Liberals lead at 42.7%, ahead of Conservatives at 30.7%, with others trailing. Mark Carney is the preferred prime minister (48.6%), followed by Pierre Poilievre (24.1%). Top concerns remain the economy, inflation and healthcare, while housing and immigration rank lower. National unity getting on the radar as a top issue of concern. -Nik Nanos, Chief Data… Continue Reading Liberals hold lead as concern on national unity on radar
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Canadian economic mood stable, but lacking momentum (Bloomberg/Nanos Research)
Canada’s economic mood remains near neutral with a slight dip from recent weeks. Household sentiment has eased, while expectations remain broadly unchanged. Overall, views are balanced, with Canadian’s cautious sentiment prevailing. – Nik Nanos, Chief Data Scientist Nanos conducted an RDD dual frame (land- and cell-lines) telephone random survey of 1,021 respondents in Canada. This… Continue Reading Canadian economic mood stable, but lacking momentum (Bloomberg/Nanos Research)
Two in five Canadians think Canada isn’t doing enough to sanction Israeli settlements in Palestine.
The research gauged the views of Canadians on the country’s foreign policy in the Middle East, namely on Canada’s support for Palestine and Israel, the importance of considering human rights records when starting or maintaining a trade relationship, sanctioning of Israeli settlements in Palestine, and Canada-Israel Free Trade Agreement (CIFTA). Nanos conducted an RDD dual… Continue Reading Two in five Canadians think Canada isn’t doing enough to sanction Israeli settlements in Palestine. (CJPME/Nanos)
The Transatlantic Tilt: Canadians warm to Germany and Europe as confidence in the United States beco...
The research gauged the opinion of Canadians on defence and security partnerships, trade diversification, and global affairs. Nanos conducted a representative non-probability online survey of 1532 Canadians, 18 years of age or older, from May 1st to May 5th, 2026. The sample is geographically stratified to be representative of Canada. A margin of error cannot… Continue Reading The Transatlantic Tilt: Canadians warm to Germany and Europe as confidence in the United States becomes less certain. (Konrad Adenauer Stiftung/Nanos Research)
A slight majority of Canadians are ok with MAID expanding to patients who are suffering only from me...
Canadians are more likely to believe it is acceptable (57%) than unacceptable (37%) for MAID to expand to patients who are experiencing intolerable suffering whose only condition is mental illness. Nanos conducted an RDD dual frame (land- and cell-lines) hybrid telephone and online random survey of 1044 Canadians, 18 years of age or older, from… Continue Reading A slight majority of Canadians are ok with MAID expanding to patients who are suffering only from mental illnesses. (The Globe and Mail/Nanos)
Rising inflation concerns. Liberals ahead while Conservative support hits a low not seen since Novem...
Economic concerns remain paramount, though less intensely than in recent weeks. Jobs and the economy still lead, while inflation, healthcare and immigration edge upward; housing worries have cooled. The Liberals maintain a solid lead in vote intention and overall positioning, with Conservatives trailing and other parties well behind. Of note, Conservative support has not been… Continue Reading Rising inflation concerns. Liberals ahead while Conservative support hits a low not seen since November 2022. (Nanos)
Views on the importance of ensuring control over Canadian food supply reach a new numerical high (Da...
The research gauged the opinions among Canadians on trade negotiations between Canada and the United States. Nanos conducted an RDD dual frame (land- and cell-lines) hybrid telephone and online random survey of 1044 Canadians, 18 years of age or older, between May 31 and June 2, 2026, as part of an omnibus survey. Participants were… Continue Reading Views on the importance of ensuring control over Canadian food supply reach a new numerical high (Dairy Farmers of Canada/Nanos)
Confidence holds near neutral as Canadian sentiment steadies (Bloomberg/Nanos Research)
Canada’s confidence index is broadly unchanged at 50.86, remaining below its long-term average. Household sentiment has softened, while expectations have edged higher. Overall, the data suggest a steady but subdued outlook, with little evidence of a decisive shift in sentiment. – Nik Nanos, Chief Data Scientist Nanos conducted an RDD dual frame (land- and cell-lines)… Continue Reading Confidence holds near neutral as Canadian sentiment steadies (Bloomberg/Nanos Research)
Canadians are three times more likely to avoid rather than embrace lower-cost US dairy if it became ...
Three in five Canadians are outright not likely to purchase dairy products from the US if the dairy supply management system changed and more dairy from the United States was available for sale at lower costs. An additional one in ten is somewhat unlikely. Nanos conducted an RDD dual frame (land- and cell-lines) hybrid telephone… Continue Reading Canadians are three times more likely to avoid rather than embrace lower-cost US dairy if it became more available on the Canadian market. (CTV News/Nanos)
Two thirds of Canadians report price of homes decreasing as a positive development for the housing m...
This survey gauges the views of Canadian on the price of homes reaching their lowest prices since 2021. Nanos conducted an RDD dual frame (land- and cell-lines) hybrid telephone and online random survey of 1,003 Canadians, 18 years of age or older, from May 3rd to 6th, 2026 as part of an omnibus survey. The… Continue Reading Two thirds of Canadians report price of homes decreasing as a positive development for the housing market. More than half believe home prices should continue to decrease. (Bloomberg/Nanos Research)