Feelings of optimism toward the federal government reach new seven year high while feelings of pessimism decline. People in Prairies most likely to remain angry but less so compared to the past. (Nanos)

Nanos conducted a survey on Canadians views of the federal government. One in three Canadians say optimism (32%) is the feeling that best describes their view of the federal government, representing an increase of 25 percentage points since the last wave in January 2025 and reaching a numerical high since tracking began. One in five Canadians each say pessimism (22%) and anger (22%) best describe their views toward the federal government, representing declines of 19 and seven percentage points respectively from the previous wave. Residents of Ontario are more likely to feel optimistic (36%) toward the federal government than residents of the Prairies (22%).

Nanos conducted an RDD dual frame (land and cell lines) hybrid telephone and online random survey of 1,054 Canadians, 18 years of age or older, between March 29th and April 1st , 2025, as part of an omnibus survey. Participants were randomly recruited by

The margin of error for this survey is ±3.0 percentage points, 19 times out of 20.

The research was conducted by Nanos Research.

Full data tables with weighted and unweighted number of interviews is here.

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