Since January 2024, Canadian consumer confidence has consistently tracked in positive territory but just marginally above a score of 50 points on the 100 point diffusion scale that makes up the Bloomberg Nanos Canadian Confidence Index. -Nik Nanos, Chief Data Scientist Nanos conducted an RDD dual frame (land- and cell-lines)…

When asked to think of their energy needs and the actions they are taking to transition more of the energy they use to electricity and away from things like gasoline, most Canadians say they are not interested in transitioning (32% compared to 26% in 2023), closely followed by those who…

Residents of the regions gave the top rating to their community as a place to raise a family (Oakville mean of 8.3 out of 10, Burlington mean of 8.5, Halton Hills mean of 8.2, Milton mean of 7.5), and also gave high ratings to their region’s overall quality of life…

Nanos tracks unprompted issues of concern every week. To access full weekly national and regional tracking visit the Nanos subscriber data portal. Weekly issue tracking suggests there is numerically an increase in concern about both housing and immigration over the past four weeks.  On the ballot front Conservative support remains…

Consumer confidence remains in positive territory but has shown some marginal weakening over the past four weeks largely driven by changes in views on the future value of real estate. -Nik Nanos, Chief Data Scientist Nanos conducted an RDD dual frame (land- and cell-lines) telephone random survey of 1,142 respondents…

Seven in ten Canadians say they believe the next generation will have a lower standard of living compared to today (70%), reaching an all time high numerically since tracking first started, and continuing the trend of an increasingly negative outlook since August 2022. Young Canadians aged 18 to 34 are…

The biggest increase in potential threats is the management by DFO of the fisheries which saw a nine-percentage point increase. Indigenous Peoples fishing out of season seen as the overall top threat by members. Nanos was retained by the Coalition of Atlantic and Quebec Fishing Organizations to gauge the views…

Nanos tracks unprompted issues of concern every week. To access full weekly national and regional tracking visit the Nanos subscriber data portal. The latest Nanos weekly tracking suggests that the Conservatives have a 14-point advantage over the Liberals.  Poilievre is ahead of Trudeau by 11 points as the person Canadians…

Over the past four weeks views on the future strength of the economy, personal finances and job security increased in positivity.  Real estate perceptions remain net positive and stable. -Nik Nanos, Chief Data Scientist Nanos conducted an RDD dual frame (land- and cell-lines) telephone random survey of 1,103 respondents in…

Quantum science, an emerging field at the forefront of research and innovation, holds immense potential to revolutionize various industries. From developing life-saving drugs to creating next-generation batteries, quantum technologies are set to reshape how we design and develop many things. Canadian scientists and entrepreneurs are poised to capitalize on these…

Veterans Affairs Canada (VAC) retained Nanos Research to conduct focus groups among non-client Veterans and non-client family members and caregivers of Veterans in the form of online focus groups[1]. The purpose of the research was to allow VAC to assess the understanding and perceptions of non-client Veterans, their families and…

The research gauged the opinions among Canadians on the importance of changes to the capital gains tax influencing their vote in the next federal election. Nanos conducted an RDD dual frame (land- and cell-lines) hybrid telephone and online random survey of 1043 Canadians, 18 years of age or older, between…

Nanos tracks unprompted issues of concern every week. To access full weekly national and regional tracking visit the Nanos subscriber data portal. Over the course of the last few weeks of tracking, the Conservative advantage over the Liberals has continued by diminished to 12 percentage points. Three of the top…

The research gauged Canadians’ opinions on work arrangements and the level of support for a mandated minimum of three days in office for the federal public service. Nanos conducted an RDD dual frame (land- and cell-lines) hybrid telephone and online random survey of 1,043 Canadians, 18 years of age or…

The increase in consumer confidence, which has now hit a two year high, has been largely driven by positive forward looking expectations on the value of real estate and the view the economy will get stronger in the next six months. -Nik Nanos, Chief Data Scientist Nanos conducted an RDD…

The research gauge the views of Canadians on their use of a food bank in the past year and the amount of support and action taken to help those who are unable to access or afford enough nutritious food. Nanos conducted an RDD dual frame (land- and cell-lines) hybrid telephone…

The research gauged Canadians’ preferences for the leader of the Liberal Party of Canada. Nanos conducted an RDD dual frame (land-and cell-lines) hybrid telephone and online random survey of 1,043 Canadians, 18 years of age or older, between May 31st and June 2nd, 2024 as part of an omnibus survey.…

Positive impressions of a Senator relate to the view that they are hard-working public servants. Negative impressions of a Senator include many qualities: Senators are unaccountable, too partisan,  out of touch, lazy, too costly, unelected, not useful. Awareness of changes to the Senate on the decline. Those who have heard…

Over eight in ten Canadians say they are open (58%) or somewhat open (27%) to installing renewable energy generating devices on or in their home. Residents of Atlantic Canada are more likely to be open or somewhat open (96%) than residents of the prairies (74%). Nanos conducted an RDD dual…

Nanos tracks unprompted issues of concern every week. To access full weekly national and regional tracking visit the Nanos subscriber data portal. Concern about inflation and jobs/the economy are the top national issues of concern.  The federal Conservatives currently have a 15-point advantage over the Liberals. – Nik Nanos The…