4 in 5 Canadians report that it is likely (46%) or somewhat likely (38%) that the US would support Alberta separation. Residents of the Prairies report the highest levels of outright likelihood with 58% saying it is likely that the US would support Alberta separation whereas less than a third…

About four out of every five Canadians who report that they are currently dating say they are looking for a partner for a long-term relationship (82%), compared to about three in ten who say they are looking for a one-night stand/sexual relationship (17%) or a short-term relationship (15%). Nanos conducted…

Nanos conducted a survey of 443 residents of St. Albert through an RDD dual frame (land- and cell-lines) random telephone survey of 400 residents and online survey of 43 self-selected residents recruited through social media, in order to capture younger demographics that are typically harder to reach via telephone, 18…

Although only a week out of the tracking there is no current lift for the Conservatives or Poilievre coming out of their convention.  They continue to trail the Liberals by four points.  Poilievre remains 29 points behind Carney on the preferred PM tracking. -Nik Nanos, Chief Data Scientist The Weekly…

After a prolonged flatline trend, consumer confidence is up for the first time in almost six months.  The Bloomberg Nanos Index is largely up on more positive sentiment related to personal finances and job security compared to four weeks ago. – Nik Nanos, Chief Data Scientist Nanos conducted an RDD…

This research gauged the opinion of Canadians on what should happen if a member of parliament (MP) decides to change political parties. Nanos conducted an RDD dual frame (land- and cell-lines) hybrid telephone and online random survey of 1,077 Canadians, 18 years of age or older, between December 27th and…

This research gauged the opinion of Canadians on priorities for the federal government. Nanos conducted an RDD dual frame (land- and cell-lines) hybrid telephone and online random survey of 1,077 Canadians, 18 years of age or older, between between December 27th and December 29th, 2025 as part of an omnibus…

Concern about Trump/US relations has surged in the wake of the WEF Davos meeting which featured speeches by Carney and Trump.  Liberals hold a tenuous four point lead over the Conservatives while Carney has opened up a substantial 29 point advantage on the preferred PM tracking. -Nik Nanos, Chief Data…

Consumer confidence in Canada continues to flatline in neutral.  Of note, the percentage of Canadians who believe the economy will get stronger in the next six months has hit a 10 week low. – Nik Nanos, Chief Data Scientist Nanos conducted an RDD dual frame (land- and cell-lines) telephone random…

This report includes the Nanos weekly tracking on accessible voters and qualities of a good political leader for the Conservatives and Pierre Poilievre respectively and compares data since Poilievre was selected leader of the CPC. Overall, the Conservatives trail the Liberals by a handful of percentage points.  However, the proportion…

This research gauged the opinion of Canadians on areas of spending where they would like to see more reduced costs in 2026. Nanos conducted an RDD dual frame (land- and cell-lines) hybrid telephone and online random survey of 1,077 Canadians, 18 years of age or older, between December 27th and…

Over nine in ten Ontarians support (79%) or somewhat support (15%) the provincial government increasing funding to hospitals, so they do not have to cut staff or reduce surgeries. A similar proportion support (79%) or somewhat support (18%) increasing the number of hospital staff to treat more patients in a…

Concern about Trump/US relations is on the rise, up six points in four weeks.  Jobs/the economy remains the top national issue of concern.  There is a four-point gap between the Liberals and the Conservatives in ballot support. While Carney is ahead of Poilievre in the preferred PM by 28 percentage…

Canadian consumer confidence remains gripped in neutrality with a score at 50.36 points on the 100 point diffusion index.  People are two and one half times more likely to believe that the Canadian economy will get weaker rather than stronger in the next six months. – Nik Nanos, Chief Data…

The research gauged the opinions among Canadians to gauge their perceptions and attitudes towards defence and security issues. Nanos conducted an RDD dual frame (land- and cell-lines) hybrid telephone and online random survey of 1529 Canadians, 18 years of age or older, between October 19 and November 2, 2025. Participants…

Concern about US president Trump is up although still trails jobs/the economy as the top national issue of concern.  The Liberals have a marginal advantage over the Conservatives but Carney leads Poilievre by 26 percentage points when Canadians are asked who they would prefer as PM. -Nik Nanos, Chief Data…

For the past six months, consumer confidence has generally been in neutral territory as Canadians wait to see what the next steps in the Canada US trade relationship might bring.  In this context people are neither exuberant or despondent. – Nik Nanos, Chief Data Scientist Nanos conducted an RDD dual…

This research gauged the opinion of Canadians on how likely they would be to buy American alcohol if it were put back on the shelves. Nanos conducted an RDD dual frame (land- and cell-lines) hybrid telephone and online random survey of 1,077 Canadians, 18 years of age or older, between…

Just over one in three Canadians report that optimism (34%) is the feeling that best describes their view with the federal government in Ottawa. Just under one in five say the feelings of pessimism (19%) and satisfaction (18%) best represent their feelings towards the federal government. Residents of British Columbia…

Tight race between the two front-running parties continues in the federal weekly ballot tracking by Nanos.  Poilievre trails Carney by 22 points, when Canadians are asked who they would prefer as PM. -Nik Nanos, Chief Data Scientist The Weekly Nanos Tracking is produced by the Nanos Research Corporation, headquartered in…