Nanos conducted two nationally representative surveys in Canada on behalf of the University of Calgary School of Public Policy New North America Initiative. The research gauged the views of Canadians on the Canada-U.S. relationship, their views of other countries, free trade, trade relations, cooperation with the United States, and the Canada-US-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA). To view… Continue Reading Beyond CUSMA: Crisis, Co-operation and the Relationship Ahead (University of Calgary School of Public Policy New North America Initiative/Nanos Research/Ipsos Public Affairs)
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Category: Foreign relations
Canadians view free trade in North America as important to the national economy and express support ...
The research gauged the views of Canadians on the importance of relationships with other parties to the Canadian economy, the impact of USMCA on the Canadian economy, and their preferred path forward for Canadian leaders as it relates to USMCA and Canada-U.S. relations. Nanos conducted an RDD dual frame (land- and cell-lines) hybrid telephone and… Continue Reading Canadians view free trade in North America as important to the national economy and express support for maintaining an agreement. (The Chicago Council on Global Affairs/Nanos)
Two in five Canadians think Canada isn’t doing enough to sanction Israeli settlements in Palestine.
The research gauged the views of Canadians on the country’s foreign policy in the Middle East, namely on Canada’s support for Palestine and Israel, the importance of considering human rights records when starting or maintaining a trade relationship, sanctioning of Israeli settlements in Palestine, and Canada-Israel Free Trade Agreement (CIFTA). Nanos conducted an RDD dual… Continue Reading Two in five Canadians think Canada isn’t doing enough to sanction Israeli settlements in Palestine. (CJPME/Nanos)
The Transatlantic Tilt: Canadians warm to Germany and Europe as confidence in the United States beco...
The research gauged the opinion of Canadians on defence and security partnerships, trade diversification, and global affairs. Nanos conducted a representative non-probability online survey of 1532 Canadians, 18 years of age or older, from May 1st to May 5th, 2026. The sample is geographically stratified to be representative of Canada. A margin of error cannot… Continue Reading The Transatlantic Tilt: Canadians warm to Germany and Europe as confidence in the United States becomes less certain. (Konrad Adenauer Stiftung/Nanos Research)
Australia and Germany lead Canada’s energy partnership preference – Comfort with China and the Middl
Australia and Germany lead Canada’s energy partnership preference: Canadians express the highest level of comfort with Australia as an energy partner, with a mean score of 8.1, closely followed by Germany (7.7). Nanos conducted an RDD dual frame (land- and cell-lines) hybrid telephone and online random survey of 1003 Canadians, 18 years of age or… Continue Reading Australia and Germany lead Canada’s energy partnership preference – Comfort with China and the Middle East as energy partners sees a marginal increase.
Only one in four Canadians are outright confident in NATO being a strong military deterrent force wi...
This survey gauged the views of Canadians on NATO being a strong military deterrent force without the United States if it decided to scale back its participation as a NATO ally. Nanos conducted an RDD dual frame (land- and cell-lines) hybrid telephone and online random survey of 1,003 Canadians, 18 years of age or older,… Continue Reading Only one in four Canadians are outright confident in NATO being a strong military deterrent force without the US. (CTV News/Nanos)
Canadians strongly support Canada strengthening economic and trade ties with the European Union – Cl
This survey gauged the views of Canadians on the European union. 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, between March 31st to April 4th, 2026, as part of an omnibus survey. The margin of error for this survey… Continue Reading Canadians strongly support Canada strengthening economic and trade ties with the European Union – Close to three in five support Canada joining the EU. (The Globe and Mail/Nanos)
Trust withers while Canadians push back on the U.S. (Globe and Mail/Nanos)
This survey gauged the views of Canadians on Canada’s future trade relationship with China. Nanos conducted an RDD dual frame (land- and cell-lines) hybrid telephone and online random survey of 1,009 Canadians, 18 years of age or older, between January 31st and February 4th, 2026, as part of an omnibus survey. The margin of error… Continue Reading Trust withers while Canadians push back on the U.S. (Globe and Mail/Nanos)
A strong majority of Canadians believe preserving the country’s trade deal with the US and Mexico is
Nanos Research was retained by the Business Council of Canada to gauge the impressions Canadians on Canada potentially negotiating a renewed trade deal with Mexico and the United States. Nanos conducted an RDD dual frame (land- and cell-lines) hybrid telephone and online random survey of 1,007 Canadians, 18 years of age or older, between February… Continue Reading A strong majority of Canadians believe preserving the country’s trade deal with the US and Mexico is important to one extent or another for the economy and personal finances. (Business Council of Canada/Nanos)
Majority concerned the US is a threat to Canadian sovereignty (CTV News/Nanos)
3 in 5 Canadians say they feel concern about the US being a potential threat to Canadian sovereignty. 72 percent of Canadians aged 55 and older report feeling concerned that the US is a potential threat to Canadian sovereignty, the highest amongst all age groups. Comparatively 56 percent of Canadians aged 18 to 34 and… Continue Reading Majority concerned the US is a threat to Canadian sovereignty (CTV News/Nanos)