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Canadians’ level of confidence and importance remain stable for economic issues. (Nanos)

Importance mean scores hit an all time low for both creating jobs (8.1 out of 10 points) and creating trade policies encouraging investment (8.0 out of 10 points). Being energy self-sufficient remains the most important policy related to security for Canadians (mean score of 8.5 out of 10), returning to consistent levels in 2023 after… Continue Reading Canadians’ level of confidence and importance remain stable for economic issues. (Nanos)

Confidence hits lowest mean scores in ten years of tracking for four of nine social and environmenta...

In 2023, four of the nine social and environmental issues of concern received their lowest confidence scores in the ten years of tracking. Investing in our education (2.4 out of 10 in 2022; 2.3 out of 10 in 2023) and ensuring Canadians have a high standard of living (2.3 out of 10 in 2022; 2.2… Continue Reading Confidence hits lowest mean scores in ten years of tracking for four of nine social and environmental concerns. (Nanos)

Federal Nanos Ballot: CPC 39, LPC 28, NDP 20, BQ 7 GPC 3, PPC 2 (Nanos)

Nanos tracks unprompted issues of concern every week. To access full weekly national and regional tracking visit the Nanos subscriber data portal. With concern about inflation numerically topping top issues of concern the Conservatives have an 11-point lead over the Liberals. – Nik Nanos The Weekly Nanos Tracking is produced by the Nanos Research Corporation,… Continue Reading Federal Nanos Ballot: CPC 39, LPC 28, NDP 20, BQ 7 GPC 3, PPC 2 (Nanos)

Both pocketbook and overall index showing better scores over the past 60 days. (Bloomberg/Nanos)

Although confidence remains generally neutral, overall consumer sentiment is more positive than back in November. -Nik Nanos, Chief Data Scientist Nanos conducted an RDD dual frame (land- and cell-lines) telephone random survey of 1,061 respondents in Canada. This report is based on the four waves of tracking ending January 12th, 2024. The margin of error… Continue Reading Both pocketbook and overall index showing better scores over the past 60 days. (Bloomberg/Nanos)

Feelings of satisfaction toward the federal government hit all time low since tracking started in 20...

Overall, pessimism and anger continue to be the top emotions Canadians say best describe their views of the federal government in Ottawa. Feelings of satisfaction with the federal government hit an all time low at 12 per cent since tracking started. Feelings of disinterest are on the rise in Quebec (25%, compared to eight per… Continue Reading Feelings of satisfaction toward the federal government hit all time low since tracking started in 2018 (Nanos)

Two in three Canadians say the federal government is doing a very poor or poor job at introducing ...

The research gauged opinions of Canadians on whether the government is doing a good job at introducing affordable housing policies, and the top ranted actions that would have a positive impact on affordable housing in Canada. Nanos conducted an RDD dual frame (land- and cell-lines) hybrid telephone and online random survey of 1,006 Canadians, 18… Continue Reading Two in three Canadians say the federal government is doing a very poor or poor job at introducing policies to make housing affordable. (Bloomberg/Nanos)

Most Canadians agree temporary foreign workers are important or somewhat important to Canada’s econo

A strong majority of Canadians say temporary foreign workers are important (48%) or somewhat important (34%) to Canada’s economy. Older Canadians (55 plus) are more likely to say temporary foreign workers are important (56%) than younger Canadians (38%). The research gauged the views of Canadians on temporary foreign workers, specifically how important they are to… Continue Reading Most Canadians agree temporary foreign workers are important or somewhat important to Canada’s economy (Globe/Nanos)

Federal Ballot: CPC 38, LPC 26, NDP 21, BQ 7, GPC 4, PPC 2 (Nanos)

Nanos tracks unprompted issues of concern every week. To access full weekly national and regional tracking visit the Nanos subscriber data portal. Conservatives continue to retain a comfortable double-digit advantage over the Liberals. Canadians are most likely to cite inflation and jobs/the economy as top unprompted national issues of concern. – Nik Nanos The Weekly… Continue Reading Federal Ballot: CPC 38, LPC 26, NDP 21, BQ 7, GPC 4, PPC 2 (Nanos)

Forward looking expectations are trending positively. (Bloomberg/Nanos)

Forward-looking expectations have been trending upward over the past four weeks and moving from negative into neutral territory.  The four-week gains have been driven by positive views on the future value of real estate and also on the future strength of the Canadian economy. -Nik Nanos, Chief Data Scientist Nanos conducted an RDD dual frame… Continue Reading Forward looking expectations are trending positively. (Bloomberg/Nanos)

Positive views on the performance of the federal government and international reputation break recor...

The research gauged the views of Canadians on the current federal government, the direction of the country, the relationship between the federal and provincial governments, and Canada’s international reputation. Nanos conducted an RDD dual frame (land- and cell-lines) hybrid telephone and online random survey of 1,006 Canadians, 18 years of age or older, between December… Continue Reading Positive views on the performance of the federal government and international reputation break records with 17-year lows – Tracking Study (Nanos)