3 in 4 Canadians believe that keeping U.S. liquor out of government owned liquor stores is the best path forward for provincial governments, while less than one in five (18%) say provincial governments should put U.S. liquor back on the shelves. Nanos conducted an RDD dual frame (land- and cell-lines) hybrid telephone and online random… Continue Reading Majority of Canadians want US liquor to remain out of government owned liquor stores. (Bloomberg/Nanos)
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More confidence, not quite conviction (Bloomberg/Nanos Research)
Canadian economic sentiment has improved modestly, but confidence remains restrained. The Bloomberg Nanos Canadian Confidence Index moved to 53.38 changing from 51.43 four weeks earlier, driven by both household finances and expectations for the economy and housing market. Canadians remain cautious with more saying the economy is more likely to weaken rather than strengthen, and… Continue Reading More confidence, not quite conviction (Bloomberg/Nanos Research)
Economic sentiment edges to a four week high on stronger expectations. (Bloomberg/Nanos Research)
The Bloomberg Nanos Canadian Confidence Index moved to 53.0 from 52.65 four weeks earlier, reflecting modest gains in both household and economic sentiment. The change was driven by the Pocketbook Index, which measures views on personal finances and job security, going from 54.20 to 54.70, while the Expectations Index, which tracks perceptions of the economy… Continue Reading Economic sentiment edges to a four week high on stronger expectations. (Bloomberg/Nanos Research)
A Brighter Mood, but No Boom (Bloomberg/Nanos Research)
Canada’s economic mood has improved, with confidence edging closer to its annual peak as households grow more sanguine about their personal finances and job prospects. Yet optimism remains restrained. Expectations for the broader economy continue to lag, suggesting that recent gains have not dispelled underlying uncertainty. Canadians appear less anxious than before but not yet… Continue Reading A Brighter Mood, but No Boom (Bloomberg/Nanos Research)
Pocketbooks Strengthen; Expectations Stabilize. (Bloomberg/Nanos Research)
Canadian consumer confidence remained modestly positive in late July. The Bloomberg Nanos Canadian Confidence Index registered 52.55, slightly above its level four weeks earlier. Assessments of personal finances and job security were stronger, with the Pocketbook Index at 54.84, while views on the economy and housing market were more restrained, with the Expectations Index at… Continue Reading Pocketbooks Strengthen; Expectations Stabilize. (Bloomberg/Nanos Research)
Consumer Sentiment Eases After Early-Summer Rise (Bloomberg/Nanos Research)
Canadian consumer confidence eased this week, with the Bloomberg Nanos Canadian Confidence Index declining to 51.43 from 52.65 the previous week. The index remains below its 2026 high of 54.19 and well below the peak recorded in 2021. – Nik Nanos, Chief Data Scientist Nanos conducted an RDD dual frame (land- and cell-lines) telephone random… Continue Reading Consumer Sentiment Eases After Early-Summer Rise (Bloomberg/Nanos Research)
Canadians are over three times more likely to rate Mark Carney’s handling of the economy as good r
The research gauged the views of Canadians on Prime Minister Mark Carney’s job of handling the economy. Nanos conducted an RDD dual frame (land- and cell-lines) hybrid telephone and online random survey of 1051 Canadians, 18 years of age or older, from June 26 to 28, 2026, as part of an omnibus survey. The sample… Continue Reading Canadians are over three times more likely to rate Mark Carney’s handling of the economy as good rather than poor. (Bloomberg/Nanos)
The Great Canadian Staycation: Economic Anxiety Trims Summer Travel. (CTV News/Nanos)
Nanos Research was retained to conduct public opinion research to understand the impact of the economy on Canadians’ vacation plans, as well as changes to international travel plans, and participation in community events. Nanos conducted an RDD dual frame (land- and cell-lines) hybrid telephone and online random survey of 1,051 Canadians, 18 years of age… Continue Reading The Great Canadian Staycation: Economic Anxiety Trims Summer Travel. (CTV News/Nanos)
British Columbians back LNG expansion and say projects are not moving fast enough. (Canada Action/...
The research gauged the opinions among British Columbians on the energy sector in Canada. Nanos conducted a representative non-probability online survey of 1029 British Columbians, 18 years of age or older, from May 27th to June 3rd, 2026. The sample is geographically stratified to be representative of Canada. A margin of error cannot be calculated… Continue Reading British Columbians back LNG expansion and say projects are not moving fast enough. (Canada Action/Nanos)
Canadians are more likely to blame inflation on wars and trade tensions with the US over the Canadia...
Canadians are more likely to blame international events such as wars in Iran or Ukraine and uncertainty with the trade relationship with the US than they are to blame domestic players such as the government of Canada’s spending policies or the Bank of Canada’s interest rate policies. Nanos conducted an RDD dual frame (land- and… Continue Reading Canadians are more likely to blame inflation on wars and trade tensions with the US over the Canadian government. (CTV News/Nanos)