Recent Reports
Consumer Chill: People almost four times more likely to think economy will get weaker rather than stronger in next six months (Bloomberg/Nanos)
Canadian consumer confidence continues a downward trajectory in the wake of the US presidential election. Of note, people are almost four times more likely to think the economy will get weaker rather than stronger in the next six months. -Nik Nanos, Chief Data Scientist Nanos conducted an RDD dual frame…
Two thirds of Canadians say a tariff on Canadian exports into the US would negatively impact their likelihood to purchase US-made goods (CTV/Nanos)
The objective of the research was to gauge the views of Canadians on preferences on trade negotiations with the United-States, response to U.S. imposing tariffs and the impact on likelihood to purchase US-made goods. Nanos conducted an RDD dual frame (land- and cell-lines) hybrid telephone and online random survey of…
Canadians are two times more likely to think illegal immigrants crossing into the US from Canada is a major problem rather than not a problem (CTV/Nanos)
The objective of the research was to gauge the views of Canadians on the impact of illegal immigrants crossing the border from Canada into the United-States. Nanos conducted an RDD dual frame (land- and cell-lines) hybrid telephone and online random survey of 1084 Canadians, 18 years of age or older,…
Majority of Canadians think it is likely or somewhat likely that the proposed tariffs on Canadian goods entering the US will actually be introduced once Donald Trump takes power (CTV News/Nanos)
The objective of the research was to gauge the views of Canadians on likelihood of new tariffs on Canadian goods following Trump’s potential return to power. Nanos conducted an RDD dual frame (land- and cell-lines) hybrid telephone and online random survey of 1084 Canadians, 18 years of age or older,…
Conservatives 42, Liberals 23, NDP 21 as jobs pulling ahead as top national issue of concern. (Nanos)
Nanos tracks unprompted issues of concern every week. To access full weekly national and regional tracking visit the Nanos subscriber data portal. The Conservatives have been widening their advantage over the Liberals while Canadians increasingly are focused on jobs/the economy as the top unprompted issue of concern. – Nik Nanos The…
Consumer confidence sinking in wake of Trump election and tariff Tweet (Bloomberg/Nanos)
Consumer confidence has been on a noticeable decline in the wake of the US election and Trump promise to impose new tariffs on Canadian goods. Positive views on the future strength of the Canadian economy has dropped from 26 to 13 percent in the past four weeks. -Nik Nanos, Chief…
Canadians are over three times more likely to prefer that the Federal Government intervene in the case of a port or railway labour dispute rather than allow a possible disruption (NMG/Nanos Research)
Most Canadians say it is more important that the Federal Government intervene to protect the public interest to ensure that Canada’s transportation supply chain of food and materials is reliable by ending shutdowns by possibly ordering arbitrations (71%), while one in five (22%) say it is more important that labour…
Nanos Federal Ballot: Conservatives 41, Liberals 23, NDP 20 (Nanos)
Nanos tracks unprompted issues of concern every week. To access full weekly national and regional tracking visit the Nanos subscriber data portal. Federal Conservatives lead the Liberals by 18 points as Canadians continue to say jobs/the economy is the top national issue of concern. – Nik Nanos The Weekly Nanos Tracking…
Canadian consumer confidence continues to decline after US election. Positive views on future strength of economy slump eight points (Nanos/Bloomberg)
Of note, positive views on the future strength of the Canadian economy have declined a significant eight points coincidentally with the ending of the US presidential election. Consumer confidence overall continues to decline. -Nik Nanos, Chief Data Scientist Nanos conducted an RDD dual frame (land- and cell-lines) telephone random survey…
Nanos Federal Ballot > Conservatives 40, Liberals 25, NDP 20 (Nanos)
Nanos tracks unprompted issues of concern every week. To access full weekly national and regional tracking visit the Nanos subscriber data portal. With a 15-point advantage the federal Conservatives remain in the drivers seat politically. Canadians continue to be focused on jobs/the economy and healthcare as top unprompted national issues…
