Recent Reports
Four out of five Canadians believe that future governments should continue to choose independent senators. Familiarity with the role of the Senate of Canada hits tracking low. (Senator Dasko/Nanos Research)
Positive impressions of Canadian senators on the rise: For the first time since the start of tracking, Canadians have a net positive view of someone who is a senator (41% positive/somewhat positive; 36% negative/somewhat negative). Nanos conducted an RDD dual frame (land- and cell-lines) hybrid telephone and online random survey…
Liberals 45.5, Conservatives 33.4 and NDP 8.8 (Nanos)
In this week’s political tracking, the Liberal’s currently have a 12 point lead over the Conservatives. Of note there has been downward pressure on NDP support in the period following the NDP leadership race. The Canadian top issue of concern remains centered on the economy. Jobs and the economy lead,…
Canadians divided on what should happen when an MP wants to cross the floor. (Globe and Mail/Nanos)
This survey gauges the views of Canadians on members of parliament crossing the floor. Nanos conducted an RDD dual frame (land- and cell-lines) hybrid telephone and online random survey of 1,003 Canadians, 18 years of age or older, between May 3rd and 6th, 2026 as part of an omnibus survey.…
Canadians are two times more likely to believe the country will be better off than worse off with the Liberals moving from a minority government to a majority. (Globe and Mail/Nanos)
This survey gauges the views of Canadians on how the Liberals moving from a minority government to a majority will affect the country. Nanos conducted an RDD dual frame (land- and cell-lines) hybrid telephone and online random survey of 1,003 Canadians, 18 years of age or older, between May 3rd…
Inflation is a problem for three in four young Canadians. (CTV News/Nanos)
The research gauged the opinions among Canadians on their perceptions and concerns regarding economic conditions. Nanos conducted an RDD dual frame (land- and cell-lines) hybrid telephone and online random survey of 1,003 Canadians, 18 years of age or older, between May 3rd and 6th, 2026 as part of an omnibus…
Confidence steadies with Canadians remaining neutral. (Bloomberg/Nanos Research)
Canada’s economic mood is edging up. Stronger views of personal finances and job security are lifting sentiment, while expectations have improved but remain in neutral territory. After a recent dip, confidence is stabilizing. – Nik Nanos, Chief Data Scientist Nanos conducted an RDD dual frame (land- and cell-lines) telephone random…
A Housing Crunch and a Hunger for Change (OnePoint Association of Realtors/Nanos Research)
The research gauged the opinions among residents of Owen Sound, Kincardine and Collingwood on the quality of life, perceptions of real estate, affordability, the housing market, and municipal election issues in these target geographies. Nanos conducted an RDD dual frame (land- and cell-lines) random telephone survey of 769 residents of…
Most Canadians still hold the view that boycotting US made goods and travel to the US is helpful to strengthening Canada’s bargaining position. (CTV News/Nanos)
The research gauged the opinions among Canadians on boycotting US goods and travel. Nanos conducted an RDD dual frame (land- and cell-lines) hybrid telephone and online random survey of 1,003 Canadians, 18 years of age or older, between May 3rd and 6th, 2026 as part of an omnibus survey. The…
Canadians who embrace 1.4% or lower threshold for defence spending hits low. Strong majority good with two percent of GDP or greater spending. (CTV News/Nanos)
The research gauged the opinions among Canadians on military spending and defence cooperation. It explores whether Canada should change its defence budget in response to calls for higher NATO contributions. Nanos conducted an RDD dual frame (land- and cell-lines) hybrid telephone and online random survey of 1099 Canadians, 18 years…
Majority report that the LaGuardia runway collision has had no impact on their willingness to travel by air. One in four either travelling less or more cautious. (CTV News/Nanos)
The research gauged the opinions among Canadians on the change in their willingness to travel by air in light of the fatal air collision between an Air Canada jet and an emergency vehicle on a runway in New York City. Nanos conducted an RDD dual frame (land- and cell-lines) hybrid…
