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Consumer confidence continues to erode in wake of Canada-US tensions (Bloomberg/Nanos)

Key indicators such as the future strength of the Canadian economy and perceptions related to the value of real estate continue to track on a negative trajectory in the wake of heightened Canada-US tensions. -Nik Nanos, Chief Data Scientist Nanos conducted an RDD dual frame (land- and cell-lines) telephone random survey of 1,100 respondents in… Continue Reading Consumer confidence continues to erode in wake of Canada-US tensions (Bloomberg/Nanos)

Negative outlook on future standard of living ties 13 year high (Nanos)

Canadians are now ten times more likely to say the next generation will have a lower (70%) rather than higher (seven per cent) standard of living than Canadians enjoy today. The seventy per cent of respondents who believe the next generation of Canadians will have a lower standard of living than Canadians have today equals… Continue Reading Negative outlook on future standard of living ties 13 year high (Nanos)

One in three Canadians want any additional money from economic growth to be spent on strengthening t...

Asked to rank the importance of potential spending priorities for the government with additional money in the budget generated from economic growth, close to one in three ranked making our health care system stronger first (29%), followed by affordable housing (17%) and reducing the deficit (14%). Nanos conducted an RDD dual frame (land- and cell-lines)… Continue Reading One in three Canadians want any additional money from economic growth to be spent on strengthening the healthcare system; rank improved standard of living as the most important benefit of economic growth (Coalition for a Better Future/Nanos)

Forward negativity on future strength of Canadian economy hits level not seen since the depths of gl...

Canadian consumer confidence continues to decline primarily driven by the forward looking Expectations Sub-indice.  Of note, two of three Canadians believe the economy will get weaker in the next six months hitting a level on this measure not seen since the depths of the global pandemic in 2020. -Nik Nanos, Chief Data Scientist Nanos conducted… Continue Reading Forward negativity on future strength of Canadian economy hits level not seen since the depths of global pandemic in June 2020 (Bloomberg/Nanos)

Forward looking expectations on the Canadian economy continue to slide (Bloomberg/Nanos)

Canadian consumer confidence continues in negative territory as people grapple with the uncertainty related to tariffs and the economic environment.  Of note, negative views on the future strength of the Canadian economy remain high and there has been a four week decline in perceptions on the increased value of real estate. -Nik Nanos, Chief Data… Continue Reading Forward looking expectations on the Canadian economy continue to slide (Bloomberg/Nanos)

3 in 4 Canadians reject the idea of an economic union with the US where Canada would adopt the US do...

Presented with the idea of an economic union with the United-States similar to the European Union but where Canada adopts the US dollar as its currency, most Canadians oppose (65%) or somewhat oppose (10%) this. About one in five support (nine per cent) or somewhat support (11%) this. Opposition is stronger among women (80%) than… Continue Reading 3 in 4 Canadians reject the idea of an economic union with the US where Canada would adopt the US dollar (CTV News/Nanos)

Forward looking expectations continue to cycle into negative territory in wake of Trump tariff threa...

Although personal finances and job security continue to be stable, views on the future strength of the Canadian economy and the future value of real estate continue to trend negatively. -Nik Nanos, Chief Data Scientist Nanos conducted an RDD dual frame (land- and cell-lines) telephone random survey of 1,024 respondents in Canada. This report is… Continue Reading Forward looking expectations continue to cycle into negative territory in wake of Trump tariff threats (Bloomberg/Nanos)

Forward looking expectations hits a 98 week low (Bloomberg/ Nanos)

The Expectations Sub-indice which tracks views on the future strength of the Canadian economy and the future value of real estate hit a 98 week low in the Nanos tracking.  The Sub-indice has not been this low since April 2023. -Nik Nanos, Chief Data Scientist Nanos conducted an RDD dual frame (land- and cell-lines) telephone… Continue Reading Forward looking expectations hits a 98 week low (Bloomberg/ Nanos)

Forward looking expectations slide in wake of Trump steel and aluminum tariff threat (nanos/Bloomber...

After stabilizing for a couple of weeks the forward looking Expectations Sub-indice slid concurrently with US President Donald Trump announcing steel and aluminum tariffs on Canada. -Nik Nanos, Chief Data Scientist Nanos conducted an RDD dual frame (land- and cell-lines) telephone random survey of 1,018 respondents in Canada. This report is based on the four… Continue Reading Forward looking expectations slide in wake of Trump steel and aluminum tariff threat (nanos/Bloomberg)

Most Ontarians are concerned about the impact of possible US tariffs on Ontario’s economy (CTV News

In a striking display of unity, a significant majority of Ontarians have voiced their concerns regarding the potential impact of proposed tariffs by U.S. President Donald Trump on the Ontario economy. This apprehension spans across all regions and demographic groups, highlighting the pervasive anxiety about the economic repercussions of such trade policies. -Nik Nanos, Chief… Continue Reading Most Ontarians are concerned about the impact of possible US tariffs on Ontario’s economy (CTV News/Nanos)