Canadians twice as likely to report they are worse off financially rather than better off now compared to last year (Globe and Mail/Nanos)
The research gauged the opinion of Canadians on their personal finances over the last year. Nanos conducted an RDD dual frame (land- and cell-lines) hybrid telephone and online random survey of 1,010 Canadians, 18 years of age or older, between November 4th and November 6th, 2024 as part of an…
Canadians twice as likely to prefer that the Liberal party have someone other than Justin Trudeau leading the party in the next election. (Globe and Mail/Nanos)
The research gauged the opinion of Canadians on Liberal Party leadership and ways for Liberals to increase their chances of winning next election. Nanos conducted an RDD dual frame (land- and cell-lines) hybrid telephone and online random survey of 1,010 Canadians, 18 years of age or older, between November 4th…
Perceptions on future strength of the Canadian economy shows some weakening in wake of US election (Bloomberg/Nanos)
Consumer confidence weakened in Canada coming out of the US election. The proportion of Canadians who think the economy will strengthen in the next six months has declined compared to four weeks ago. -Nik Nanos, Chief Data Scientist Nanos conducted an RDD dual frame (land- and cell-lines) telephone random survey…
Majority of Canadians support spending tax dollars on off-roadways bike infrastructure; think building it on roads makes traffic worse (CTV News/Nanos)
The objective of the research was to gauge the views of Canadians on transportation, including building bike infrastructure, the impact of bike lanes on traffic flow, commuting preferences and changes to speed limits on major highways. Nanos conducted an RDD dual frame (land- and cell-lines) hybrid telephone and online random…
Housing and affordability are top issues for Niagara residents (Niagara Association of REALTORS®/Nanos)
Niagara residents gave the highest ratings to their region as a place to raise a family (St. Catharines: mean of 7.1 out of 10, Niagara Falls: mean of 7.1 out of 10, rest of the Niagara Region: 7.6 out of 10) and as a safe place to live (St. Catharines:…
Over three quarters of Canadians support or somewhat support the reduction in permanent resident targets (Bloomberg/Nanos)
The research gauged the opinions of Canadians on the federal government recent reduced target of new permanent residents for 2025 and 2026, and its impact on their impression of the Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. Nanos conducted an RDD dual frame (land- and cell-lines) hybrid telephone and online random survey of…
Arts and cultural organizations continue to have about one tenth of the share of charitable giving among culture-goers – Expected donations for 2024 are about 12 per cent higher than in 2022. (B/A, NAC, Nanos Research)
Consistent with 2023, culture-goers who report donating say that arts and culture organizations receive about an average of $12 out of $100 of their charitable giving ($11 in October 2023), while on average $88 out of $100 of charitable giving goes to other causes and events such as health, social…
Canadians are over five times more likely to say the country should accept fewer rather than more refugees and protected persons in 2025 than planned. (The Globe and Mail/Nanos)
The research gauged the opinion of Canadians on the amount of refugees and protected persons Canada should accept in 2025. Nanos conducted an RDD dual frame (land- and cell-lines) hybrid telephone and online random survey of 1,010 Canadians, 18 years of age or older, between November 4th and November 6th,…
Conservatives lead Liberals by 16 points – Liberals pull ahead of New Democrats (Nanos)
Nanos tracks unprompted issues of concern every week. To access full weekly national and regional tracking visit the Nanos subscriber data portal. Conservatives remain in the driver’s seat in popular support as Canadians are focused on jobs/the economy and healthcare. – Nik Nanos The Weekly Nanos Tracking is produced by the…
A quarter of Canadians say none of the potential Liberal leader candidates appeal to them; Carney tops list after none of the above (CTV News/Nanos)
The objective of the research was to gauge the views of Canadians on the political appeal of potential Liberal Party leadership candidates. Nanos conducted an RDD dual frame (land- and cell-lines) hybrid telephone and online random survey of 1,010 Canadians, 18 years of age or older, between November 4th to…