Recent Reports
Somewhere in the middle: Neutral views dominate Ottawa’s outlook as City Hall receives a mixed report card on listening. (CTV News Ottawa/Nanos)
“Residents of Ottawa give mixed reviews on the job that Ottawa City Hall does at listening to citizens. Ottawa residents are twice as likely to rate that the city is going in the right direction (34%) than the wrong direction (15%), 48% are neutral on the direction the city is…
Room to grow: Ottawa residents put infrastructure and affordability at the top of their housing agenda. (CTV News Ottawa/Nanos)
“Infrastructure and affordability lead Ottawa residents’ housing priorities. Nearly four in ten choose improving infrastructure to support growth, while just over one in three choose keeping homes affordable – both well ahead of protecting existing neighbourhoods or building more homes. “ Nik Nanos, Chief Data Scientist October 11, 2026 CTV…
The transit test: Transit dominates Ottawa’s agenda ahead of the mayoral election. (CTV News Ottawa/Nanos)
“Majority of Ottawa residents cite transit as the top priority for improvement. Top solutions include better LRT service and more reliable buses.” Nik Nanos, Chief Data Scientist October 10, 2026 CTV News Ottawa/Nanos conducted a RDD dual frame (cell- and land-lines) hybrid random telephone and online survey of 762 residents…
Sutcliffe holds commanding lead with Leiper as only potential mayoral challenger – Sutcliffe ahead across City except downtown where Leiper has edge. (CTV News Ottawa/Nanos)
“Mark Sutcliffe holds a commanding advantage in Ottawa’s mayoral race among decided voters, securing 53% support compared with 31% for Jeff Leiper. Neil Saravanamuttoo trails at 8%, while Alex Lawson stands at 7%. Among all voters, 23% remain undecided, meaning nearly one in four voters are still up for grabs.…
The Feel-Good Factor: Positive emotions towards Ottawa are on the rise as optimism and satisfaction strengthen nationally. (Nanos)
The research gauged the opinions among Canadians on their feelings towards the federal government in Ottawa. Nanos conducted an RDD dual frame (cell- and land-lines) hybrid telephone and online random survey of 1057 Canadians, 18 years of age or older, from September 27th to 29th, 2026, as part of an…
Housing affordability a major concern: Residents support reducing red tape, lowering development charges and making the HST reduction permanent. (Woodstock Ingersoll Tillsonburg & Area Association of REALTORS®/Nanos)
The research gauged the views of residents in the Woodstock Ingersoll Tillsonburg & Area Association of Realtors® on quality of life, the housing market, municipal taxes, housing and rental affordability, the local economy, development charges and the job done by municipal governments. Nanos conducted an RDD dual frame (cell- and…
Toronto Decides: Stuck in traffic and squeezed by costs, Toronto voters say congestion, transit and affordability are top concerns. (CP24/CTV News Toronto/Nanos)
“Toronto’s mayoral race is unfolding against a backdrop of mounting affordability pressures. Traffic tops residents’ quality-of-life concerns, while housing costs and property taxes are leading affordability priorities. Nearly three-quarters say Toronto has become less affordable over the last four years. Many residents report cutting discretionary spending and delaying major purchases,…
Toronto Decides: Toronto-East York boosts Chow advantage – Chow 52.4%, Bradford 42.6%, Alexander 4.0%. (CP24/CTV News Toronto/Nanos)
“Toronto’s mayoral election is shaping up as a two-candidate race. Olivia Chow holds a citywide lead over Brad Bradford and draws her strongest support from Toronto-East York, where she exceeds 60%, while also leading in Scarborough. One in five report still being up for grabs. Beyond the ballot, nearly eight…
Stability at the ballot, inflation worry on the rise: LPC 49.1, CPC 28.2, NDP 10.9 (Nanos)
Canada’s federal political landscape remains relatively stable, with the Liberals maintaining a lead in national ballot support and a stronger overall party index than their competitors. Mark Carney continues to be the most widely preferred choice for prime minister. Economic issues remain Canadians’ foremost concern, while concern about cost-of-living pressures…
Confidence lands on neutral as expectations weaken. (Bloomberg/Nanos)
