Consumer confidence in Canada is trending up and has hit a level not seen since November 2024.  Perceptions on the future strength of the economy and job security have been improving after hitting lows. – Nik Nanos, Chief Data Scientist Nanos conducted an RDD dual frame (land- and cell-lines) telephone…

Support for the two frontrunning parties is within the margin of error for the Nanos tracking. Poilievre trails Carney by 29 points on the preferred PM preferences as jobs/the economy and Trump/US relations statistically tied as the top national issues of concern.  -Nik Nanos, Chief Data Scientist The Weekly Nanos…

The research gauged the opinions among Canadians on likelihood of purchasing a Chinese manufactured electric car and threats to the security of Canada. Nanos conducted an RDD dual frame (land- and cell-lines) hybrid telephone and online random survey of 1,009 Canadians, 18 years of age or older, between January 31st…

4 in 5 Canadians report that it is likely (46%) or somewhat likely (38%) that the US would support Alberta separation. Residents of the Prairies report the highest levels of outright likelihood with 58% saying it is likely that the US would support Alberta separation whereas less than a third…

About four out of every five Canadians who report that they are currently dating say they are looking for a partner for a long-term relationship (82%), compared to about three in ten who say they are looking for a one-night stand/sexual relationship (17%) or a short-term relationship (15%). Nanos conducted…

Nanos conducted a survey of 443 residents of St. Albert through an RDD dual frame (land- and cell-lines) random telephone survey of 400 residents and online survey of 43 self-selected residents recruited through social media, in order to capture younger demographics that are typically harder to reach via telephone, 18…

Although only a week out of the tracking there is no current lift for the Conservatives or Poilievre coming out of their convention.  They continue to trail the Liberals by four points.  Poilievre remains 29 points behind Carney on the preferred PM tracking. -Nik Nanos, Chief Data Scientist The Weekly…

After a prolonged flatline trend, consumer confidence is up for the first time in almost six months.  The Bloomberg Nanos Index is largely up on more positive sentiment related to personal finances and job security compared to four weeks ago. – Nik Nanos, Chief Data Scientist Nanos conducted an RDD…

This research gauged the opinion of Canadians on what should happen if a member of parliament (MP) decides to change political parties. Nanos conducted an RDD dual frame (land- and cell-lines) hybrid telephone and online random survey of 1,077 Canadians, 18 years of age or older, between December 27th and…

Over 4 in 5 Canadians agree to some extent that the Canada-US relationship has changed permanently under President Trump. Almost nine out of ten Canadian women agree (67%) or somewhat agree (21%) that the Canada-US relationship has permanently changed under President Trump. Nanos conducted an RDD dual frame (land- and…

4 in 5 Canadians report supporting or somewhat supporting Prime Minister Carney’s trade deal with China which allows 49,000 Chinese built EV’s to be sold in Canada. Residents of Atlantic report the highest level of outright support with 63 percent. Nanos conducted an RDD dual frame (land- and cell-lines) hybrid…

This research gauged the opinion of Canadians on priorities for the federal government. Nanos conducted an RDD dual frame (land- and cell-lines) hybrid telephone and online random survey of 1,077 Canadians, 18 years of age or older, between between December 27th and December 29th, 2025 as part of an omnibus…

Concern about Trump/US relations has surged in the wake of the WEF Davos meeting which featured speeches by Carney and Trump.  Liberals hold a tenuous four point lead over the Conservatives while Carney has opened up a substantial 29 point advantage on the preferred PM tracking. -Nik Nanos, Chief Data…

Consumer confidence in Canada continues to flatline in neutral.  Of note, the percentage of Canadians who believe the economy will get stronger in the next six months has hit a 10 week low. – Nik Nanos, Chief Data Scientist Nanos conducted an RDD dual frame (land- and cell-lines) telephone random…

This report includes the Nanos weekly tracking on accessible voters and qualities of a good political leader for the Conservatives and Pierre Poilievre respectively and compares data since Poilievre was selected leader of the CPC. Overall, the Conservatives trail the Liberals by a handful of percentage points.  However, the proportion…

This research gauged the opinion of Canadians on areas of spending where they would like to see more reduced costs in 2026. Nanos conducted an RDD dual frame (land- and cell-lines) hybrid telephone and online random survey of 1,077 Canadians, 18 years of age or older, between December 27th and…

Over nine in ten Ontarians support (79%) or somewhat support (15%) the provincial government increasing funding to hospitals, so they do not have to cut staff or reduce surgeries. A similar proportion support (79%) or somewhat support (18%) increasing the number of hospital staff to treat more patients in a…

Concern about Trump/US relations is on the rise, up six points in four weeks.  Jobs/the economy remains the top national issue of concern.  There is a four-point gap between the Liberals and the Conservatives in ballot support. While Carney is ahead of Poilievre in the preferred PM by 28 percentage…

Canadian consumer confidence remains gripped in neutrality with a score at 50.36 points on the 100 point diffusion index.  People are two and one half times more likely to believe that the Canadian economy will get weaker rather than stronger in the next six months. – Nik Nanos, Chief Data…

The research gauged the opinions among Canadians to gauge their perceptions and attitudes towards defence and security issues. Nanos conducted an RDD dual frame (land- and cell-lines) hybrid telephone and online random survey of 1529 Canadians, 18 years of age or older, between October 19 and November 2, 2025. Participants…