Canadian consumer confidence remains in a marginally positive territory with a score above 50 points on the 100-point diffusion index. The tentative mood coincides with uncertainty on the Canada-US trade relationship. – Nik Nanos, Chief Data Scientist Nanos conducted an RDD dual frame (land- and cell-lines) telephone random survey of 1,094 respondents in Canada. This… Continue Reading Consumer confidence in holding pattern as trade status with US uncertain. (Bloomberg/Nanos)
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Canadians prioritize national infrastructure projects even over possible regional, Indigenous, or en...
This research gauges the opinion of Canadians on decision-making around major infrastructure projects. Nanos conducted an RDD dual frame (land- and cell-lines) hybrid telephone and online random survey of 1,034 Canadians, 18 years of age or older, between July 31st and August 6th, 2025 as part of an omnibus survey. The margin of error for… Continue Reading Canadians prioritize national infrastructure projects even over possible regional, Indigenous, or environmental opposition. (CTV/Nanos)
Young Canadians most pessimistic about future standard of living and more likely to report cancellin...
The research gauged the opinions among Canadians on their perceptions and concerns regarding economic conditions and housing affordability. Nanos conducted an RDD dual frame (land- and cell-lines) hybrid telephone and online random survey of 1,034 Canadians, 18 years of age or older, between July 31st and August 6th, 2025 as part of an omnibus survey.… Continue Reading Young Canadians most pessimistic about future standard of living and more likely to report cancelling purchases compared to older Canadians. (Nanos)
Views on welcoming refugees from the US to claim asylum in Canada steady. (Bloomberg/Nanos)
The research gauged the opinions among Canadians on refugees who cross the Canadian border from the United States to claim asylum in Canada. Nanos conducted an RDD dual frame (land- and cell-lines) hybrid telephone and online random survey of 1,047 Canadians, 18 years of age or older, between July 2nd and 6th, 2025 as part… Continue Reading Views on welcoming refugees from the US to claim asylum in Canada steady. (Bloomberg/Nanos)
Two concerns showing upward movement are Trump/US relations and inflation – Liberals ahead of Conser
The Carney Liberals continue to be in the drivers’ seat leading by 11 points in ballot support and Carney comfortably ahead of Poilievre on the preferred PM tracking. On the issue front jobs/the economy still is tied with Trump/US relations at the top unprompted issue of concern. -Nik Nanos, Chief Data Scientist The Weekly Nanos… Continue Reading Two concerns showing upward movement are Trump/US relations and inflation – Liberals ahead of Conservatives by 11 points. (Nanos)
Consumer confidence marginally positive. (Bloomberg/Nanos)
Canadian consumer confidence continues to remain in a marginally positive holding pattern as uncertainty about the trade relationship continues. – Nik Nanos, Chief Data Scientist Nanos conducted an RDD dual frame (land- and cell-lines) telephone random survey of 1,096 respondents in Canada. This report is based on the four waves of tracking ending August 1st,… Continue Reading Consumer confidence marginally positive. (Bloomberg/Nanos)
Jobs/economy and Trump/US relations now tied as the top national issue of concern. (Nanos)
Concern about Trump/US relations has been on the rise and is now tied as the top national issue of concern with jobs/the economy. The federal Liberals are maintaining a 10-point advantage over the Conservatives. -Nik Nanos, Chief Data Scientist The Weekly Nanos Tracking is produced by the Nanos Research Corporation, headquartered in Canada, which operates… Continue Reading Jobs/economy and Trump/US relations now tied as the top national issue of concern. (Nanos)
Consumer confidence in holding pattern as the only certainty in the trade negotiations with US is un...
Perhaps the only certainty in the trade discussions with the United States is uncertainty. In this environment, Canadian consumer confidence remains in a marginally positive holding pattern. – Nik Nanos, Chief Data Scientist Nanos conducted an RDD dual frame (land- and cell-lines) telephone random survey of 1,027 respondents in Canada. This report is based on… Continue Reading Consumer confidence in holding pattern as the only certainty in the trade negotiations with US is uncertainty. (Bloomberg/Nanos)
Appetite for Canada to increase defense spending on the rise. (CTV News/Nanos)
Over four in five Canadians prefer increasing defense spending either to the NATO ally target of two per cent (52%) of GDP or to increase it further to five per cent (32%) of the GDP. Nine per cent prefer Canada maintain its current defense spending and three per cent would prefer to spend less than… Continue Reading Appetite for Canada to increase defense spending on the rise. (CTV News/Nanos)
Canadians sour on automobile companies that shut production in Canada. (CTV News/Nanos)
Canadians lean toward being less likely (45%) or somewhat less likely (11%) to purchase a car from a company in the future that shut down its production in Canada, compared to those that say they are more likely (nine per cent) or somewhat more likely (three per cent) to purchase a car from this company… Continue Reading Canadians sour on automobile companies that shut production in Canada. (CTV News/Nanos)