Canadians concerned about jobs/the economy: Liberals 45, Conservatives 32, NDP 11. (Nanos)
Jobs and growth dominate national concern, with inflation close behind. The Liberals maintain a ballot advantage, reflected in the Party Power Index which measures overall brand strength of the parties. -Nik Nanos, Chief Data Scientist The Weekly Nanos Tracking is produced by the Nanos Research Corporation, headquartered in Canada, which…
Canadians against military involvement in US-Israel-Iran conflict (The Globe and Mail/Nanos)
No involvement or diplomacy only, more popular than a military role for Canada. Nearly 2 in 5 Canadians prefer that Canada not be involved militarily at all in the conflict the United-States has with Iran (37%). An additional one in three prefer that Canada focus exclusively on diplomatic efforts. One…
Confidence on Hold: Perceptions Pause Between Gloom and Hope (Bloomberg/Nanos Research)
Canada’s confidence has stabilized at neutral. The index has recovered from April lows, signalling a pause in pessimism rather than a clear recovery. Of note, personal finances and economic expectations remain weak. Improved expectations suggest cautious hope, but momentum is limited and fragile overall nationwide. – Nik Nanos, Chief Data…
Most Canadians want their country to join the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons despite opposition it might receive from the United States. (International Physicians for the Prevention of Nuclear War Canada/Nanos)
The research gauged the views of Canadians on nuclear weapons, namely on their level of support for signing and ratifying the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons (TPNW), Canada’s preparedness to deal with a nuclear weapon detonation, and their views on eliminating nuclear weapons. Nanos conducted an RDD dual…
Liberals 45, Conservatives 32 – Carney ahead of Poilievre by 24 points on preferred PM tracking (Nanos)
Canada’s political landscape remains tilted towards the incumbents, though with signs of restlessness beneath the surface. Economic pressures continue to dominate public concern, with jobs, inflation and the broader cost of living crowding out other issues. Support for the governing Liberals remains well ahead of their rivals, while the Conservatives…
Consumer confidence wobbling near neutral (Bloomberg/Nanos Research)
Canadian consumer confidence is stuck in a holding pattern. The Bloomberg Nanos Canadian Confidence Index has edged up from recent lows but remains below the threshold that would signal broad optimism. Household sentiment is being pulled in opposite directions: job security remains relatively firm, cushioning anxiety, while pessimism about the…
Safe, Satisfied and Priced Out: Oakville’s Housing Contradiction (The Oakville, Milton and District Real Estate Board/Nanos Research)
The research gauged the opinions among residents of the towns of Oakville, Milton, Halton Hills and the city of Burlington on the state of the city including perceptions of real estate, core community issues and the housing market. Nanos conducted an RDD dual frame (land-and cell-lines) random telephone survey of…
F-35 vs Gripen-E: Mission more important than jobs or defence cooperation when choosing the best jet fighter solution for the Royal Canadian Air Force (The Globe and Mail/Nanos)
Canadians continue to prefer that the procurement of fighter jets is based on the best solution for the Royal Canadian Air Force. There has been a marginal decrease in those who prefer moving forward with the option that creates the greatest number of Canadian jobs. Nanos conducted an RDD dual…
From Trump Fear to Job Jitters – Canada’s top concern moves home, and the Liberals benefit (Nanos)
The Canadian electorate is settling into a reality shaped by pocketbook anxiety. Jobs and the economy now dominate the national conversation at 23 per cent—up sharply from four weeks ago, while concern over Trump and American relations has cooled markedly, slipping to single digits. Mark Carney’s Liberals enjoy a comfortable…
Canada’s Confidence Index Steadies After Weeks of Decline (Bloomberg/Nanos Research)
After weeks of sliding sentiment, Canada’s economic mood may be finding a floor. The Bloomberg Nanos Canadian Confidence Index edged up to 47.23 from 46.31 last week, a modest break in the downward trajectory from its 2026 high of 54.19 in late February. The Expectations Index remains subdued at 42.60,…















