The research gauged the opinions among Canadians on their perceptions and concerns regarding economic conditions and housing affordability. Respondents were asked about their expectations for the next generation’s standard of living, with options ranging from higher to lower standards compared to today. Additionally, the survey gauged individuals’ worries about their…

Close to 3 in 5 Canadians say they are somewhat not comfortable (20%) or not comfortable (37%) with having more private health care options in Canada that allow people to pay more to have shorter wait times, while just over four in ten are comfortable (19%) or somewhat comfortable (22%)…

“As of September 14th, the PQ holds a marginal lead in the ballot race while the premier contest is still highly competitive. The CAQ led by Christine Fréchette retains an issue-management advantage on economic and trade matters. On improving the finances of Quebecers, it is a horse race.” Nik Nanos,…

The research gauged the opinion of Canadians on advice and the benefits of a young person thinking about starting a business, the supports or resources that matter most, the exposure to entrepreneurship growing up, the barriers facing young people who want to start a business, the risk factor of artificial…

Relations with the United States now the top national concern at 27.5%, ahead of jobs and the economy (21.1%), the political landscape remains shaped by economic and international uncertainty. The Liberals continue to hold a clear lead at 48.3%, compared with 30.9% for the Conservatives and 10.9% for the NDP,…

This research gauged the opinion of Canadians on streaming services financially supporting the creation of Canadian content. 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…

Canadian consumer confidence eased in early September, with the Bloomberg Nanos Canadian Confidence Index lowering to 50.38 from 53.38 four weeks earlier. The decline was driven by softer expectations for the economy and real estate, while views on personal finances and job security remained comparatively stable. – Nik Nanos, Chief…

The research gauged the opinions among Canadians on their views towards cyber insurance. Nanos conducted an online non-probability representative survey of 1,569 Canadians, 25 years of age or older, between January 23rd and January 27th, 2026. Although no margin of error applies, for comparison purposes, a probability sample of 1,569…

Three in four support restricting social media access for under-16s: Seventy-seven per cent of Canadians and 73 per cent of Americans believe their countries should, to one extent or another, consider policies that ban or restrict social media use for people under the age of 16. Nanos Research and NORC…

Views on the importance of oil and gas to Canada’s economy increases compared to six months ago – A strong majority of Canadians say oil and gas is important to Canada’s current economy (87%) and future economy (71%). This is an increase when compared to six months ago (81% and…

Federal political preferences remain broadly unchanged in the latest Nanos tracking. The Liberals stand at 47.3% support, followed by the Conservatives at 31.3%, while the NDP records 10.8%. Mark Carney remains the preferred choice for prime minister at 55.2, compared with 21.3% for Pierre Poilievre. Meanwhile, Donald Trump and the…

Canadian confidence held its score since the last wave of tracking, with the Bloomberg Nanos Canadian Confidence Index at 51.80. Views on personal finances and job security were stronger, reflected in a Pocketbook Index score of 54.83. Expectations for the economy and housing were weaker, leaving the Expectations Index at…

Canadians overwhelmingly reject the recent trade deal with the US – A strong majority of Canadians support (75%) or somewhat support (10%) Canada rejecting the trade deal with the US despite potential economic concerns. Nanos conducted an RDD dual frame (land- and cell-lines) hybrid telephone and online random survey of…

Concern about Trump/US relations is now statistically tied with jobs/the economy. Of note, in the immediate wake of the Carney government breaking off talks with the Americans, the gap between the Liberals and the Conservative narrowed to 11 points in the Nanos weekly tracking. -Nik Nanos, Chief Data Scientist The…

Canadian consumer confidence showed negative pressure immediately on the escalation of trade tensions with the United States.  The forward looking Expectations Sub-indice declined, in a seven day period, from 51.61 to 49.70 points on the 100 point diffusion index.  Any score above 50 is positive while a score below 50…

The Weekly Nanos Tracking is produced by the Nanos Research Corporation, headquartered in Canada, which operates in Canada and the United States. The data is based on random interviews with 1,000 Canadian consumers (recruited by RDD land- and cell-line sample), using a four-week rolling average of 250 respondents each week,…

Canadians remain preoccupied with their pocketbooks, but a new worry is climbing fast. Jobs and the economy still tops the list of unprompted national concerns at 20.2%, little changed from 21.1% four weeks ago, while inflation edges up to 11.3%. The striking movement is Trump and relations with the United…

Canadian confidence is climbing the wall of worry. The Bloomberg Nanos Canadian Confidence Index stands at 52.81, up from 52.55 four weeks ago and within sight of its twelve-month high of 54.19. The advance is one of expectation rather than experience. Only 13 per cent of Canadians say they are…

2 in 3 Canadians approve or somewhat approve of the way Prime Minister Mark Carney has handled trade negotiations with the US, while three in ten Canadians say they somewhat disapprove or disapprove of this. Nanos conducted an RDD dual frame (land- and cell-lines) hybrid telephone and online random survey…

3 in 4 Canadians believe that keeping U.S. liquor out of government owned liquor stores is the best path forward for provincial governments, while less than one in five (18%) say provincial governments should put U.S. liquor back on the shelves. Nanos conducted an RDD dual frame (land- and cell-lines)…