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)

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)

May 12, 2026

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…

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)

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)

May 11, 2026

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…

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)

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)

May 7, 2026

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)

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)

May 6, 2026

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…

Canadians concerned about jobs/the economy: Liberals 45, Conservatives 32, NDP 11. (Nanos)

Canadians concerned about jobs/the economy: Liberals 45, Conservatives 32, NDP 11. (Nanos)

May 5, 2026

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…

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)

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)

Apr 28, 2026

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)

Liberals 45, Conservatives 32 – Carney ahead of Poilievre by 24 points on preferred PM tracking (Nanos)

Apr 28, 2026

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…

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)

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)

Apr 22, 2026

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)

From Trump Fear to Job Jitters – Canada’s top concern moves home, and the Liberals benefit (Nanos)

Apr 21, 2026

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…