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)
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Ontarians say that healthcare and the economy are the most important issues influencing how they wil...
Although the rationale to call the election was Trump, only 14 per cent of Ontarians believe that is the most important issue that would influence their vote. Ontarians want to hear about healthcare and jobs. Dealing with Trump as a key factor influencing voters, does not rank first in any region or demographic group. -Nik… Continue Reading Ontarians say that healthcare and the economy are the most important issues influencing how they will vote in the upcoming provincial election (CTV News/Nanos)
Canadians support export tax on oil and tariffs on US imports in response to US tariffs (Bloomberg/N...
Just over four in five Canadians (82%) support or somewhat support Canada putting an export tax on the oil it exports to the US to raise the price for American consumers and industry if President Donald Trump puts tariffs on Canadian goods but exempts oil while over one in ten (14%) oppose or somewhat oppose… Continue Reading Canadians support export tax on oil and tariffs on US imports in response to US tariffs (Bloomberg/Nanos)
Consumer confidence hovering near neutral (Bloomberg/Nanos)
Canadian consumer confidence, after realizing a decline in positivity following the election of US President Donald Trump, continues to hover in neutral territory. -Nik Nanos, Chief Data Scientist Nanos conducted an RDD dual frame (land- and cell-lines) telephone random survey of 1,025 respondents in Canada. This report is based on the four waves of tracking… Continue Reading Consumer confidence hovering near neutral (Bloomberg/Nanos)
Consumer confidence slowly improving after a post Trump-win decline (Bloomberg/Nanos)
Canadian consumer confidence is showing some signs of improvement. In the period following the election of Donald Trump, confidence declined. In the past few weeks confidence stabilized in neutral and a new positive trendline may be emerging. -Nik Nanos, Chief Data Scientist Nanos conducted an RDD dual frame (land- and cell-lines) telephone random survey of… Continue Reading Consumer confidence slowly improving after a post Trump-win decline (Bloomberg/Nanos)
Consumer confidence stabilizing in neutral territory on eve of Trump inauguration (Bloomberg/Nanos)
Canadian consumer confidence remains in a neutral holding pattern coincidentally with the imminent inauguration of Donald Trump as President of the United States. -Nik Nanos, Chief Data Scientist Nanos conducted an RDD dual frame (land- and cell-lines) telephone random survey of 1,040 respondents in Canada. This report is based on the four waves of tracking… Continue Reading Consumer confidence stabilizing in neutral territory on eve of Trump inauguration (Bloomberg/Nanos)
Consumer confidence hits neutral in the opening week of 2025 (Bloomberg/Nanos)
After a decline in the period following the election of Donald Trump as President, Canadian consumer confidence remains in neutral for the opening of 2025. -Nik Nanos, Chief Data Scientist Nanos conducted an RDD dual frame (land- and cell-lines) telephone random survey of 1,001 respondents in Canada. This report is based on the four waves… Continue Reading Consumer confidence hits neutral in the opening week of 2025 (Bloomberg/Nanos)
Canadians prefer that the response to new U.S. tariffs be a joint effort between the federal and pro...
Asked who should lead the response to the proposed new U.S. tariff, Canadians prefer that both the federal and the provincial governments lead together (54%) as opposed to only the federal government (42%) or only the provincial governments (two per cent). Nanos conducted an RDD dual frame (land- and cell-lines) hybrid telephone and online random… Continue Reading Canadians prefer that the response to new U.S. tariffs be a joint effort between the federal and provincial governments. (CTV/Nanos)
GST break over four times more likely to have negative rather than positive impact on voting intenti...
While six in ten Canadians (60%) say the GST break will have no impact on their likelihood to vote Liberal in the next federal election, nearly one in three say it will make them less likely (28%) or somewhat less likely (four per cent). This is compared to under one in ten who say it… Continue Reading GST break over four times more likely to have negative rather than positive impact on voting intentions for Liberals – Most say they don’t expect the GST break to positively impact their finances. (CTV/Nanos)
Level of worry about affording housing softens compared to this past summer. One of three young Can...
About one in four Canadians say they are worried (10%) or somewhat worried (16%) about paying next month’s housing costs, down from one in three in August 2024 (14% worried; 19% somewhat worried). Almost three in four Canadians say they are somewhat not worried (15%) or not worried (58%). Canadians aged 18 to 34 (35%)… Continue Reading Level of worry about affording housing softens compared to this past summer. One of three young Canadians worry about paying for housing in the next 30 days. (Nanos)