Canadian confidence is treading water. The Bloomberg-Nanos Canadian Confidence Index slipped to 50.45 from 51.80 four weeks earlier. Confidence in personal finances and job security remains comparatively resilient, but expectations for the broader economy and housing market have softened. The result is a public mood marked less by alarm than…
Not ready for takeoff: Canadians remain skeptical of private control at major airports. (CTV News/Nanos)
Canadians are more likely to oppose or somewhat oppose (47%) allowing private investors to operate Canada’s four largest airports rather than support or somewhat support this proposal (38%). Under one five are unsure (15%). Nanos conducted an RDD dual frame (cell and landlines) hybrid telephone and online random survey of…
A doctor’s new assistant: Canadians see promise in healthcare AI but want healthcare professionals in charge. (The Santis-Nanos Canadian Health Perspective)
The research gauged the views of Canadians on artificial intelligence in the healthcare system. Nanos conducted an RDD dual frame (land- and cell-lines) hybrid telephone and online random survey of 1037 Canadians, 18 years of age or older, from August 30 to September 2, 2026 as part of an omnibus…
Canadians want control over their food supply and a firm defence of dairy farmers 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 (cell- and land-lines) hybrid telephone and online random survey of 1057 Canadians, 18 years of age or older, between September 27 and 29, 2026, as part of an…
A path to more physicians: Top priorities for Canadians include repatriating doctors who have trained abroad and streamlining international licensing. (Medical Council of Canada/Nanos)
The research gauged the views of Canadians on ways in which to address the doctor shortage, their views on whether various types of assessments should be mandatory for physicians licensed to practice in other countries looking to move to Canada and practice medicine, and their views on various models that…
Carney and Liberals hit new long term high. Liberals at 50 percent support, Carney at 62 on preferred PM tracking. (Nanos)
Prime Minister Mark Carney has reached a new high as Canadians’ preferred choice for prime minister, while the Liberals continue to lead federal voting intentions. The Conservatives remain in second place and the NDP trails behind. Canadians continue to focus on relations with Donald Trump and the United States, the…
Pocketbook resilient as outlook drifting in neutral. (Bloomberg/Nanos Research)
Canadian consumer confidence was little changed in late September. The Bloomberg Nanos Canadian Confidence Index stands at 50.88, compared with 51.72 four weeks earlier. Views of personal finances and job security improved modestly, with the Pocketbook Index rising to 54.67 from 53.75. At the same time, expectations for the economy…
Accessibility needs are being mostly met, but distance remains a barrier to arts participation. (Business / Arts/NAC/Nanos)
Accessibility is working for most culture-goers, but improvement opportunities remain: One in five culture-goers report having accessibility or accommodation needs (12%) or attending with someone who does (10%). Accessibility needs are reported as being met by two in three culture-goers (66% score 7-10 out of 10). However, nearly one third…
Canadians turn their attention to the US while keeping an eye on the economy. Liberals ahead by 17 points. (Nanos)
Canadian political preferences remain broadly stable, with the Liberals leading federal ballot support at 48.1 per cent, followed by the Conservatives at 31.0 per cent and the NDP at 11.2 per cent. Mark Carney is the most frequently selected choice for prime minister, ahead of Pierre Poilievre. Among national issues,…
Canadian confidence slips below neutral for first time in about five months (Bloomberg/Nanos Research)
The Bloomberg Nanos Canadian Confidence Index moved below the neutral 50-point mark, declining from 52.81 four weeks ago to 49.86. The change reflected lower expectations for the economy and housing market, while assessments of personal finances and job security remained relatively stable. Overall confidence is below both its 2026 average…
Carney’s positive score handling US trade issues ramps up. (Bloomberg News/Nanos)
This research gauged the opinion of Canadians on trade with the United States. Nanos conducted an RDD dual frame (land- and cell-lines) hybrid telephone and online random survey of 1037 Canadians, 18 years of age or older, from August 30 and September 2, 2026, as part of an omnibus survey.…














