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Negative trend line on consumer confidence continues (Bloomberg/Nanos)

Consumer confidence in Canada continues to show negative pressure. Of note, views are more pessimistic compared to four weeks ago on three of four indicators including the value of real estate, personal finances and the future strength of the economy. -Nik Nanos, Chief Data Scientist Nanos conducted an RDD dual frame (land- and cell-lines) telephone… Continue Reading Negative trend line on consumer confidence continues (Bloomberg/Nanos)

Most Canadians want the Government of Canada to make public the evidence used to accuse India of bei...

Seven in 10 Canadians agree or somewhat agree that the Government of Canada should make public the evidence that Prime Minister Justin Trudeau relied upon September 18 when he accused India of being behind the killing of Hardeep Singh Nijjar. Nanos conducted an RDD dual frame (land-and cell-lines) hybrid telephone and online random survey of… Continue Reading Most Canadians want the Government of Canada to make public the evidence used to accuse India of being behind the killing of Hardeep Singh Nijjar (Globe and Mail/Nanos)

Many Canadians have concerns about the Israel-Hamas conflict spreading and an increase in hate crime...

A strong majority of Canadians are concerned or somewhat concerned about the conflict between Israel and Hamas spreading to other Middle Eastern countries or spreading to countries outside the Middle East, as well as an increase in hate motivated incidents in their community. Nanos conducted an RDD dual frame (land-and cell-lines) hybrid telephone and online… Continue Reading Many Canadians have concerns about the Israel-Hamas conflict spreading and an increase in hate crime incidents in their communities (CTV/Nanos)

Carbon tax tracking suggests protecting the environment in the long term as a priority still a major...

While just over 1 in 2 Canadians still prefer protecting the environment in the long term (55%) over keeping costs down today, this is a decrease when compared to November 2018 when two thirds (67%) preferred protecting the environment in the long term. Nanos conducted an RDD dual frame (land- and cell-lines) hybrid telephone and… Continue Reading Carbon tax tracking suggests protecting the environment in the long term as a priority still a majority but on the decline from 67% in 2018 to 55% as people increasingly worry about how to keep costs down today (Globe and Mail/Nanos)

Conservatives 38, Liberals 25, NDP 20, Green 8, Bloc 6, PPC 3 (Nanos)

Nanos tracks unprompted issues of concern every week. To access full weekly national and regional tracking visit the Nanos subscriber data portal. As inflation pulls ahead as the top national issue of concern the Conservatives enjoy a 13-point advantage over the Liberals. Of note there has been positive movement for the Green Party. – Nik… Continue Reading Conservatives 38, Liberals 25, NDP 20, Green 8, Bloc 6, PPC 3 (Nanos)

Canadians reporting better personal finances at one year low (Bloomberg/Nanos)

Canadian consumer confidence continues to be tepid.  Of note, individuals are almost four times more likely to report their personal finances are worse rather than better off compared to a year ago.  Better off numbers at a one year low. -Nik Nanos, Chief Data Scientist Nanos conducted an RDD dual frame (land- and cell-lines) telephone… Continue Reading Canadians reporting better personal finances at one year low (Bloomberg/Nanos)

Most variable and hybrid mortgage holders in Canada say higher mortgage payments have put a financia...

Nanos Research was retained by Royal LePage to gauge the opinion among Canadian mortgage holders in response to increasing mortgage rates and how it may have affected their financial situation. Nanos conducted an online representative panel survey of 2,004 Canadians, aged 27 to 75, between September 8th to 14th, 2023. The results presented in this… Continue Reading Most variable and hybrid mortgage holders in Canada say higher mortgage payments have put a financial strain on their household and more than half have decreased their discretionary spending (Royal LePage/Nanos)

Negativity on the standard of living is at an all time high numerically since tracking started in 20...

Approximately two in three Canadians believe the next generation of Canadians will have a lower standard of living than they have today (67%) reaching an all time high numerically since tracking first started. Older Canadians (55 and over) are less likely to say that the next generation will have a lower standard of living (62%)… Continue Reading Negativity on the standard of living is at an all time high numerically since tracking started in 2012.

Canadians blame grocery store profiteering, increased fuel costs and food manufacturing profiteering...

The research gauged the opinions among Canadians on the reason for the sharp rise in grocery prices. Nanos conducted an RDD dual frame (land- and cell-lines) hybrid telephone and online random survey of 1,058 Canadians, 18 years of age or older, between October 1st and October 4th, as part of an omnibus survey. The margin… Continue Reading Canadians blame grocery store profiteering, increased fuel costs and food manufacturing profiteering the most for the sharp rise of grocery prices in the past year. (Bloomberg/Nanos)

Trudeau at eight year low in preferred Prime Minister tracking while Poilievre at eight year high fo...

Nanos tracks unprompted issues of concern every week. To access full weekly national and regional tracking visit the Nanos subscriber data portal. Inflation pulling ahead of all other issues. Trudeau at eight year low on preferred PM tracking. Poilievre at eight year high for a Conservative Party leader in tracking. – Nik Nanos The Weekly… Continue Reading Trudeau at eight year low in preferred Prime Minister tracking while Poilievre at eight year high for a Conservative leader. (Nanos)