After a prolonged flatline trend, consumer confidence is up for the first time in almost six months. The Bloomberg Nanos Index is largely up on more positive sentiment related to personal finances and job security compared to four weeks ago. – Nik Nanos, Chief Data Scientist Nanos conducted an RDD dual frame (land- and cell-lines)… Continue Reading Confidence up, hits level not seen since August 2025 (Bloomberg/Nanos)
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Canadians are split on what should happen if an MP decides to change political parties. (CTV News/Na...
This research gauged the opinion of Canadians on what should happen if a member of parliament (MP) decides to change political parties. Nanos conducted an RDD dual frame (land- and cell-lines) hybrid telephone and online random survey of 1,077 Canadians, 18 years of age or older, between December 27th and December 29th, 2025 as part… Continue Reading Canadians are split on what should happen if an MP decides to change political parties. (CTV News/Nanos)
Strong majority believe Canada-US relations permanently damaged. (CTV News/Nanos)
Over 4 in 5 Canadians agree to some extent that the Canada-US relationship has changed permanently under President Trump. Almost nine out of ten Canadian women agree (67%) or somewhat agree (21%) that the Canada-US relationship has permanently changed under President Trump. Nanos conducted an RDD dual frame (land- and cell-lines) hybrid telephone and online… Continue Reading Strong majority believe Canada-US relations permanently damaged. (CTV News/Nanos)
Strong Majority good with Mark Carney’s move to allow 49,000 Chinese EV’s into Canada (CTV News/Nano
4 in 5 Canadians report supporting or somewhat supporting Prime Minister Carney’s trade deal with China which allows 49,000 Chinese built EV’s to be sold in Canada. Residents of Atlantic report the highest level of outright support with 63 percent. Nanos conducted an RDD dual frame (land- and cell-lines) hybrid telephone and online random survey… Continue Reading Strong Majority good with Mark Carney’s move to allow 49,000 Chinese EV’s into Canada (CTV News/Nanos)
Importance of the rising cost of living as the top priority for 2026 Parliamentary Agenda up since t...
This research gauged the opinion of Canadians on priorities for the federal government. Nanos conducted an RDD dual frame (land- and cell-lines) hybrid telephone and online random survey of 1,077 Canadians, 18 years of age or older, between between December 27th and December 29th, 2025 as part of an omnibus survey. The margin of error… Continue Reading Importance of the rising cost of living as the top priority for 2026 Parliamentary Agenda up since the Fall. Other top priorities for Canadians include jobs/the economy and trade negotiations with the US. (CTV News/Nanos)
Canadian concern about Trump surges – Liberals lead by four points – Carney ahead of Poilievre by 29
Concern about Trump/US relations has surged in the wake of the WEF Davos meeting which featured speeches by Carney and Trump. Liberals hold a tenuous four point lead over the Conservatives while Carney has opened up a substantial 29 point advantage on the preferred PM tracking. -Nik Nanos, Chief Data Scientist The Weekly Nanos Tracking… Continue Reading Canadian concern about Trump surges – Liberals lead by four points – Carney ahead of Poilievre by 29 points. (Nanos)
Consumer confidence flatlines in neutral – Positive perceptions on future strength of economy hits 1
Consumer confidence in Canada continues to flatline in neutral. Of note, the percentage of Canadians who believe the economy will get stronger in the next six months has hit a 10 week low. – Nik Nanos, Chief Data Scientist Nanos conducted an RDD dual frame (land- and cell-lines) telephone random survey of 1,055 respondents in… Continue Reading Consumer confidence flatlines in neutral – Positive perceptions on future strength of economy hits 10 week low. (Bloomberg/Nanos)
Since Poilievre’s Leadership Win: What’s Happened to Conservative Support? (Nanos)
This report includes the Nanos weekly tracking on accessible voters and qualities of a good political leader for the Conservatives and Pierre Poilievre respectively and compares data since Poilievre was selected leader of the CPC. Overall, the Conservatives trail the Liberals by a handful of percentage points. However, the proportion of Canadians who believe Poilievre… Continue Reading Since Poilievre’s Leadership Win: What’s Happened to Conservative Support? (Nanos)
Importance of reducing grocery costs twice as high as reducing housing costs. (CTV News/Nanos)
This research gauged the opinion of Canadians on areas of spending where they would like to see more reduced costs in 2026. Nanos conducted an RDD dual frame (land- and cell-lines) hybrid telephone and online random survey of 1,077 Canadians, 18 years of age or older, between December 27th and December 29th, 2025, as part… Continue Reading Importance of reducing grocery costs twice as high as reducing housing costs. (CTV News/Nanos)
Ontarians show strong support for increasing funding and staff in hospitals – Most believe there isn
Over nine in ten Ontarians support (79%) or somewhat support (15%) the provincial government increasing funding to hospitals, so they do not have to cut staff or reduce surgeries. A similar proportion support (79%) or somewhat support (18%) increasing the number of hospital staff to treat more patients in a timely way. Support is also… Continue Reading Ontarians show strong support for increasing funding and staff in hospitals – Most believe there isn’t currently enough staff in Ontario hospitals (CUPE/Nanos Research)