Canadians are more likely to think the proposed HST/GST tax breaks and rebates are a bad idea rather than a good idea; prefer the allocated money for these measures is not spent at all or spent on other priorities (Globe/Nanos)

Canadians are more likely to think the proposed HST/GST tax breaks and rebates are a bad idea rather than a good idea; prefer the allocated money for these measures is not spent at all or spent on other priorities (Globe/Nanos)

Dec 9, 2024

The survey gauged the views of Canadians on the new economic measures announced by the government, including their impressions of the measures, their impact on personal perceptions of the government’s management of the economy, and their preferred spending priorities for the government. Nanos conducted an RDD dual frame (land- and…

A strong majority of Canadians agree that laws around access to fisheries need to be enforced; most say the Indigenous population should be given between five to ten per cent of the access to fisheries resource. (The Coalition of Atlantic and Québec Fishing Organizations/Nanos Research)

A strong majority of Canadians agree that laws around access to fisheries need to be enforced; most say the Indigenous population should be given between five to ten per cent of the access to fisheries resource. (The Coalition of Atlantic and Québec Fishing Organizations/Nanos Research)

Dec 9, 2024

After being informed that the Maritimes Indigenous population makes up about five per cent of the region’s population, about six in ten Canadians with an opinion (61%) say that the Government of Canada should give them between five to ten per cent of the fishery. One in three (33%) say…

Consumer Chill: People almost four times more likely to think economy will get weaker rather than stronger in next six months (Bloomberg/Nanos)

Consumer Chill: People almost four times more likely to think economy will get weaker rather than stronger in next six months (Bloomberg/Nanos)

Dec 9, 2024

Canadian consumer confidence continues a downward trajectory in the wake of the US presidential election.  Of note, people are almost four times more likely to think the economy will get weaker rather than stronger in the next six months. -Nik Nanos, Chief Data Scientist Nanos conducted an RDD dual frame…

Two thirds of Canadians say a tariff on Canadian exports into the US would negatively impact their likelihood to purchase US-made goods (CTV/Nanos)

Two thirds of Canadians say a tariff on Canadian exports into the US would negatively impact their likelihood to purchase US-made goods (CTV/Nanos)

Dec 9, 2024

The objective of the research was to gauge the views of Canadians on preferences on trade negotiations with the United-States, response to U.S. imposing tariffs and the impact on likelihood to purchase US-made goods. Nanos conducted an RDD dual frame (land- and cell-lines) hybrid telephone and online random survey of…

Canadians are two times more likely to think illegal immigrants crossing into the US from Canada is a major problem rather than not a problem (CTV/Nanos)

Canadians are two times more likely to think illegal immigrants crossing into the US from Canada is a major problem rather than not a problem (CTV/Nanos)

Dec 9, 2024

The objective of the research was to gauge the views of Canadians on the impact of illegal immigrants crossing the border from Canada into the United-States. Nanos conducted an RDD dual frame (land- and cell-lines) hybrid telephone and online random survey of 1084 Canadians, 18 years of age or older,…

Majority of Canadians think it is likely or somewhat likely that the proposed tariffs on Canadian goods entering the US will actually be introduced once Donald Trump takes power (CTV News/Nanos)

Majority of Canadians think it is likely or somewhat likely that the proposed tariffs on Canadian goods entering the US will actually be introduced once Donald Trump takes power (CTV News/Nanos)

Dec 5, 2024

The objective of the research was to gauge the views of Canadians on likelihood of new tariffs on Canadian goods following Trump’s potential return to power. Nanos conducted an RDD dual frame (land- and cell-lines) hybrid telephone and online random survey of 1084 Canadians, 18 years of age or older,…

Canadians are over three times more likely to prefer that the Federal Government intervene in the case of a port or railway labour dispute rather than allow a possible disruption (NMG/Nanos Research)

Canadians are over three times more likely to prefer that the Federal Government intervene in the case of a port or railway labour dispute rather than allow a possible disruption (NMG/Nanos Research)

Nov 26, 2024

Most Canadians say it is more important that the Federal Government intervene to protect the public interest to ensure that Canada’s transportation supply chain of food and materials is reliable by ending shutdowns by possibly ordering arbitrations (71%), while one in five (22%) say it is more important that labour…

Canadian consumer confidence continues to decline after US election. Positive views on future strength of economy slump eight points (Nanos/Bloomberg)

Canadian consumer confidence continues to decline after US election. Positive views on future strength of economy slump eight points (Nanos/Bloomberg)

Nov 25, 2024

Of note, positive views on the future strength of the Canadian economy have declined a significant eight points coincidentally with the ending of the US presidential election.  Consumer confidence overall continues to decline. -Nik Nanos, Chief Data Scientist Nanos conducted an RDD dual frame (land- and cell-lines) telephone random survey…

Canadians twice as likely to prefer that the Liberal party have someone other than Justin Trudeau leading the party in the next election. (Globe and Mail/Nanos)

Canadians twice as likely to prefer that the Liberal party have someone other than Justin Trudeau leading the party in the next election. (Globe and Mail/Nanos)

Nov 18, 2024

The research gauged the opinion of Canadians on Liberal Party leadership and ways for Liberals to increase their chances of winning next election. Nanos conducted an RDD dual frame (land- and cell-lines) hybrid telephone and online random survey of 1,010 Canadians, 18 years of age or older, between November 4th…

Perceptions on future strength of the Canadian economy shows some weakening in wake of US election (Bloomberg/Nanos)

Perceptions on future strength of the Canadian economy shows some weakening in wake of US election (Bloomberg/Nanos)

Nov 18, 2024

Consumer confidence weakened in Canada coming out of the US election.  The proportion of Canadians who think the economy will strengthen in the next six months has declined compared to four weeks ago. -Nik Nanos, Chief Data Scientist Nanos conducted an RDD dual frame (land- and cell-lines) telephone random survey…

Majority of Canadians support spending tax dollars on off-roadways bike infrastructure; think building it on roads makes traffic worse (CTV News/Nanos)

Majority of Canadians support spending tax dollars on off-roadways bike infrastructure; think building it on roads makes traffic worse (CTV News/Nanos)

Nov 14, 2024

The objective of the research was to gauge the views of Canadians on transportation, including building bike infrastructure, the impact of bike lanes on traffic flow, commuting preferences and changes to speed limits on major highways. Nanos conducted an RDD dual frame (land- and cell-lines) hybrid telephone and online random…

Arts and cultural organizations continue to have about one tenth of the share of charitable giving among culture-goers – Expected donations for 2024 are about 12 per cent higher than in 2022. (B/A, NAC, Nanos Research)

Arts and cultural organizations continue to have about one tenth of the share of charitable giving among culture-goers – Expected donations for 2024 are about 12 per cent higher than in 2022. (B/A, NAC, Nanos Research)

Nov 12, 2024

Consistent with 2023, culture-goers who report donating say that arts and culture organizations receive about an average of $12 out of $100 of their charitable giving ($11 in October 2023), while on average $88 out of $100 of charitable giving goes to other causes and events such as health, social…