Asked who should lead the response to the proposed new U.S. tariff, Canadians prefer that both the federal and the provincial governments lead together (54%) as opposed to only the federal government (42%) or only the provincial governments (two per cent). Nanos conducted an RDD dual frame (land- and cell-lines)…

While six in ten Canadians (60%) say the GST break will have no impact on their likelihood to vote Liberal in the next federal election, nearly one in three say it will make them less likely (28%) or somewhat less likely (four per cent). This is compared to under one…

About one in four Canadians say they are worried (10%) or somewhat worried (16%) about paying next month’s housing costs, down from one in three in August 2024 (14% worried; 19% somewhat worried). Almost three in four Canadians say they are somewhat not worried (15%) or not worried (58%). Canadians…

The research gauged the opinions of Canadians on the recent resignation of Chrystia Freeland as Minister of Finance, and its impact on their impressions of both Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Chrystia Freeland. Nanos conducted an RDD dual frame (land- and cell-lines) hybrid telephone and online random survey of 1,045…

Over two in five Canadians each say they either plan on losing weight (43%) or not losing weight (44%) in 2025, while over one in ten are unsure (13%). Asked how they are planning to lose weight, over nine in ten say they will do so by changing their diet/eating…

Nanos tracks unprompted issues of concern every week. To access full weekly national and regional tracking visit the Nanos subscriber data portal. While Conservatives continue to enjoy a comfortable advantage over the Liberals, Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre has hit a new high as the preferred person to be Prime Minister.…

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 1,045 Canadians, 18 years of age or older, between December 30th, 2024…

After being in positive territory, Canadian consumer confidence opens 2025 in neutral territory with a score near 50 points on the 100-point diffusion index which tracks economic sentiment. -Nik Nanos, Chief Data Scientist Nanos conducted an RDD dual frame (land- and cell-lines) telephone random survey of 1,021 respondents in Canada.…

The research gauged views of Canadians on the relationship between Canada and the US, as well as the potential impact of US-like policies on their personal finances, preferred work locations and views on Donald Trump referring to Justin Trudeau as the governor of the 51st state. Nanos conducted an RDD…

Nanos tracks unprompted issues of concern every week. To access full weekly national and regional tracking visit the Nanos subscriber data portal. Conservative support hits a new long-term high with a 26- point advantage over the Liberals.  This has occurred alongside calls for Trudeau to step down.  Worry about jobs/the…

The closing week of 2024 had consumer confidence moving into negative territory for the first time this year. Negative sentiment on the future strength of the economy hit a two year high. -Nik Nanos, Chief Data Scientist Nanos conducted an RDD dual frame (land- and cell-lines) telephone random survey of…

Canadians are nine times more likely to say they will spend less this holiday season (48%) rather than more (five per cent) compared to last year, which has declined from December 2023 (54%) but remains higher than 2022 (43%). Over two in five Canadians say they will spend about the…

Nanos tracks unprompted issues of concern every week. To access full weekly national and regional tracking visit the Nanos subscriber data portal. Conservative support hits 44 per cent in the wake of the Freeland resignation. Worry about jobs/the economy hits high not seen since the beginning of the pandemic. – Nik…

Canadian consumer confidence continues to spiral on a negative trajectory with the forward view on the future strength of the Canadian economy hitting a two year high. -Nik Nanos, Chief Data Scientist Nanos conducted an RDD dual frame (land- and cell-lines) telephone random survey of 1,032 respondents in Canada. This…

Nanos tracks unprompted issues of concern every week. To access full weekly national and regional tracking visit the Nanos subscriber data portal. Federal Conservatives currently enjoy a 20-point advantage over the Liberals.  This is in the context of jobs/the economy pulling away as the top unprompted national issue of concern.…

Consumer confidence in Canada continues to drop in the post US election period.  Of note, the proportion of people who feel the economy will get weaker in the next six months has hit a new two-year high. -Nik Nanos, Chief Data Scientist Nanos conducted an RDD dual frame (land- and…

The research gauged the opinions among Canadians on climate change, energy costs, and the balance between environmental protection and economic growth. It explores views on the timing of climate action, concerns about energy prices, confidence in various players to reduce emissions, and preferences for federal or provincial leadership in climate…

Nanos tracks unprompted issues of concern every week. To access full weekly national and regional tracking visit the Nanos subscriber data portal. Canadians are increasingly worried about jobs/the economy, pulling ahead of concern about inflation and immigration. – Nik Nanos The Weekly Nanos Tracking is produced by the Nanos Research Corporation,…

The survey gauged the views of Canadians on the new economic measures announced by the government, including their impressions of the measures, their impact on personal perceptions of the government’s management of the economy, and their preferred spending priorities for the government. Nanos conducted an RDD dual frame (land- and…

After being informed that the Maritimes Indigenous population makes up about five per cent of the region’s population, about six in ten Canadians with an opinion (61%) say that the Government of Canada should give them between five to ten per cent of the fishery. One in three (33%) say…