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Cost-of-Living Pressures Persist. Housing worry declines for third wave in succession. (Nanos)

The research gauged the opinions among Canadians on their perceptions and concerns regarding economic conditions and housing affordability. Respondents were asked about their expectations for the next generation’s standard of living, with options ranging from higher to lower standards compared to today. Additionally, the survey gauged individuals’ worries about their ability to pay for housing… Continue Reading Cost-of-Living Pressures Persist. Housing worry declines for third wave in succession. (Nanos)

Liberals ahead of Conservatives by 15 points as Canadians increasingly focus on jobs/the economy. (N...

Jobs/the economy continues to top the list of national issues of concern.  Liberals ahead of Conservatives by 15 points in ballot support.  Carney leads Poilievre as preferred PM by over 30 per cent. -Nik Nanos, Chief Data Scientist The Weekly Nanos Tracking is produced by the Nanos Research Corporation, headquartered in Canada, which operates in… Continue Reading Liberals ahead of Conservatives by 15 points as Canadians increasingly focus on jobs/the economy. (Nanos)

Consumer confidence on a clear negative trajectory (Bloomberg/Nanos)

All indicators in the Bloomberg Nanos Index showed negative pressure. The biggest drop in sentiment had to do with the proportion of Canadians who thought the economy would get stronger in the next six months.  This declined from 27 to 15 per cent over the past four weeks.  – Nik Nanos, Chief Data Scientist Nanos… Continue Reading Consumer confidence on a clear negative trajectory (Bloomberg/Nanos)

An increasing percentage of Canadians report that they would be willing to serve in the Armed Forces...

The research gauged the opinions among Canadians on their general impression of the Canadian Armed Forces, their views on whether a career in the CAF is a good option for young people today, whether the CAF makes them feel proud to be Canadian, whether they would be willing to serve in the CAF in either… Continue Reading An increasing percentage of Canadians report that they would be willing to serve in the Armed Forces if Canada were involved in a major conflict. (Globe and Mail/Nanos)

Carney Liberals ahead by 14 points: Jobs/the economy ramping up as top concern. (Nanos)

Support for the federal Liberals stands at 46.5 per cent with the Conservatives trailing at 32.2. Concern about jobs/the economy continues to ramp up while Carney is ahead of Poilievre on the preferred PM tracking by over 30-points. -Nik Nanos, Chief Data Scientist The Weekly Nanos Tracking is produced by the Nanos Research Corporation, headquartered… Continue Reading Carney Liberals ahead by 14 points: Jobs/the economy ramping up as top concern. (Nanos)

Confidence wanes as Canadians grow gloomier about the economy. (Bloomberg/Nanos Research)

Canadian consumer confidence continues to slide and has moved below the 50-point neutral position on the Bloomberg Nanos Index.  The negative trajectory has been largely driven by pessimistic views on the future strength of the Canadian economy. – Nik Nanos, Chief Data Scientist Nanos conducted an RDD dual frame (land- and cell-lines) telephone random survey… Continue Reading Confidence wanes as Canadians grow gloomier about the economy. (Bloomberg/Nanos Research)

Canada’s economic mood brightens but skills anxiety is deep. (Coalition for a Better Future/Nanos)

The objective of this research project is to track Canadians views on the direction they believe Canada is going on a variety of topics such as economic policies, climate change, energy and standard of living. Additionally, new questions were included on the topic of skills and workers in Canada. Nanos conducted an RDD dual frame… Continue Reading Canada’s economic mood brightens but skills anxiety is deep. (Coalition for a Better Future/Nanos)

Concern about jobs/the economy pulling ahead of other issues: LPC 45.7, CPC 32.9, NDP 11.5 (Nanos)

Worry about jobs/economy pulling away from the other concerns of Canadians.  The Liberals are maintaining a double-digit lead over the Conservatives. Carney has a 32-point advantage on the preferred Prime Minister tracking over Poilievre. -Nik Nanos, Chief Data Scientist The Weekly Nanos Tracking is produced by the Nanos Research Corporation, headquartered in Canada, which operates… Continue Reading Concern about jobs/the economy pulling ahead of other issues: LPC 45.7, CPC 32.9, NDP 11.5 (Nanos)

Consumer confidence slides for third week in succession. (Bloomberg/Nanos Research)

Canadian consumer confidence continues to slide and is moving from a somewhat positive position towards neutrality.  Of note the four-week decline in consumer confidence in the Prairies has been greater than other regions. – Nik Nanos, Chief Data Scientist Nanos conducted an RDD dual frame (land- and cell-lines) telephone random survey of 1,024 respondents in… Continue Reading Consumer confidence slides for third week in succession. (Bloomberg/Nanos Research)

Canadians are most likely to say that Canada should accept fewer immigrants and temporary residents ...

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 (land- and cell-lines) hybrid telephone and online random survey of 1,058 Canadians, 18 years of age or older, from March 1st to March… Continue Reading Canadians are most likely to say that Canada should accept fewer immigrants and temporary residents in 2027 than it plans on accepting in 2026. (Bloomberg News/Nanos)