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Majority of Canadians support spending tax dollars on off-roadways bike infrastructure; think buildi...

The objective of the research was to gauge the views of Canadians on transportation, including building bike infrastructure, the impact of bike lanes on traffic flow, commuting preferences and changes to speed limits on major highways. Nanos conducted an RDD dual frame (land- and cell-lines) hybrid telephone and online random survey of 1,010 Canadians, 18… Continue Reading Majority of Canadians support spending tax dollars on off-roadways bike infrastructure; think building it on roads makes traffic worse (CTV News/Nanos)

A quarter of Canadians say none of the potential Liberal leader candidates appeal to them; Carney to...

The objective of the research was to gauge the views of Canadians on the political appeal of potential Liberal Party leadership candidates. Nanos conducted an RDD dual frame (land- and cell-lines) hybrid telephone and online random survey of 1,010 Canadians, 18 years of age or older, between November 4th to 6th, 2024 as part of… Continue Reading A quarter of Canadians say none of the potential Liberal leader candidates appeal to them; Carney tops list after none of the above (CTV News/Nanos)

Majority of Canadians support or somewhat support Canada buying up to 12 submarines for up to 120 bi...

3 in 4 Canadians support or somewhat support Canada buying submarines to defend Canada’s coasts and as part of Canada’s NATO defense spending commitment.  Older Canadians (55 plus)(83%) were more likely to support or somewhat support this than younger Canadians (63%). Nanos conducted an RDD dual frame (land- and cell-lines) hybrid telephone and online random… Continue Reading Majority of Canadians support or somewhat support Canada buying up to 12 submarines for up to 120 billion dollars to defend Canada. (CTV News/Nanos)

Canadians say costs to evacuate Canadian citizens from Lebanon should be paid by the individuals the...

Canadians are split on their preference for assigning the financial responsibility of evacuating Canadian citizens currently in Lebanon between the individuals and the Canadian government (37%) or the individuals themselves (36%). Younger Canadians (18-34) (36%) are more likely than older Canadians (55 plus)(14%) to say the Canadian government should be entirely responsible, while older Canadians… Continue Reading Canadians say costs to evacuate Canadian citizens from Lebanon should be paid by the individuals themselves or shared with the government. (CTV News/Nanos)

Canadians would rather require a license or permit to ride e-bicycles and e-scooters than allowing t...

Over 1 in 2 Canadians would prefer e-scooters and e-bikes require a permit and/or license to ride over allowing them like bicycles or banning them outright. Younger Canadians (18 to 34)(48%) are more likely than older Canadians (55 plus)(30%) to prefer allowing them like bicycles. Ontarians are more likely to prefer requiring a permit/license to… Continue Reading Canadians would rather require a license or permit to ride e-bicycles and e-scooters than allowing them on roads like bicycles. (CTV News/Nanos)

Canadians more likely to be ok with the construction of bike lanes even if it causes a loss of traff...

1 in 2 Canadians oppose or somewhat oppose restricting the construction of bike lines if they result in traffic lanes for cars being removed, while four in ten support or somewhat support this proposed restriction. Nanos conducted an RDD dual frame (land- and cell-lines) hybrid telephone and online random survey of 1,058 Canadians, 18 years… Continue Reading Canadians more likely to be ok with the construction of bike lanes even if it causes a loss of traffic lanes for cars. (CTV News/Nanos)

Most Canadians support or somewhat support extending Old Age Security benefits increase to seniors 6...

More than 3 in 4 Canadians support or somewhat support providing a 10% increase to benefits to seniors 65 to 74 now, as was done for seniors aged 75 and older in 2022. Support is strong across regions in Canada and across gender and age groups. Nanos conducted an RDD dual frame (land- and cell-lines)… Continue Reading Most Canadians support or somewhat support extending Old Age Security benefits increase to seniors 65 to 74. (CTV News/Nanos)

Two in three Canadians say Canada should accept fewer immigrants in 2025 than in 2024 (CTV News/Nan...

Asked if Canada should accept more, about the same, or fewer immigrants, two in three Canadians (64%) say Canada should accept fewer immigrants in 2025 than the government’s current aim of 485,000 immigrants in 2024. One in four (26%) say Canada should accept about the same number of immigrants, and five per cent say it… Continue Reading Two in three Canadians say Canada should accept fewer immigrants in 2025 than in 2024 (CTV News/Nanos)

Trudeau marginally more trusted than Poilievre to deal with the outcome of the upcoming US President...

Canadians are marginally more likely to trust Justin Trudeau than Pierre Poilievre to deal with the outcome of the upcoming US presidential election. Women are more likely to trust Justin Trudeau (45%) than men (31%). Residents of the Prairies are more likely to trust Pierre Poilievre (44%) than the national average (31%). Nanos conducted an… Continue Reading Trudeau marginally more trusted than Poilievre to deal with the outcome of the upcoming US Presidential election. (CTV News/Nanos)

People split on concern over the personal safety of federal party leaders; support for increasing ta...

While one in two Canadians report being concerned (12%) or somewhat concerned (38%) about the personal safety of Canada’s federal party leaders, just under one in two report being unconcerned (27%) or somewhat unconcerned (21%). Nanos conducted an RDD dual frame (land- and cell-lines) hybrid telephone and online random survey of 1,035 Canadians, 18 years… Continue Reading People split on concern over the personal safety of federal party leaders; support for increasing taxpayer dollars for personal security of federal party leaders is also divided. (CTV News/Nanos)