Trudeau marginally more trusted than Poilievre to deal with the outcome of the upcoming US Presidential election. (CTV News/Nanos)

Trudeau marginally more trusted than Poilievre to deal with the outcome of the upcoming US Presidential election. (CTV News/Nanos)

Sep 10, 2024

Canadians are marginally more likely to trust Justin Trudeau than Pierre Poilievre to deal with the outcome of the upcoming US presidential election. Women are more likely to trust Justin Trudeau (45%) than men (31%). Residents of the Prairies are more likely to trust Pierre Poilievre (44%) than the national…

Consumer confidence hits a two-year high concurrent with rate cut announcement (Bloomberg/Nanos)

Consumer confidence hits a two-year high concurrent with rate cut announcement (Bloomberg/Nanos)

Sep 9, 2024

Consumer confidence has hit a numeric score not seen since May 2022.  This weekly tracking score has occurred concurrently with a cut in interest rates from Canada’s central bank. -Nik Nanos, Chief Data Scientist Nanos conducted an RDD dual frame (land- and cell-lines) telephone random survey of 1,120 respondents in…

Nearly two thirds of Canadians support or somewhat support the proposed 100% tax on Chinese-made electric vehicles (Globe and Mail/Nanos)

Nearly two thirds of Canadians support or somewhat support the proposed 100% tax on Chinese-made electric vehicles (Globe and Mail/Nanos)

Sep 6, 2024

Over three in five Canadians support (43%) or somewhat support (20%) 100% tax on all Chinese-made electric vehicles, while just over one in four oppose (10%) or somewhat oppose (17%) this. Older Canadians (55 plus) were more likely to support this (52% support, 22% somewhat support) than younger Canadians (18-34)(33%…

Canadians are divided but marginally more likely to support or somewhat support Liberals and NDP continuing to work together to avoid an early election. (Globe and Mail/Nanos)

Canadians are divided but marginally more likely to support or somewhat support Liberals and NDP continuing to work together to avoid an early election. (Globe and Mail/Nanos)

Sep 5, 2024

Nanos was retained by the Globe and Mail to conduct research among Canadians to gauge their views on the potential continuation of collaboration between the Liberal Party and the NDP in the House of Commons into 2025 and found that Canadians are divided but marginally more likely to support or…

Views on real estate remain net positive but near five-month numeric low (Bloomberg/Nanos)

Views on real estate remain net positive but near five-month numeric low (Bloomberg/Nanos)

Aug 26, 2024

Overall Canadian consumer confidence remains net positive.  Of note, positive views on the future value of real estate are near a five-month low but still outpace negative views on real estate. -Nik Nanos, Chief Data Scientist Nanos conducted an RDD dual frame (land- and cell-lines) telephone random survey of 1,092…

Democrats go from trailing to leading on chances of victory in Presidential race with Harris candidacy according to Canadians (Bloomberg/Nanos)

Democrats go from trailing to leading on chances of victory in Presidential race with Harris candidacy according to Canadians (Bloomberg/Nanos)

Aug 20, 2024

Canadians are more likely believe that Kamala Harris will win the next U.S presidential election (51%) than Donald Trump (34%); a sharp increase compared to previous wave of research where close to one in four Canadians thought Joe Biden was most likely to win (27%; Trump: 38%). Nanos conducted an…

Generational Divide – Canadians over 60 have highest consumer confidence under 60 less confident (Bloomberg/Nanos)

Generational Divide – Canadians over 60 have highest consumer confidence under 60 less confident (Bloomberg/Nanos)

Aug 19, 2024

Although overall consumer confidence remains marginally positive there is a significant generational divide.  Canadians 60 and over have the highest consumer confidence compared to all other age cohorts.  Those over 60 are likely the least affected by the rising cost of living. -Nik Nanos, Chief Data Scientist Nanos conducted an…

Canadians think higher business taxes in Canada than the US will harm jobs and investment; most favour matching US rates (Means and Ways at Compass Rose/Nanos)

Canadians think higher business taxes in Canada than the US will harm jobs and investment; most favour matching US rates (Means and Ways at Compass Rose/Nanos)

Aug 19, 2024

The research gauged the opinions among Canadians on the impact of business tax rates in Canada compared to those in the United States. The aim is to understand public sentiment on whether Canadian business taxes should be higher, lower, or similar to those in the U.S. Additionally, it explores perceived…

People split on concern over the personal safety of federal party leaders; support for increasing taxpayer dollars for personal security of federal party leaders is also divided. (CTV News/Nanos)

People split on concern over the personal safety of federal party leaders; support for increasing taxpayer dollars for personal security of federal party leaders is also divided. (CTV News/Nanos)

Aug 12, 2024

While one in two Canadians report being concerned (12%) or somewhat concerned (38%) about the personal safety of Canada’s federal party leaders, just under one in two report being unconcerned (27%) or somewhat unconcerned (21%). Nanos conducted an RDD dual frame (land- and cell-lines) hybrid telephone and online random survey…

Forward look on consumer confidence shows possible signs of softening (Bloomberg/Nanos)

Forward look on consumer confidence shows possible signs of softening (Bloomberg/Nanos)

Aug 12, 2024

The forward-looking Expectations Sub-indice numerically slid below the Pocketbook Sub-indice for the first time in four months – largely on softening views on the future value of real estate. -Nik Nanos, Chief Data Scientist Nanos conducted an RDD dual frame (land- and cell-lines) telephone random survey of 1,032 respondents in…

Canadians more likely to believe appointing Carney as Finance Minister would strengthen, rather than weaken the Liberal Party’s election chances > Many say there would be no impact (Globe and Mail/Nanos)

Canadians more likely to believe appointing Carney as Finance Minister would strengthen, rather than weaken the Liberal Party’s election chances > Many say there would be no impact (Globe and Mail/Nanos)

Aug 12, 2024

Nanos Research was retained by the Globe and Mail to conduct research among Canadians to gauge their impressions of Liberal political figures and potential Liberal Party leaders, as well as the potential impact on the federal election if Mark Carney was appointed as Finance Minister. Nanos conducted an RDD dual…