Canadian consumer confidence is starting to trend in a positive direction.  Of note, the Expectations Sub-indice which projects into the future has hit the highest levels not seen since May 2022.  Based on the past track record of the index as a leading indicator, this suggests a likely GDP lift…

Canadians are over five times more likely to prefer Joe Biden (70%) over Donald Trump (13%) when it comes to having a positive relationship between Canada and the US. Over one in ten (14%) say there would be no difference between the two US Presidential candidates. Nanos conducted an RDD…

Asked which way would be best to increase the Liberal’s chances of winning the next federal election, Canadians most frequently say having someone other than Justin Trudeau lead the party in the next election (39%). This was followed by focusing on more economic issues (25%). One in five believe nothing…

Since the last wave, a majority of Canadians continue to support or somewhat support the Government of Canada for using the Emergencies Act in response to the Freedom Convoy Protest. Canadians aged 55 and plus (71%) were more likely to support or somewhat support the use of the Emergencies act…

Canadians are marginally more likely to say they are not concerned or somewhat not concerned rather than concerned or somewhat concerned about the United States increasing security measures at the Canada-US border for Canadians wishing to visit the US. Women and older Canadians (55 plus)(51% each) are more likely to…

Three in 4 Canadians think relations between Canada and the US will be worse or somewhat worse if Donald Trump is elected to replace US President Joe Biden in the next US elections. Canadians aged 55 and plus are more likely to think they will be worse (62%) or somewhat…

About one in two Canadians (52%) now say they are satisfied with Canada as a country (mean of 5.9 out of 10), which is a decrease compared to 2021 (74%, mean of 7.2). Younger Canadians (18-34) and men report the lowest level of satisfaction (mean of 5.3 and 5.4, respectively)…

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 currently enjoy a 15 point lead over the Liberals. Of note, CPC leader Pierre Poilievre is the top choice as Prime Minister and has hit…

Canadians and Americans agree that China is the greatest priority for inspecting goods (63% of Canadians, 53% of Americans). North Americans also chose Chinese visitors to be questioned most thoroughly, the highest percentage from both countries in all 18 years of tracking. Canadians say Chinese visitors should be questioned most…

Alcohol is a popular legal psychoactive substance that holds special social and cultural significance in Canada as in many parts of the world. Many Canadians associate drinking with pleasurable social events, such as music festivals, parties, watching sports, and/or to de-stress or to cope. Our society condones, supports, and in…

With a mandate to improve the health care, protect the health and prevent disease among Canadians, the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) retained Nanos Research to conduct public opinion research among Canadians related to stigma associated with dementia. Specifically, to conduct a national survey which examines Canadians’ knowledge of…

Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) retained Nanos Research to conduct focus groups among official language minority community (OLMC) members in Canada. The purpose of the research is to consult with OLMCs with regards to their needs related to service and program delivery in their first official language as well as to…

Canada Revenue Agency provides a number of benefit plans to Canadians which serve a vast array of purposes. In addition, the CRA recognizes the value of eliciting feedback from their clients and providing Canadians with a feedback platform to the CRA, as well as provide those benefit programs with data…

Overall consumer confidence continues to incrementally trend up in January.  Of note, the forward-looking Expectations Sub-indice has hit a high not seen since May 2022. -Nik Nanos, Chief Data Scientist Nanos conducted an RDD dual frame (land- and cell-lines) telephone random survey of 1,030 respondents in Canada. This report is…

Nanos tracks unprompted issues of concern every week. To access full weekly national and regional tracking visit the Nanos subscriber data portal. Current Conservative advantage stands at 12 points over the Liberals. Inflation and the cost of housing numerically top national issues of concern. – Nik Nanos The Weekly Nanos…

After skirting into negative territory at the tail end of 2023, consumer confidence in Canada is in a positive zone.  Factoring the past projective performance of the index this suggests a flat or marginally negative first part of 2024 followed by an improvement in the second part of the year.…

Nanos tracks unprompted issues of concern every week. To access full weekly national and regional tracking visit the Nanos subscriber data portal. Conservative have a 13 point lead. Although inflation, jobs/the economy and housing are top issues, environment and healthcare show upward movement over the past four weeks. – Nik…

Canadian consumer confidence remains in marginally positive territory with a score just above 50 on the 100-point diffusion index.  Of note current confidence is at a level not seen since September 2023. -Nik Nanos, Chief Data Scientist Nanos conducted an RDD dual frame (land- and cell-lines) telephone random survey of…

Canadians’ confidence scores for security issues have lowered across the board in 2023, with all four tracking issues hitting a ten-year low. The biggest declines in confidence were observed for Canadians who are confident (nine percent) or somewhat confident (42%) in the nation’s abilities to keeping safe communities and, those…

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…