The objective of the research was to gauge the views of Canadians on identifying the most significant issue influencing voter decisions in the upcoming federal election. It provides a range of options, including jobs, the economy, healthcare, education, the environment, and concerns. Nanos conducted an RDD dual frame (land- and…

The objective of the research was to gauge the views of Canadians on their support for a national energy corridor, including the construction of pipelines, despite environmental and Indigenous land concerns. Nanos conducted an RDD dual frame (land- and cell-lines) hybrid telephone and online random survey of 1,001 Canadians, 18…

Presented with the idea of an economic union with the United-States similar to the European Union but where Canada adopts the US dollar as its currency, most Canadians oppose (65%) or somewhat oppose (10%) this. About one in five support (nine per cent) or somewhat support (11%) this. Opposition is…

The research gauged the opinions of Canadians regarding access to a family doctor, recent appointment with a family doctor, ways of access, level of satisfaction with family doctor, importance of access to a family doctor in their 2025 federal election voting decision, top issues to fix Canada’s healthcare system and…

Nanos tracks unprompted issues of concern every week. To access full weekly national and regional tracking visit the Nanos subscriber data portal. Canadians are increasingly becoming fixated on US President Trump/tariffs with it now being the top unprompted national issue of concern.  Of note, the gap between the Conservatives and…

Although personal finances and job security continue to be stable, views on the future strength of the Canadian economy and the future value of real estate continue to trend negatively. -Nik Nanos, Chief Data Scientist Nanos conducted an RDD dual frame (land- and cell-lines) telephone random survey of 1,024 respondents…

Ever wonder what researchers think about when they are working to predict election outcomes? The team at Nanos has been at this for over 20 years when back in 2004 we did our first nightly tracking project for the Canadian federal election. Sharing nightly election tracking in partnership with Canada’s…

In the past year, half of culture-goers report attending an exhibit or performance at a cultural organization for the first time, where they didn’t have previous familiarity or experience with that cultural organization. Most said their experience was positive. The Arts Response Tracking Study is a regular monitor of the…

The Ford PCs lead by 14 points going into the close of the campaign.  Of note, Liberal support is moving up while NDP support is moving down in the latest polling. PCs lead in four of five regions with Toronto as a toss-up in the tracking. (Tracking ending Feb 25)…

Although a majority of Ontarians report they will be voting for a party or leader they like, a noticeable percentage say they are voting against a party (17 percent) or a leader (11 per cent) they do not want to win. Strategic voters are more likely to be Liberals, New…

Although a majority of Ontarians say they have made up their mind before the campaign even started (59 per cent), a significant three of ten (29 per cent) say they are leaning towards a party but may change their mind. PCs supporters were the most decided going in and compared…

Nanos tracks unprompted issues of concern every week. To access full weekly national and regional tracking visit the Nanos subscriber data portal. Nanos weekly tracking now has gap between the Conservatives and the Liberals narrowing even further.  This is in the context of a concern about Trump on the rise…

Progressive Conservatives open up a 16-point ballot advantage in the last week of the provincial election campaign. PC leader Doug Ford ahead of other leaders by 17 points as person Ontarians would prefer as premier. (Tracking ending Feb 24) -Nik Nanos, Chief Data Scientist The CTV News/Nanos nightly provincial election…

Although the most popular response was that the federal and provincial elections and Trump were of equal importance, beyond that response, the provincial election trailed both the importance of the federal election and US President Trump’s actions against Canada. -Nik Nanos, Chief Data Scientist The CTV News/Nanos nightly provincial election…

Lowering income taxes emerges as the most preferred approach to help with the rising cost of living in Ontario, with 36% overall support. Meanwhile, increasing the minimum wage (28%) and reducing sales taxes (24%) are also favored solutions, each supported by about a quarter of Ontarians. -Nik Nanos, Chief Data…

According to recent CTV News/Nanos survey data on the Ontario election, Ontarians say managing class sizes should be the top priority for the Ontario education system, followed by increasing standardized test scores of students in math and English. Residents of the Golden West region are more likely to say these…

New Democrats enjoy a marginal advantage among voters on the issue of affordable housing. This advantage is stronger among younger Ontarians as they are twice as likely to trust the NPD on this issue rather than the Liberals  or Progressive Conservatives. Twenty-eight per cent trust the NDP most to create…

The Expectations Sub-indice which tracks views on the future strength of the Canadian economy and the future value of real estate hit a 98 week low in the Nanos tracking.  The Sub-indice has not been this low since April 2023. -Nik Nanos, Chief Data Scientist Nanos conducted an RDD dual…

Comfortable advantage for Ford PCs continues going into the last week of the campaign.  The PCs lead in all age groups while the New Democrats are ahead of the Liberals among voters under 35 years of age but trail Liberals among voters over 35 years of age.  On the preferred…

The Progressive Conservatives lead by 15 points and are ahead of the other parties in four of five regions.  Of note, the gap between the Liberals and the New Democrats is narrowing and the NDP is neck-and-neck with the Liberals for second place in the Hamilton Niagara Golden West Region…