Federal politics shows little change in late July. The Liberals continue to lead federal ballot tracking at 44.7%, followed by the Conservatives at 29.5% and the NDP at 12.7%. Mark Carney remains the most commonly selected choice for prime minister at 54.0%, while Pierre Poilievre is at 18.2%. Canadians continue to cite jobs and the… Continue Reading Liberals maintain lead amid evolving concerns. (Nanos)
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Pocketbooks Strengthen; Expectations Stabilize. (Bloomberg/Nanos Research)
Canadian consumer confidence remained modestly positive in late July. The Bloomberg Nanos Canadian Confidence Index registered 52.55, slightly above its level four weeks earlier. Assessments of personal finances and job security were stronger, with the Pocketbook Index at 54.84, while views on the economy and housing market were more restrained, with the Expectations Index at… Continue Reading Pocketbooks Strengthen; Expectations Stabilize. (Bloomberg/Nanos Research)
Liberals 42.7, Conservatives 31.3, NDP 13.6 (Nanos)
Political sentiment remains relatively steady as summer progresses. The Liberals continue to lead federal ballot tracking at 42.7%, ahead of the Conservatives at 31.3%, while Mark Carney remains the leading choice for prime minister. Economic concerns continue to dominate public priorities, with jobs and the economy cited most often (20.6%), followed by cost of living… Continue Reading Liberals 42.7, Conservatives 31.3, NDP 13.6 (Nanos)
Consumer Sentiment Eases After Early-Summer Rise (Bloomberg/Nanos Research)
Canadian consumer confidence eased this week, with the Bloomberg Nanos Canadian Confidence Index declining to 51.43 from 52.65 the previous week. The index remains below its 2026 high of 54.19 and well below the peak recorded in 2021. – Nik Nanos, Chief Data Scientist Nanos conducted an RDD dual frame (land- and cell-lines) telephone random… Continue Reading Consumer Sentiment Eases After Early-Summer Rise (Bloomberg/Nanos Research)
Economic Pressures Endure, Political Rankings Hold. (Nanos)
The federal political landscape endures, with the Liberals at 43.0 per cent among committed voters compared with 31.0 per cent for the Conservatives. Mark Carney remains the preferred choice for prime minister at 51.5 per cent. Jobs and the economy continue to be Canadians’ top national concern at 21.5 per cent, followed by cost of… Continue Reading Economic Pressures Endure, Political Rankings Hold. (Nanos)
Confidence hits a four-month high. (Bloomberg/Nanos Research)
Canadian confidence improved in early July, with the Bloomberg Nanos Canadian Confidence Index rising to 52.65 from 50.17 four weeks earlier. Confidence was last at this level in March 2026. The Pocketbook Index increased to 54.20, while the Expectations Index reached 51.10. Despite the improvement, confidence remains below the long-term BNCCI average of 54.72. –… Continue Reading Confidence hits a four-month high. (Bloomberg/Nanos Research)
Concern over energy prices hits all time high since 2022 – Views on federal performance on energy pr
The research gauged the opinions among Canadians on climate ambition, energy affordability, climate policies aligned with the views of Canadians, as well as governments maintaining affordability as they pursue climate change targets. The research also gauged views on Canada providing a positive environment for investors, completing energy projects on time and getting new projects approved… Continue Reading Concern over energy prices hits all time high since 2022 – Views on federal performance on energy projects and climate lean negatively (Positive Energy/Nanos)
Is the honeymoon cooling? Positive sentiments towards the federal government strong but down ten-poi...
The research gauged the opinions among Canadians on their feelings towards the federal government in Ottawa. Nanos conducted an RDD dual frame (land- and cell-lines) hybrid telephone and online random survey of 1051 Canadians, 18 years of age or older, from June 26 to June 28, 2026, as part of an omnibus survey. Participants were… Continue Reading Is the honeymoon cooling? Positive sentiments towards the federal government strong but down ten-points in 90 days. (Nanos Research)
Climate Action Seen as Urgent: Canadians Ready for Water Infrastructure Investment. (International I...
The research gauged the opinions among Canadians on climate change, the state of Canada’s water infrastructure and natural infrastructure. Nanos conducted an RDD dual frame (land- and cell-lines) hybrid telephone and online random survey of 2219 Canadians, 18 years of age or older, from February 28 to March 19, 2026. The results were statistically checked… Continue Reading Climate Action Seen as Urgent: Canadians Ready for Water Infrastructure Investment. (International Institute for Sustainable Development/Nanos Research)
Canadians are over three times more likely to rate Mark Carney’s handling of the economy as good r
The research gauged the views of Canadians on Prime Minister Mark Carney’s job of handling the economy. Nanos conducted an RDD dual frame (land- and cell-lines) hybrid telephone and online random survey of 1051 Canadians, 18 years of age or older, from June 26 to 28, 2026, as part of an omnibus survey. The sample… Continue Reading Canadians are over three times more likely to rate Mark Carney’s handling of the economy as good rather than poor. (Bloomberg/Nanos)