Canadians who embrace 1.4% or lower threshold for defence spending hits low. Strong majority good with two percent of GDP or greater spending. (CTV News/Nanos)

Canadians who embrace 1.4% or lower threshold for defence spending hits low. Strong majority good with two percent of GDP or greater spending. (CTV News/Nanos)

May 6, 2026

The research gauged the opinions among Canadians on military spending and defence cooperation. It explores whether Canada should change its defence budget in response to calls for higher NATO contributions. Nanos conducted an RDD dual frame (land- and cell-lines) hybrid telephone and online random survey of 1099 Canadians, 18 years…

Canadians concerned about jobs/the economy: Liberals 45, Conservatives 32, NDP 11. (Nanos)

Canadians concerned about jobs/the economy: Liberals 45, Conservatives 32, NDP 11. (Nanos)

May 5, 2026

Jobs and growth dominate national concern, with inflation close behind. The Liberals maintain a ballot advantage, reflected in the Party Power Index which measures overall brand strength of the parties. -Nik Nanos, Chief Data Scientist The Weekly Nanos Tracking is produced by the Nanos Research Corporation, headquartered in Canada, which…

Most Canadians want their country to join the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons despite opposition it might receive from the United States. (International Physicians for the Prevention of Nuclear War Canada/Nanos)

Most Canadians want their country to join the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons despite opposition it might receive from the United States. (International Physicians for the Prevention of Nuclear War Canada/Nanos)

Apr 28, 2026

The research gauged the views of Canadians on nuclear weapons, namely on their level of support for signing and ratifying the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons (TPNW), Canada’s preparedness to deal with a nuclear weapon detonation, and their views on eliminating nuclear weapons. Nanos conducted an RDD dual…

Liberals 45, Conservatives 32 – Carney ahead of Poilievre by 24 points on preferred PM tracking (Nanos)

Liberals 45, Conservatives 32 – Carney ahead of Poilievre by 24 points on preferred PM tracking (Nanos)

Apr 28, 2026

Canada’s political landscape remains tilted towards the incumbents, though with signs of restlessness beneath the surface. Economic pressures continue to dominate public concern, with jobs, inflation and the broader cost of living crowding out other issues. Support for the governing Liberals remains well ahead of their rivals, while the Conservatives…

F-35 vs Gripen-E: Mission more important than jobs or defence cooperation when choosing the best jet fighter solution for the Royal Canadian Air Force (The Globe and Mail/Nanos)

F-35 vs Gripen-E: Mission more important than jobs or defence cooperation when choosing the best jet fighter solution for the Royal Canadian Air Force (The Globe and Mail/Nanos)

Apr 22, 2026

Canadians continue to prefer that the procurement of fighter jets is based on the best solution for the Royal Canadian Air Force. There has been a marginal decrease in those who prefer moving forward with the option that creates the greatest number of Canadian jobs. Nanos conducted an RDD dual…

From Trump Fear to Job Jitters – Canada’s top concern moves home, and the Liberals benefit (Nanos)

From Trump Fear to Job Jitters – Canada’s top concern moves home, and the Liberals benefit (Nanos)

Apr 21, 2026

The Canadian electorate is settling into a reality shaped by pocketbook anxiety. Jobs and the economy now dominate the national conversation at 23 per cent—up sharply from four weeks ago, while concern over Trump and American relations has cooled markedly, slipping to single digits. Mark Carney’s Liberals enjoy a comfortable…

Canadians want a diversified energy export portfolio – Believe governments in Canada are doing a poor job at creating a positive investment environment for energy projects. (Positive Energy/Nanos Research)

Canadians want a diversified energy export portfolio – Believe governments in Canada are doing a poor job at creating a positive investment environment for energy projects. (Positive Energy/Nanos Research)

Apr 15, 2026

Four in five Canadians rate oil and gas as important to Canada’s current economy (score of 7-10 out of 10) (81%). Additionally, around three in five (63%) see oil and gas as important to the future economy, down 7 percentage points since February 2025 but still representing a 22-point increase…

Canadians strongly support Canada strengthening economic and trade ties with the European Union – Close to three in five support Canada joining the EU. (The Globe and Mail/Nanos)

Canadians strongly support Canada strengthening economic and trade ties with the European Union – Close to three in five support Canada joining the EU. (The Globe and Mail/Nanos)

Apr 13, 2026

This survey gauged the views of Canadians on the European union. Nanos conducted an RDD dual frame (land- and cell-lines) hybrid telephone and online random survey of 1,099 Canadians, 18 years of age or older, between March 31st to April 4th, 2026, as part of an omnibus survey. The margin…