Canadian consumer confidence continues its gradual slide to a neutral stance of 50 on the 100-point consumer confidence scale. Concern over the future state of the Canadian economy and real estate values are key drivers of the softening of consumer confidence. – Nik Nanos, Chief Data Scientist Nanos conducted an RDD dual frame (land- and… Continue Reading Consumer Confidence continuing to edge downwards (Bloomberg/Nanos)
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A majority of Canadians lack confidence in peaceful relations with Israel and a new demilitarized Pa...
This research gauged the opinions of Canadians on the peacefulness of relations with Israel of a new demilitarized Palestinian state. 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… Continue Reading A majority of Canadians lack confidence in peaceful relations with Israel and a new demilitarized Palestinian state. (Globe and Mail/Nanos)
Four in five Canadians doubt Trump will honour his word for a trade deal with Canada. (Bloomberg/Nan...
The research gauged the opinions among Canadians on the likelihood of a trade deal between Canada and the United States, and the impact of U.S. tariffs on the Canadian economy. 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… Continue Reading Four in five Canadians doubt Trump will honour his word for a trade deal with Canada. (Bloomberg/Nanos)
Liberals 44, Conservatives 32, NDP 12 –Poilievre trails Carney on preferred PM tracking by 27 points
The Liberals remain in the drivers’ seat in the post election period with a double-digit lead in ballot support. Poilievre trails Carney by 27 points in the preferred Prime Minister tracking as the number one concern of Canadians is US President Trump/Canada-US relations. -Nik Nanos, Chief Data Scientist The Weekly Nanos Tracking is produced by… Continue Reading Liberals 44, Conservatives 32, NDP 12 –Poilievre trails Carney on preferred PM tracking by 27 points (Nanos)
Consumer confidence sliding towards neutral territory. (Bloomberg/Nanos)
Compared to the last four weeks or three months, Canadian consumer confidence is sliding and moving towards a more neutral position near a score of 50 points on the 100-point diffusion index which captures sentiment. All four sub elements of consumer confidence are softening compared to four weeks ago. – Nik Nanos, Chief Data Scientist… Continue Reading Consumer confidence sliding towards neutral territory. (Bloomberg/Nanos)
Support for Government aid to steel and aluminum companies facing US tariffs marginally declines fro...
This research gauges the support of Canadians on financial aid for steel and aluminum companies affected by US tariffs. 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… Continue Reading Support for Government aid to steel and aluminum companies facing US tariffs marginally declines from 2018 benchmark. (CTV News/Nanos)
Trump/US Relations Rockets to Top National Concerns – Liberals maintain advantage over Conservatives
Concern about US President Trump/US relations has significantly increased now overtaking jobs/the economy as the top issue. Concern about Trump is up seven points in the past four weeks of tracking. The Liberals maintain an advantage over the Conservatives in ballot support. Likewise, Carney has a comfortable lead over Poilievre as the person Canadians would… Continue Reading Trump/US Relations Rockets to Top National Concerns – Liberals maintain advantage over Conservatives in ballot support. (Nanos)
Negativity on affordable housing drops from 81 to 68 percent. (Globe and Mail/Nanos)
Around two in three Canadians say they are not confident (42%) or somewhat not confident (26%) that in five years housing in Canada will be more affordable than it is today, while one in four are somewhat confident (22%) or confident (three per cent). Confidence has increased by nine percentage points since the last wave… Continue Reading Negativity on affordable housing drops from 81 to 68 percent. (Globe and Mail/Nanos)
Consumer confidence in holding pattern as trade status with US uncertain. (Bloomberg/Nanos)
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)
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)