Importance mean scores hit an all time low for both creating jobs (8.1 out of 10 points) and creating trade policies encouraging investment (8.0 out of 10 points). Being energy self-sufficient remains the most important policy related to security for Canadians (mean score of 8.5 out of 10), returning to…

In 2023, four of the nine social and environmental issues of concern received their lowest confidence scores in the ten years of tracking. Investing in our education (2.4 out of 10 in 2022; 2.3 out of 10 in 2023) and ensuring Canadians have a high standard of living (2.3 out…

Nanos tracks unprompted issues of concern every week. To access full weekly national and regional tracking visit the Nanos subscriber data portal. With concern about inflation numerically topping top issues of concern the Conservatives have an 11-point lead over the Liberals. – Nik Nanos The Weekly Nanos Tracking is produced…

Although confidence remains generally neutral, overall consumer sentiment is more positive than back in November. -Nik Nanos, Chief Data Scientist Nanos conducted an RDD dual frame (land- and cell-lines) telephone random survey of 1,061 respondents in Canada. This report is based on the four waves of tracking ending January 12th,…

Overall, pessimism and anger continue to be the top emotions Canadians say best describe their views of the federal government in Ottawa. Feelings of satisfaction with the federal government hit an all time low at 12 per cent since tracking started. Feelings of disinterest are on the rise in Quebec…

The research gauged opinions of Canadians on whether the government is doing a good job at introducing affordable housing policies, and the top ranted actions that would have a positive impact on affordable housing in Canada. Nanos conducted an RDD dual frame (land- and cell-lines) hybrid telephone and online random…

A strong majority of Canadians say temporary foreign workers are important (48%) or somewhat important (34%) to Canada’s economy. Older Canadians (55 plus) are more likely to say temporary foreign workers are important (56%) than younger Canadians (38%). The research gauged the views of Canadians on temporary foreign workers, specifically…

Nanos tracks unprompted issues of concern every week. To access full weekly national and regional tracking visit the Nanos subscriber data portal. Conservatives continue to retain a comfortable double-digit advantage over the Liberals. Canadians are most likely to cite inflation and jobs/the economy as top unprompted national issues of concern.…

Forward-looking expectations have been trending upward over the past four weeks and moving from negative into neutral territory.  The four-week gains have been driven by positive views on the future value of real estate and also on the future strength of the Canadian economy. -Nik Nanos, Chief Data Scientist Nanos…

The research gauged the views of Canadians on the current federal government, the direction of the country, the relationship between the federal and provincial governments, and Canada’s international reputation. Nanos conducted an RDD dual frame (land- and cell-lines) hybrid telephone and online random survey of 1,006 Canadians, 18 years of…

The research gauged the opinions of members of the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) and the Ontario Council of Hospital Unions (OCHU) on current satisfaction at their jobs, current welfare in relation to their position, and their level of confidence in improvements to working conditions in the coming year.…

Close to one in two Canadians would prefer the next federal election take place as soon as possible (29%) or in 2024 (17%), while one in three would prefer 2025 (33%) and 17 per cent have no preference. Nanos conducted an RDD dual frame (land-and cell-lines) hybrid telephone and online…

1 in 2 Canadians with a mortgage say they are concerned (24%) or somewhat concerned (28%) about their ability to make their mortgage payments when their mortgage renews. Younger Canadians (18 to 34) are more likely to be concerned (29%) or somewhat concerned (34%) about this than those 55 plus…

An increasing proportion of Canadians want Canada to accept fewer immigrants in 2024 compared to 2023 (61%; an eight-percentage point increase from September 2023), while the proportion who want to accept more immigrants continues to decline (five per cent; 17% in 2020). Nanos conducted an RDD dual frame (land- and…

Nanos was retained by CTV News to conduct research among Canadians to gauge their views on the top priority for the House of Commons in 2024. Rising cost of living remains the top issue Canadians want the House of Commons to prioritize in 2024. Nanos conducted an RDD dual frame…

Canadian consumer confidence continues to sputter in neutral as 2023 closes out. Of note, a year ago consumer confidence was net negative with a score below 50 on the 100-point diffusion index. -Nik Nanos, Chief Data Scientist Nanos conducted an RDD dual frame (land- and cell-lines) telephone random survey of…

Nanos tracks unprompted issues of concern every week. To access full weekly national and regional tracking visit the Nanos subscriber data portal. Nanos tracking for 2023 closes out with the Conservatives enjoying a 13-point lead in ballot support and Poilievre with a 12-point advantage on preferred PM tracking. – Nik…

Nanos tracks unprompted issues of concern every week. To access full weekly national and regional tracking visit the Nanos subscriber data portal. The federal Conservatives continue to enjoy a comfortable advantage over the Liberals in ballot support. Poilievre has registered the highest score on the preferred PM tracking compared to…

While the close of 2022 Canadian consumer confidence was clearly in negative territory with a score of 45 points on the 100 point diffusion index that tracks sentiment, 2023 is closing out with neutral consumer confidence. -Nik Nanos, Chief Data Scientist Nanos conducted an RDD dual frame (land- and cell-lines)…

The research gauged opinions of Canadians on their personal finances compared to 2015 and the most important issue that would influence which party or candidate they would vote for. Nanos conducted an RDD dual frame (land- and cell-lines) hybrid telephone and online random survey of 1,069 Canadians, 18 years of…