The research gauged the opinion of Canadians on defence and security partnerships, trade diversification, and global affairs. Nanos conducted a representative non-probability online survey of 1532 Canadians, 18 years of age or older, from May 1st to May 5th, 2026. The sample is geographically stratified to be representative of Canada.…

Canadians are more likely to believe it is acceptable (57%) than unacceptable (37%) for MAID to expand to patients who are experiencing intolerable suffering whose only condition is mental illness. Nanos conducted an RDD dual frame (land- and cell-lines) hybrid telephone and online random survey of 1044 Canadians, 18 years…

Economic concerns remain paramount, though less intensely than in recent weeks. Jobs and the economy still lead, while inflation, healthcare and immigration edge upward; housing worries have cooled. The Liberals maintain a solid lead in vote intention and overall positioning, with Conservatives trailing and other parties well behind. Of note,…

The research gauged the opinions among Canadians on trade negotiations between Canada and the United States. Nanos conducted an RDD dual frame (land- and cell-lines) hybrid telephone and online random survey of 1044 Canadians, 18 years of age or older, between May 31 and June 2, 2026, as part of…

Canada’s confidence index is broadly unchanged at 50.86, remaining below its long-term average.  Household sentiment has softened, while expectations have edged higher.  Overall, the data suggest a steady but subdued outlook, with little evidence of a decisive shift in sentiment. – Nik Nanos, Chief Data Scientist Nanos conducted an RDD…

Three in five Canadians are outright not likely to purchase dairy products from the US if the dairy supply management system changed and more dairy from the United States was available for sale at lower costs. An additional one in ten is somewhat unlikely. Nanos conducted an RDD dual frame…

This survey gauges the views of Canadian on the price of homes reaching their lowest prices since 2021. Nanos conducted an RDD dual frame (land- and cell-lines) hybrid telephone and online random survey of 1,003 Canadians, 18 years of age or older, from May 3rd to 6th, 2026 as part…

Worry and frustration on healthcare dominate the public mood. Nanos conducted an RDD dual frame (land- and cell-lines) hybrid telephone and online random survey of 1003 Canadians, 18 years of age or older, from May 3 to 6, 2026 as part of an omnibus survey. The sample included both land-…

The narrowing of the Liberals advantage over the Conservatives has largely been a result of movement from the Liberals to the New Democrats. In the current polling scenario support for the Conservatives is steady. -Nik Nanos, Chief Data Scientist The Weekly Nanos Tracking is produced by the Nanos Research Corporation,…

Canadians continue to skip along in neutral territory.  Of note, Ontario remains the noticeably most negative in terms of consumer sentiment compared to all other parts of the country. – Nik Nanos, Chief Data Scientist Nanos conducted an RDD dual frame (land- and cell-lines) telephone random survey of 1,028 respondents…

Australia and Germany lead Canada’s energy partnership preference: Canadians express the highest level of comfort with Australia as an energy partner, with a mean score of 8.1, closely followed by Germany (7.7). Nanos conducted an RDD dual frame (land- and cell-lines) hybrid telephone and online random survey of 1003 Canadians,…

The Liberals lead at 41.1%, ahead of the Conservatives on 32.7%, with other parties trailing. The gap between the two frontrunning parties is narrowing from double to single digits. Public concern remains focused on the economy, which has edged even higher as the top unprompted issue. -Nik Nanos, Chief Data…

Canadians are more likely to blame international events such as wars in Iran or Ukraine and uncertainty with the trade relationship with the US than they are to blame domestic players such as the government of Canada’s spending policies or the Bank of Canada’s interest rate policies. Nanos conducted an…

Canada’s economic mood is holding broadly steady, with confidence at 51.73, plateauing after consecutive weeks of recovery from recent lows. Firmer views on job security and household finances support the index, while expectations for the wider economy remain subdued. – Nik Nanos, Chief Data Scientist Nanos conducted an RDD dual…

The research gauged the opinions among residents of Nova Scotia on a proposed energy project that would build wind turbines out in the water offshore of the Province of Nova Scotia. Nanos conducted an online non-probability representative survey of 402 Nova Scotians, 18 years of age or older, from February…

Economic concerns continue to dominate, with jobs and inflation at the forefront. Strained relations with the United States remain closely tied to this uncertainty. The Liberals maintain their lead over the Conservatives, with Mark Carney remaining as the preferred choice for prime minister, suggesting a largely stable political landscape shaped…

This survey gauged the views of Canadians on NATO being a strong military deterrent force without the United States if it decided to scale back its participation as a NATO ally. Nanos conducted an RDD dual frame (land- and cell-lines) hybrid telephone and online random survey of 1,003 Canadians, 18…

Canadian consumer confidence ticked up to 51.88, a modest improvement from recent weakness but still below its long-term average. People feel somewhat better about their own finances and job security, while views on the broader economy remain more subdued. Overall, the picture is fairly steady: a bit more confidence in…

Positive impressions of Canadian senators on the rise: For the first time since the start of tracking, Canadians have a net positive view of someone who is a senator (41% positive/somewhat positive; 36% negative/somewhat negative). Nanos conducted an RDD dual frame (land- and cell-lines) hybrid telephone and online random survey…

In this week’s political tracking, the Liberal’s currently have a 12 point lead over the Conservatives. Of note there has been downward pressure on NDP support in the period following the NDP leadership race. The Canadian top issue of concern remains centered on the economy. Jobs and the economy lead,…