Canadian consumer confidence continues to sputter in neutral as 2023 closes out. Of note, a year ago consumer confidence was net negative with a score below 50 on the 100-point diffusion index. -Nik Nanos, Chief Data Scientist Nanos conducted an RDD dual frame (land- and cell-lines) telephone random survey of…

Nanos tracks unprompted issues of concern every week. To access full weekly national and regional tracking visit the Nanos subscriber data portal. Nanos tracking for 2023 closes out with the Conservatives enjoying a 13-point lead in ballot support and Poilievre with a 12-point advantage on preferred PM tracking. – Nik…

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 continue to enjoy a comfortable advantage over the Liberals in ballot support. Poilievre has registered the highest score on the preferred PM tracking compared to…

While the close of 2022 Canadian consumer confidence was clearly in negative territory with a score of 45 points on the 100 point diffusion index that tracks sentiment, 2023 is closing out with neutral consumer confidence. -Nik Nanos, Chief Data Scientist Nanos conducted an RDD dual frame (land- and cell-lines)…

The research gauged opinions of Canadians on their personal finances compared to 2015 and the most important issue that would influence which party or candidate they would vote for. Nanos conducted an RDD dual frame (land- and cell-lines) hybrid telephone and online random survey of 1,069 Canadians, 18 years of…

Canadians continue to be over twice as likely to prefer someone else rather than Justin Trudeau to lead the Liberals in the next federal election. Nanos conducted an RDD dual frame (land-and cell-lines) hybrid telephone and online random survey of 1,069 Canadians, 18 years of age or older, between November…

Nanos tracks unprompted issues of concern every week. To access full weekly national and regional tracking visit the Nanos subscriber data portal. The Conservatives enjoy a 16 point advantage over the Liberals (41 to 25) while Canadians remain concerned about inflation, jobs/the economy and the cost of housing as top…

After dipping into negative territory, consumer confidence in Canada has hit a neutral score on the index largely a result of greater positive views on the future value of real estate in the next six months. -Nik Nanos, Chief Data Scientist Nanos conducted an RDD dual frame (land- and cell-lines)…

Over one in two Canadians (54%) say they will spend less this holiday season compared to last year which is higher than the previous wave in 2022 (43%). Over two in five Canadians will spend about the same (42%), similar with the 2022 wave (46%). Nanos conducted an RDD dual…

Approximately two in three Canadians believe the next generation of Canadians will have a lower standard of living than they have today (66%) which is a 1-point drop compared to the last wave. Canadians aged 35 to 54 are more likely to say that the next generation will have a…

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 continue to enjoy a comfortable 14 point advantage over the Liberals in the weekly Nanos ballot tracking. Inflation, jobs and the cost of housing round…

Close to half of Canadians say the carbon tax is ineffective at combatting climate change (46%, down from 53%in July), while 21 per cent say this is effective, which is a six percentage point increase from July. Close to one in four (23%) say this has been neither effective nor…

Canadian consumer confidence continues to sputter in neutral territory with a score near 50 points on the 100 point index.  Confidence is highest in Quebec and lowest in the Western part of Canada. -Nik Nanos, Chief Data Scientist Nanos conducted an RDD dual frame (land- and cell-lines) telephone random survey…

Nanos tracks unprompted issues of concern every week. To access full weekly national and regional tracking visit the Nanos subscriber data portal. Meat and potato issues continue to dominate the top unprompted national issues of concern including inflation (18%), jobs/the economy (13%) and housing (11%). – Nik Nanos The Weekly…

The Government of Canada has begun an initiative called ePayroll to develop a recommendation to modernize the way employers send payroll, employment and demographic information to government departments and agencies. The objective is to reduce the administrative burden for Canadian employers and streamline the delivery of government benefits and services.…

Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) is prioritizing legislation and action to create sustainable jobs and ensure support for communities to create more economic opportunities for workers and families now and in the future across Canada. The involves working with partners to develop and implement various strategies to decarbonize regional electricity systems,…

Canadian consumer confidence continues to hover in neutral territory with a score near 50 points on the 100-point diffusion index.  Atlantic Canada and Quebec have marginally positive sentiment while the rest of the country has marginally negative consumer confidence. -Nik Nanos, Chief Data Scientist Nanos conducted an RDD dual frame…

Over seven in ten Canadians say they have heard about Canada’s net zero climate change target (72%). Those who say they have heard of Canada’s target most often think the term means ‘not emitting more carbon than is collected’ or ‘balancing out the impact’ (38%), which is also mentioned most…

Nanos tracks unprompted issues of concern every week. To access full weekly national and regional tracking visit the Nanos subscriber data portal. Poilievre has hit a 10 year high for any Conservative Party leader on the preferred PM tracking and now has a 15 point advantage over Trudeau. – Nik…

Canadian consumer confidence remains in tepid territory with a score near 50 on the 100-point diffusion index.  Confidence remains comparatively lower in the Prairies and British Columbia compared to other parts of the country. -Nik Nanos, Chief Data Scientist Nanos conducted an RDD dual frame (land- and cell-lines) telephone random…