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Concern over energy prices hits all time high since 2022 – Views on federal performance on energy pr

The research gauged the opinions among Canadians on climate ambition, energy affordability, climate policies aligned with the views of Canadians, as well as governments maintaining affordability as they pursue climate change targets. The research also gauged views on Canada providing a positive environment for investors, completing energy projects on time and getting new projects approved… Continue Reading Concern over energy prices hits all time high since 2022 – Views on federal performance on energy projects and climate lean negatively (Positive Energy/Nanos)

Canadians prioritize growing oil and gas exports over meeting emission reduction targets (Nanos/Bloo...

The research gauged the opinions of Canadians on the priority of the Government of Canada regarding meeting the target to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and focusing on oil growth and gas exports. It also explores views on building a new oil pipeline from Alberta to BC. Nanos conducted an RDD dual frame (land- and cell-lines)… Continue Reading Canadians prioritize growing oil and gas exports over meeting emission reduction targets (Nanos/Bloomberg)

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)

Views on proposed offshore wind project. (Nova Scotia Fisheries Alliance for Energy Engagement/Nanos...

The research gauged the opinions among residents of Nova Scotia on a proposed energy project that would build wind turbines out in the water offshore of the Province of Nova Scotia. Nanos conducted an online non-probability representative survey of 402 Nova Scotians, 18 years of age or older, from February 11th to February 22nd, 2026.… Continue Reading Views on proposed offshore wind project. (Nova Scotia Fisheries Alliance for Energy Engagement/Nanos Research)

Canadians want a diversified energy export portfolio – Believe governments in Canada are doing a poo

Four in five Canadians rate oil and gas as important to Canada’s current economy (score of 7-10 out of 10) (81%). Additionally, around three in five (63%) see oil and gas as important to the future economy, down 7 percentage points since February 2025 but still representing a 22-point increase from the benchmark wave in… Continue Reading Canadians want a diversified energy export portfolio – Believe governments in Canada are doing a poor job at creating a positive investment environment for energy projects. (Positive Energy/Nanos Research)

A slim majority of Canadians believe Canada should encourage the United States to ease restrictions ...

The research gauged the opinions among Canadians on US-Cuba relations and restrictions on energy shipments to Cuba. Nanos conducted an RDD dual frame (land- and cell-lines) hybrid telephone and online random survey of 1099 Canadians, 18 years of age or older, between March 31 to April 4, 2026 as part of an omnibus survey. The… Continue Reading A slim majority of Canadians believe Canada should encourage the United States to ease restrictions affecting energy shipments to Cuba. (CTV News/Nanos)

Most Canadians believe oil price increases will have a negative impact on the Canadian economy. (CTV...

The research gauged the opinions among Canadians on the impact of recent oil price increases on the Canadian economy. Nanos conducted an RDD dual frame (land- and cell-lines) hybrid telephone and online random survey of 1099 Canadians, 18 years of age or older, between March 31 to April 4, 2026 as part of an omnibus… Continue Reading Most Canadians believe oil price increases will have a negative impact on the Canadian economy. (CTV News/Nanos)

Reducing fuel-related taxes top recommendation to federal government in response to higher gas pri...

This research gauged the opinions of Canadians on rising gas prices and the actions they are taking to in response and how the federal government should be responding. Nanos conducted an RDD dual frame (land- and cell-lines) hybrid telephone and online random survey of 1,099 Canadians, 18 years of age or older, from March 31st… Continue Reading Reducing fuel-related taxes top recommendation to federal government in response to higher gas prices. More than one in three report driving less because of gas hike. (Bloomberg/Nanos)

Canadians most likely to rank energy as sector with greatest potential to expand exports to non-US d...

Nearly two in five Canadians (39%) believe it is the best time (score of 7-10 out of 10) for Canada to be ambitious in addressing climate change even if there are costs to the economy. This is consistent with the latest wave of tracking in May 2025 (37%). Over one in three say it is… Continue Reading Canadians most likely to rank energy as sector with greatest potential to expand exports to non-US destinations; want to see Canada prioritize energy exports to Europe and Asia. (Positive Energy-University of Ottawa/Nanos)

Agreement that Canada should expand oil and gas exports to strengthen global energy security highest...

More than four in five Canadians rate oil and gas as important to Canada’s current economy (score of 7-10 out of 10) (84%) which is a marginal decrease from the previous wave in February 2025 (88%). Two in three Canadians also view oil and gas as important to Canada’s future economy (score of 7 to… Continue Reading Agreement that Canada should expand oil and gas exports to strengthen global energy security highest since tracking began (Positive Energy/Nanos Research)