This research gauged the opinions of Canadians on financing their children’s extracurricular activities. Nanos conducted an RDD dual frame (cell and landlines) hybrid telephone and online random survey of 1,058 Canadians (of which 475 self identified as having children), 18 years of age or older, from October 31st to November 2nd, 2026, as part of… Continue Reading Young parents bear the brunt: four in ten under 35 are reducing expenses to pay for their children’s activities. (CTV News/Nanos)
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Trust left at the carousel: Reports of luggage-tag switching prompt concern and behavioural change a...
The research focused on air travel and, more specifically, allegations of luggage tag switching in Canadian airports. Nanos conducted an RDD dual frame (cell and landlines) hybrid telephone and online random survey of 1,057 Canadians, 18 years of age or older, from September 27th to 29th, 2026 as part of an omnibus survey. The sample… Continue Reading Trust left at the carousel: Reports of luggage-tag switching prompt concern and behavioural change among travellers. (CTV News/Nanos)
The political gap holds: The Liberals maintain their advantage over the Conservatives, as Mark Carne...
The Liberals retain the upper hand in federal politics, standing at 44% support against 28% for the Conservatives and 12% for the NDP. Mark Carney also leads the preferred-prime-minister measure, at 54%, while Pierre Poilievre stands at 20%. Beyond party politics, Canadians are most concerned about jobs and the economy and Canada-US relations, with concern… Continue Reading The political gap holds: The Liberals maintain their advantage over the Conservatives, as Mark Carney continues to lead Pierre Poilievre on preferred prime minister. (Nanos)
Uneasy Equilibrium: Consumer confidence is broadly balanced, while more Canadians expect the economy...
Canadian consumer confidence remains relatively stable but below its historical average. The Bloomberg-Nanos confidence index stands at 50.76, compared with 51.34 four weeks ago and a long-term average of 54.65. Views of the economic outlook remain more negative than positive, with 40% expecting the economy to weaken and 23% expecting improvement. On personal finances, 42%… Continue Reading Uneasy Equilibrium: Consumer confidence is broadly balanced, while more Canadians expect the economy to weaken than strengthen. (Bloomberg/Nanos)
Most Canadians rate online gambling as harmful for individuals; over half think online gambling adve...
This survey gauged the views of Canadians on rating how harmful online gambling is for individuals and their preferred approach of online gambling advertising. Nanos conducted an RDD dual frame (land- and cell-lines) hybrid telephone and online random survey of 1,044 Canadians, 18 years of age or older, from May 31st to June 2nd, 2026,… Continue Reading Most Canadians rate online gambling as harmful for individuals; over half think online gambling advertising should be banned entirely. (CTV News/Nanos)
Balancing the books and social needs: Canadians put deficit reduction and social programs atop prior...
The research gauged the opinions of Canadians on the priorities they would like the federal government to focus on when spending extra gas tax revenue. Nanos conducted an RDD dual frame (cell and landlines) hybrid telephone and online random survey of 1,058 Canadians, 18 years of age or older, from October 31st to November 2nd,… Continue Reading Balancing the books and social needs: Canadians put deficit reduction and social programs atop priorities for extra gas tax revenue (Bloomberg/Nanos)
Stuck in neutral: Canadian opinion on immigration steady since March, with a majority still wanting ...
The research gauged the opinions among Canada aiming to accept 380,000 new immigrants as permanent residents, and an additional 385,000 workers and students as temporary residents. Nanos conducted an RDD dual frame (cell and landlines) hybrid telephone and online random survey of 1,058 Canadians, 18 years of age or older, from October 31st to November… Continue Reading Stuck in neutral: Canadian opinion on immigration steady since March, with a majority still wanting fewer arrivals (CTV News/Nanos)
A country divided over who holds the pen: Canadians tilt towards provincial say on immigration, but ...
This research gauged the opinions of Canadians on provincial and federal control of immigration. Nanos conducted an RDD dual frame (cell and landlines) hybrid telephone and online random survey of 1,058 Canadians, 18 years of age or older, from October 31st to November 2nd, 2026, as part of an omnibus survey. The sample included both… Continue Reading A country divided over who holds the pen: Canadians tilt towards provincial say on immigration, but no option commands a majority. (CTV News/Nanos)
Federal voting intentions continue to favour the Liberals: Worry about Trump-U.S. relations declinin...
The Liberals lead the Conservatives 45.4% to 28.9% in federal ballot support, with the NDP at 13.6%. Mark Carney is the preferred prime minister for 56.4% of Canadians, compared with 21.5% for Pierre Poilievre. Relations with Donald Trump and the United States remain the most frequently cited national issue at 18.4%, although concern has declined… Continue Reading Federal voting intentions continue to favour the Liberals: Worry about Trump-U.S. relations declining but remain top concern. (Nanos)
Confidence in the slow lane: Canadian consumer sentiment is holding near neutral as economic expecta...
The Bloomberg-Nanos Canadian Confidence Index stands at 50.98, little changed from 50.45 four weeks earlier and below its long-term average of 54.65. Household sentiment is firmer, with the Pocketbook Index at 54.19, while expectations for the economy and property prices remain weaker at 47.77. Confidence has eased from its February peak of 54.19, leaving Canadians… Continue Reading Confidence in the slow lane: Canadian consumer sentiment is holding near neutral as economic expectations trail household confidence. (Bloomberg/Nanos)