Economy, inflation and U.S. relations among top issues; Liberals lead. (Nanos)

Economy, inflation and U.S. relations among top issues; Liberals lead. (Nanos)

May 19, 2026

Economic concerns continue to dominate, with jobs and inflation at the forefront. Strained relations with the United States remain closely tied to this uncertainty. The Liberals maintain their lead over the Conservatives, with Mark Carney remaining as the preferred choice for prime minister, suggesting a largely stable political landscape shaped…

Four out of five Canadians believe that future governments should continue to choose independent senators. Familiarity with the role of the Senate of Canada hits tracking low. (Senator Dasko/Nanos Research)

Four out of five Canadians believe that future governments should continue to choose independent senators. Familiarity with the role of the Senate of Canada hits tracking low. (Senator Dasko/Nanos Research)

May 12, 2026

Positive impressions of Canadian senators on the rise: For the first time since the start of tracking, Canadians have a net positive view of someone who is a senator (41% positive/somewhat positive; 36% negative/somewhat negative). Nanos conducted an RDD dual frame (land- and cell-lines) hybrid telephone and online random survey…

Canadians are two times more likely to believe the country will be better off than worse off with the Liberals moving from a minority government to a majority. (Globe and Mail/Nanos)

Canadians are two times more likely to believe the country will be better off than worse off with the Liberals moving from a minority government to a majority. (Globe and Mail/Nanos)

May 11, 2026

This survey gauges the views of Canadians on how the Liberals moving from a minority government to a majority will affect the country. Nanos conducted an RDD dual frame (land- and cell-lines) hybrid telephone and online random survey of 1,003 Canadians, 18 years of age or older, between May 3rd…

Most Canadians still hold the view that boycotting US made goods and travel to the US is helpful to strengthening Canada’s bargaining position. (CTV News/Nanos)

Most Canadians still hold the view that boycotting US made goods and travel to the US is helpful to strengthening Canada’s bargaining position. (CTV News/Nanos)

May 7, 2026

The research gauged the opinions among Canadians on boycotting US goods and travel. Nanos conducted an RDD dual frame (land- and cell-lines) hybrid telephone and online random survey of 1,003 Canadians, 18 years of age or older, between May 3rd and 6th, 2026 as part of an omnibus survey. The…

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…