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Canadians say agriculture and auto industries should be top priorities for the government to help co...

This survey gauged the views of Canadians on which industry the federal government should prioritize in terms of supporting to help counter US tariffs. 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 October 27th and 30th, 2025, as… Continue Reading Canadians say agriculture and auto industries should be top priorities for the government to help counter US tariffs (CTV News/Nanos)

Lansdowne 2.0: Survey of Perceptions Pre/Post Information. (Councillor Shawn Menard/Nanos)

The research gauged the opinions among Ottawa residents on the Lansdowne Park and the new Lansdowne Park 2.0 project. The purpose of the research was to measure support for Lansdowne 2.0 in low and high information environments as well perceptions of different elements of the proposed project configuration. Nanos conducted a representative non-probability online survey… Continue Reading Lansdowne 2.0: Survey of Perceptions Pre/Post Information. (Councillor Shawn Menard/Nanos)

Stigma and misinformation about Diabetes still prevalent among Canadians (Diabetes Canada/Nanos)

Just over one in two Canadians strongly agree (15%) or somewhat agree (37%) that diabetes impacts a person’s ability to do certain jobs. Just under two in five strongly disagree (15%) or somewhat disagree (23%) with that statement. Men (59%) and younger Canadians (18-34, 63%) are more likely to strongly agree or somewhat agree that… Continue Reading Stigma and misinformation about Diabetes still prevalent among Canadians (Diabetes Canada/Nanos)

Liberals and Conservatives in a close race – Carney ahead of Poilievre by 22 points on preferred PM

As we enter the prebudget period, the close race between the Liberals and the Conservatives continues.  Canadians are most worried about jobs/the economy and Trump/US relations.  Carney currently enjoys a comfortable lead over Poilievre when it comes to who Canadians would prefer as prime minister. -Nik Nanos, Chief Data Scientist The Weekly Nanos Tracking is… Continue Reading Liberals and Conservatives in a close race – Carney ahead of Poilievre by 22 points on preferred PM tracking. (Nanos)

Consumer confidence remains soft, Canadians concerned over the future direction of the economy. (Blo...

Canadian consumer confidence remains fragile, hovering just below 50 on the 100-point consumer confidence index. Notably, Canadians are nearly four times more likely to believe the economy will be weaker over the next six months than those who believe it will be stronger. – Nik Nanos, Chief Data Scientist Nanos conducted an RDD dual frame… Continue Reading Consumer confidence remains soft, Canadians concerned over the future direction of the economy. (Bloomberg/Nanos)

Support for Liberals and Conservatives within the margin of error – Jobs/the economy top concern. (N

Ballot support for the Liberals and the Conservatives continues to be close for the front runners as Canadians report they are most concerned about jobs/the economy, followed by US President Trump/US relations.  Carney does maintain a 20-point advantage over Poilievre on the preferred Prime Minister tracking. -Nik Nanos, Chief Data Scientist The Weekly Nanos Tracking… Continue Reading Support for Liberals and Conservatives within the margin of error – Jobs/the economy top concern. (Nanos)

Support for tariffs on Chinese-made electric vehicles drops. (Bloomberg/Nanos)

Opposition to 100% tax on all Chinese-made electric vehicles has increased since 2024 with now over four in ten (47%) who oppose or somewhat oppose this (compared to 27% in 2024). Residents of Quebec are more likely to show opposition to this (57%) than residents of Ontario (41%). Nanos conducted an RDD dual frame (land-… Continue Reading Support for tariffs on Chinese-made electric vehicles drops. (Bloomberg/Nanos)

Consumer confidence hits five month low. (Bloomberg/Nanos)

All components that make up the Bloomberg Nanos Canadian Confidence Index realized downward pressure compared to four weeks ago.  The largest single drop was in positive impressions on the future strength of the Canadian economy which declined six percentage points in four weeks. – Nik Nanos, Chief Data Scientist Nanos conducted an RDD dual frame… Continue Reading Consumer confidence hits five month low. (Bloomberg/Nanos)

Support for clearing homeless encampments outweighs opposition. (CTV News/Nanos)

This survey gauged the views of Canadians on their level of support towards clearing out homeless encampments in parks and public spaces. Nanos conducted an RDD dual frame (land- and cell-lines) hybrid telephone and online random survey of 1,052 Canadians, 18 years of age or older, between September 29th and October 1st, 2025 as part… Continue Reading Support for clearing homeless encampments outweighs opposition. (CTV News/Nanos)

Canadians more likely to say the federal public service is overstaffed. (CTV News/Nanos)

This survey gauged the views of Canadians on the amount of Canada’s federal public service employees. Nanos conducted an RDD dual frame (land- and cell-lines) hybrid telephone and online random survey of 1,052 Canadians, 18 years of age or older, between September 29th and October 1st, 2025 as part of an omnibus survey. The margin… Continue Reading Canadians more likely to say the federal public service is overstaffed. (CTV News/Nanos)