Recent Reports
Is the honeymoon cooling? Positive sentiments towards the federal government strong but down ten-points in 90 days. (Nanos Research)
The research gauged the opinions among Canadians on their feelings towards the federal government in Ottawa. Nanos conducted an RDD dual frame (land- and cell-lines) hybrid telephone and online random survey of 1051 Canadians, 18 years of age or older, from June 26 to June 28, 2026, as part of…
Climate Action Seen as Urgent: Canadians Ready for Water Infrastructure Investment. (International Institute for Sustainable Development/Nanos Research)
The research gauged the opinions among Canadians on climate change, the state of Canada’s water infrastructure and natural infrastructure. Nanos conducted an RDD dual frame (land- and cell-lines) hybrid telephone and online random survey of 2219 Canadians, 18 years of age or older, from February 28 to March 19, 2026.…
Canadians are over three times more likely to rate Mark Carney’s handling of the economy as good rather than poor. (Bloomberg/Nanos)
The research gauged the views of Canadians on Prime Minister Mark Carney’s job of handling the economy. Nanos conducted an RDD dual frame (land- and cell-lines) hybrid telephone and online random survey of 1051 Canadians, 18 years of age or older, from June 26 to 28, 2026, as part of…
Slim majority of Canadians against federal government’s proposal to privatize airports. (Bloomberg/Nanos)
Canadians are over two times more likely to oppose (34%) or somewhat oppose (19%) the government’s proposal to privatize airports than they are to support (10%) or somewhat support this (22%). A notable 15 per cent of Canadians report being unsure. Results are generally consistent across demographic groups. Nanos conducted…
Liberal cushion shrinks with economic concerns front of mind. (Nanos)
The Liberals continue to lead federal voting intentions, with their advantage over the Conservatives shrinking into the single digits. Mark Carney remains the preferred choice for prime minister, while jobs, the economy and cost-of-living pressures continue to rank among Canadians’ top concerns. -Nik Nanos, Chief Data Scientist The Weekly Nanos…
Economic mood stuck in neutral. (Bloomberg/Nanos Research)
Canada’s economic confidence has remained broadly stable. The Bloomberg-Nanos Canadian Confidence Index stood at 51.24, slightly higher than four weeks earlier and just above the neutral benchmark. Views on personal finances and job security were largely unchanged, while expectations for the economy and housing have improved modestly. – Nik Nanos,…
Canadians split on Alto High-Speed Rail as a Government priority (CTV News/Nanos)
Nanos was retained to conduct research to gauge the views of Canadians on the importance of the Alto High-Speed Rail Project as a government priority. Nanos conducted an RDD dual frame (land- and cell-lines) hybrid telephone and online random survey of 1,051 Canadians, 18 years of age or older, from…
The Great Canadian Staycation: Economic Anxiety Trims Summer Travel. (CTV News/Nanos)
Nanos Research was retained to conduct public opinion research to understand the impact of the economy on Canadians’ vacation plans, as well as changes to international travel plans, and participation in community events. Nanos conducted an RDD dual frame (land- and cell-lines) hybrid telephone and online random survey of 1,051…
Canadians overwhelmingly want national unity, but many believe it is weakening (Globe and Mail/Nanos)
A vast majority of Canadians say it is important (77%) or somewhat important (11%) for Canada to remain a united country. Nanos conducted an RDD dual frame (land- and cell-lines) hybrid telephone and online random survey of 1,051 Canadians, 18 years of age or older, from June 26th to 28th,…
Canadians prioritize growing oil and gas exports over meeting emission reduction targets (Nanos/Bloomberg)
The research gauged the opinions of Canadians on the priority of the Government of Canada regarding meeting the target to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and focusing on oil growth and gas exports. It also explores views on building a new oil pipeline from Alberta to BC. Nanos conducted an RDD…
Liberals lead by 13 points – Carney ahead of Poilievre by 26 points on preferred PM. (Nanos)
Canada’s federal landscape shows limited movement. The Liberals stand at 43.8%, ahead of the Conservatives at 30.4% and the NDP at 12.0%, while the Bloc is at 6.5% and the Greens at 5.2%. Carney continues to have a significant advantage over Poilievre on the preferred PM tracking. Economic concerns remain…
Beyond CUSMA: Crisis, Co-operation and the Relationship Ahead (University of Calgary School of Public Policy New North America Initiative/Nanos Research/Ipsos Public Affairs)
Nanos conducted two nationally representative surveys in Canada on behalf of the University of Calgary School of Public Policy New North America Initiative. The research gauged the views of Canadians on the Canada-U.S. relationship, their views of other countries, free trade, trade relations, cooperation with the United States, and the…
Canadian economic sentiment sputtering in neutral. (Bloomberg/Nanos Research)
Canadian economic sentiment remains stable. The Bloomberg‑Nanos index stood at 50.88, up from 50.70 four weeks earlier and close to neutral. Current conditions eased slightly, with the pocketbook measure at 51.82, while expectations rose to 49.93. Overall levels remain below the longer-term average of 54.73 and the recent peak of…
Canadians firmly believe in the importance of ensuring control over food supply and defending the interests of the dairy sector in trade negotiations. (Dairy Farmers of Canada/Nanos)
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 1051 Canadians, 18 years of age or older, between June 26 and 28, 2026, as part of an…
Canadians view free trade in North America as important to the national economy and express support for maintaining an agreement. (The Chicago Council on Global Affairs/Nanos)
The research gauged the views of Canadians on the importance of relationships with other parties to the Canadian economy, the impact of USMCA on the Canadian economy, and their preferred path forward for Canadian leaders as it relates to USMCA and Canada-U.S. relations. Nanos conducted an RDD dual frame (land-…
A good place to live, a harder place to buy (Chatham-Kent Association of Realtors/Nanos Research)
The research gauged the opinions among residents of Chatham-Kent on the outlook of the region, taxes, development charges, municipal leaders support, top concerns, quality of life, aging and downsizing and factors impacting the demand for housing. Nanos conducted an RDD dual frame (land- and cell-lines) random telephone survey of 504…
Liberals 43.5, Conservatives 31.5, NDP 11.4 (Nanos)
The Liberals continue to lead the Nanos Ballot numbers at 43.5%, maintaining their lead over the Conservatives at 31.5%, with other parties trailing. Economic concerns, jobs, inflation and the cost of living remain the most prominent issues of national concern, alongside housing and Trump/US relations. -Nik Nanos, Chief Data Scientist…
Canada’s economic mood: hovering at neutral (Bloomberg/Nanos Research)
Canadian consumer confidence remains subdued, with the composite index edging down to 50.42 from 51.73 four weeks earlier, remaining close to neutral. Household sentiment has weakened, as the pocketbook measure declined to 51.48 from 55.01, reflecting softer views on personal finances and job security. Expectations improved modestly to 49.36 but…
Housing and Affordability Top Concerns and Windsor-Essex Residents Want Action. (Windsor-Essex County Association of Realtors/Nanos Research)
The research gauged the opinions among residents of Windsor-Essex on quality of life, local services, housing affordability, economic concerns, trade and tariffs, municipal priorities, infrastructure projects, public safety, and voting intentions ahead of the 2026 municipal and provincial elections. It also examines attitudes toward community growth, downtown revitalization, healthcare access,…
Most British Columbians Have a Family Physician but Face Challenges in Access to Timely Care (BC College of Family Physicians/Nanos Research)
The research gauged the opinions among residents of British Columbia on topics such as making healthcare better, who they prefer to receive care from, whether they have a regular family physician and their confidence on getting an appointment within a reasonable amount of time. Nanos conducted an online non-probability representative…



















