive territory with a score between 50 and 54 points on the 100 point diffusion score that makes up the Bloomberg Nanos Index.  Positive scores are most likely to be driven by favourable views about the future value of real…

Nanos tracks unprompted issues of concern every week. To access full weekly national and regional tracking visit the Nanos subscriber data portal. Conservatives continue to enjoy a double digit lead over the Liberals. Although Canadians remain focused on pocketbook issues like jobs/the economy and inflation there has been some upward…

Nanos tracks unprompted issues of concern every week. To access full weekly national and regional tracking visit the Nanos subscriber data portal. The Poilievre Conservatives currently hold a 15 point advantage over the Trudeau Liberals.  Poilievre also ahead on preferred PM tracking. – Nik Nanos The Weekly Nanos Tracking is produced…

Overall Canadian consumer confidence remains net positive.  Of note, positive views on the future value of real estate are near a five-month low but still outpace negative views on real estate. -Nik Nanos, Chief Data Scientist Nanos conducted an RDD dual frame (land- and cell-lines) telephone random survey of 1,092…

Canadians are more likely believe that Kamala Harris will win the next U.S presidential election (51%) than Donald Trump (34%); a sharp increase compared to previous wave of research where close to one in four Canadians thought Joe Biden was most likely to win (27%; Trump: 38%). Nanos conducted an…

One in three Canadians believe that either Pierre Poilievre (33%) or Justin Trudeau (31%) would be the best choice for a federal party leader in terms of having a positive relationship between Canada and the United States, while 13 per cent each say none of them or they are unsure.…

Nanos tracks unprompted issues of concern every week. To access full weekly national and regional tracking visit the Nanos subscriber data portal. Jobs/the economy pulling away as the top national unprompted issue of concern as the Conservatives continue to enjoy the support of four in ten Canadians. – Nik Nanos The…

Although overall consumer confidence remains marginally positive there is a significant generational divide.  Canadians 60 and over have the highest consumer confidence compared to all other age cohorts.  Those over 60 are likely the least affected by the rising cost of living. -Nik Nanos, Chief Data Scientist Nanos conducted an…

The research gauged the opinions among Canadians on the impact of business tax rates in Canada compared to those in the United States. The aim is to understand public sentiment on whether Canadian business taxes should be higher, lower, or similar to those in the U.S. Additionally, it explores perceived…

“New Brunswick has PC-Liberal dead heat in provincial party support. Concern about healthcare top provincial issue but worry about cost of living and housing on the rise.” – Nik Nanos, Chief Data Scientist Nanos conducted an RDD dual frame (land- and cell-lines) hybrid telephone and online random survey of 447…

Nanos tracks unprompted issues of concern every week. To access full weekly national and regional tracking visit the Nanos subscriber data portal. Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre enjoys a comfortable 15 point advantage over Liberal Justin Trudeau on the Nanos weekly preferred Prime Minister tracking. – Nik Nanos The Weekly Nanos Tracking…

While one in two Canadians report being concerned (12%) or somewhat concerned (38%) about the personal safety of Canada’s federal party leaders, just under one in two report being unconcerned (27%) or somewhat unconcerned (21%). Nanos conducted an RDD dual frame (land- and cell-lines) hybrid telephone and online random survey…

The forward-looking Expectations Sub-indice numerically slid below the Pocketbook Sub-indice for the first time in four months – largely on softening views on the future value of real estate. -Nik Nanos, Chief Data Scientist Nanos conducted an RDD dual frame (land- and cell-lines) telephone random survey of 1,032 respondents in…