Worry about jobs/the economy is pulling away from the pack as the top national issue of concern. The Liberals and Conservatives are within the margin of error on ballot support but Carney leads Poilievre by 24 points on the preferred PM tracking. -Nik Nanos, Chief Data Scientist The Weekly Nanos…

Although Canadian consumer confidence continues to be in negative territory, the trend is marginally improving over time largely driven by more positive views in the forward-looking Expectations Sub-indice. – Nik Nanos, Chief Data Scientist Nanos conducted an RDD dual frame (land- and cell-lines) telephone random survey of 1,084 respondents in…

This survey gauged the opinions of Canadians on potential barriers, if any, that hold them back from buying Canadian goods for the holiday season. 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 November…

This survey gauged the views of Canadians on their main financial concerns heading into 2026. 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 November 29th and December 2nd, 2025, as part of an…

After an initial Liberal lift immediately following the federal budget, the race has returned to a statistical Liberal-Conservative coin toss as Canadians increasingly become concerned about jobs/the economy.  This has occurred in an environment where concern about Trump/the US has significantly dropped in the tracking. -Nik Nanos, Chief Data Scientist…

Canadian consumer sentiment continues in a neutral position with a score of 49.45 on the 100 point diffusion index that makes up the BNCCI. The forward looking Expectations Sub-Indice remains in negative territory but has been improving over the past four weeks. – Nik Nanos, Chief Data Scientist Nanos conducted…

This survey gauged the views of Canadians on their views towards the Federal budget and the impact it will have on their personal finances in the next year. Nanos conducted an RDD dual frame (land- and cell-lines) hybrid telephone and online random survey of 1,009 Canadians, 18 years of age…

The research gauged the opinions among Canadians on the Bank of Canada’s interest rate. 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 November 29th and December 2nd, 2025 as part of an omnibus…

The research gauged the opinions among career college graduates on their graduate outcomes such as employment rates, sectors and income since graduation. This research also gauged the opinion of graduates on their experience during their studies, challenges faced during and after their studies and any financial aid considerations. Nanos conducted…

More than five in ten Canadians support or somewhat support both building a new pipeline from Alberta to BC, even if BC opposes it (56%) and lifting the ban on oil tanker traffic in BC to support a new pipeline (55%), while about a third of Canadians oppose or somewhat…

This survey gauged the views of Canadians on what is more important to them in terms of defence cooperation and the procurement of fighter jets. 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…

The research gauged the opinions among Canadians on trade negotiations between Canada and the United States. Nanos conducted an RDD dual frame (land- and cell-lines) hybrid telephone and online random survey of 1009 Canadians, 18 years of age or older, between November 29 and December 2, 2025, as part of…

Worry about jobs/the economy has overtaken concern about Trump/US relations in the post budget period.  The federal Liberals hold a marginal lead over the Conservatives while support for the NDP is dropping. -Nik Nanos, Chief Data Scientist The Weekly Nanos Tracking is produced by the Nanos Research Corporation, headquartered in…

Canadian consumer confidence continues to trend in negative territory.  Of note, forward positive views on the future value of real estate has hit a 7-month low. – Nik Nanos, Chief Data Scientist Nanos conducted an RDD dual frame (land- and cell-lines) telephone random survey of 1,084 respondents in Canada. This…

Nearly two in five Canadians (39%) believe it is the best time (score of 7-10 out of 10) for Canada to be ambitious in addressing climate change even if there are costs to the economy. This is consistent with the latest wave of tracking in May 2025 (37%). Over one…

Tracking suggests downward pressure on both the Conservatives and the New Democrats in the post budget period.  Mark Carney has opened a comfortable 27-point advantage over Pierre Poilievre on the Nanos preferred PM tracking. -Nik Nanos, Chief Data Scientist The Weekly Nanos Tracking is produced by the Nanos Research Corporation,…

Canadian consumer confidence continues to bounce around in neutral territory.  People are still more than two times more likely to believe that the economy will be weaker rather than stronger in the next six months. – Nik Nanos, Chief Data Scientist Nanos conducted an RDD dual frame (land- and cell-lines)…

The Arts Response Tracking Study (ARTS) is a regular monitor of the environment in the arts and culture sector. The study focuses on culture-goers who have attended an indoor cultural gathering, an outdoor cultural gathering or a gallery or museum in the past three years. This wave of research gauged…

The tight race between the Liberals and the Conservatives in ballot support continues with the front runners within the margin of error of each other.  Canadians continue to be fixated on Trump/US relations and jobs/the economy while Carney maintains an advantage on the preferred PM tracking over Poilievre. -Nik Nanos,…

The research gauged the opinions among Canadians on their views towards taking bold action, innovative ideas, risk of failure and embracing ambition. Nanos conducted an RDD dual frame (land- and cell-lines) hybrid telephone and online random survey of 1,045 Canadians, 18 years of age or older, between October 27th and…