More than three in five Canadians (62%) think Mark Carney would do the best job at negotiating with US President Donald Trump, while one in four believe Pierre Poilievre would do the best job (24%). Bernier, Blanchet and Singh each received one per cent, while fewer than one per cent each think Elizabeth May or… Continue Reading Canadians give Mark Carney the advantage over Pierre Poilievre on negotiating with President Trump; two in three are concerned about a possible recession in the next year (The Globe and Mail/La Presse/Nanos)
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Slim majority say there is the right focus on Canada US relations in the federal election (The Globe...
There is clearly a partisan divide when it comes to views as to whether there is too much, not enough or the right among of focus on Canada-US relations. The view that there is the right amount of focus on Canada-US relations increases from 54 to 76 percent among committed Liberal voters. Conservative voters, in… Continue Reading Slim majority say there is the right focus on Canada US relations in the federal election (The Globe and Mail/CTV News/Nanos)
Majority of Canadians support some form of action against US auto tariffs (CTV News/The Globe and Ma...
Committed Liberal voters are more likely to exclusively support auto tariff retaliation compared to committed Conservative or NDP voters. Ontarians are more likely to prefer a combination of retaliation and cutting sales taxes on Canadian-made automobiles and trucks. Appetite for a sales tax cut comparatively highest in the Prairies. -Nik Nanos, Chief Data Scientist The… Continue Reading Majority of Canadians support some form of action against US auto tariffs (CTV News/The Globe and Mail/Nanos)
Three in four Canadians in favour of putting tariffs on energy and critical mineral exports to the U...
As Canadians brace for US President Trump’s April 2 “Liberation Day” and potential tariffs, they very much support action whether it be retaliation with putting tariffs on energy or critical mineral exports. Of note, a majority of individuals in the energy-rich Prairie provinces support this retaliation. When asked about buying a European fighter jet as… Continue Reading Three in four Canadians in favour of putting tariffs on energy and critical mineral exports to the US in response to US tariffs (Globe/CTV/Nanos)
Three in four Canadians want to increase defense spending to at least two per cent (Bloomberg/Nanos)
Close to seven in ten Canadians prefer increasing defense spending to reach the current two per cent NATO ally target (69%) of the GDP, followed by those who want to maintain our current level of spending at 1.4% (13%) and those who prefer to increase spending to a potential new five per cent (nine per… Continue Reading Three in four Canadians want to increase defense spending to at least two per cent (Bloomberg/Nanos)
Strong majority of Canadians say their opinion of the US has worsened compared to a year ago. (Globe...
The survey gauged the views of Canadians on the current tensions between the United States and Canada, and their feelings towards Americans. Close to nine in ten Canadians say their view of the United States has worsened (78%) or somewhat worsened (10%) compared to a year ago, and less than one in ten say it… Continue Reading Strong majority of Canadians say their opinion of the US has worsened compared to a year ago. (Globe and Mail/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)
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)
Canadians more likely to think they would be worse than better off if Canada adopted similar policie...
The research gauged views of Canadians on the relationship between Canada and the US, as well as the potential impact of US-like policies on their personal finances, preferred work locations and views on Donald Trump referring to Justin Trudeau as the governor of the 51st state. Nanos conducted an RDD dual frame (land- and cell-lines)… Continue Reading Canadians more likely to think they would be worse than better off if Canada adopted similar policies to the US; three in ten are interested in a dual Canada-US citizenship (Globe and Mail/Nanos)
Trudeau closes gap with Poilievre as the best leader to negotiate with Trump (Bloomberg News/Nanos)
The research gauged opinions of Canadians on which federal party leader would do the best job at negotiating with Trump. Nanos conducted an RDD dual frame (land- and cell-lines) hybrid telephone and online random survey of 1,084 Canadians, 18 years of age or older, between November 30th to December 4th, 2024 as part of an… Continue Reading Trudeau closes gap with Poilievre as the best leader to negotiate with Trump (Bloomberg News/Nanos)