The research gauged the views of Canadians on artificial intelligence in the healthcare system. Nanos conducted an RDD dual frame (land- and cell-lines) hybrid telephone and online random survey of 1037 Canadians, 18 years of age or older, from August 30 to September 2, 2026 as part of an omnibus survey. The sample included both… Continue Reading A doctor’s new assistant: Canadians see promise in healthcare AI but want healthcare professionals in charge. (The Santis-Nanos Canadian Health Perspective)
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A path to more physicians: Top priorities for Canadians include repatriating doctors who have traine...
The research gauged the views of Canadians on ways in which to address the doctor shortage, their views on whether various types of assessments should be mandatory for physicians licensed to practice in other countries looking to move to Canada and practice medicine, and their views on various models that could be used to set… Continue Reading A path to more physicians: Top priorities for Canadians include repatriating doctors who have trained abroad and streamlining international licensing. (Medical Council of Canada/Nanos)
Public discomfort with pay-for-priority health care continues to outweigh support. (CTV News/Nanos)
Close to 3 in 5 Canadians say they are somewhat not comfortable (20%) or not comfortable (37%) with having more private health care options in Canada that allow people to pay more to have shorter wait times, while just over four in ten are comfortable (19%) or somewhat comfortable (22%) with this. The number of… Continue Reading Public discomfort with pay-for-priority health care continues to outweigh support. (CTV News/Nanos)
Most British Columbians Have a Family Physician but Face Challenges in Access to Timely Care (BC Col...
The research gauged the opinions among residents of British Columbia on topics such as making healthcare better, who they prefer to receive care from, whether they have a regular family physician and their confidence on getting an appointment within a reasonable amount of time. Nanos conducted an online non-probability representative survey of 1,004 British Columbians,… Continue Reading Most British Columbians Have a Family Physician but Face Challenges in Access to Timely Care (BC College of Family Physicians/Nanos Research)
Why Canadians want healthcare to change – now (The Santis-Nanos Canadian Health Perspective)
Worry and frustration on healthcare dominate the public mood. Nanos conducted an RDD dual frame (land- and cell-lines) hybrid telephone and online random survey of 1003 Canadians, 18 years of age or older, from May 3 to 6, 2026 as part of an omnibus survey. The sample included both land- and cell-lines across Canada. The… Continue Reading Why Canadians want healthcare to change – now (The Santis-Nanos Canadian Health Perspective)
Ontarians show strong support for increasing funding and staff in hospitals – Most believe there isn
Over nine in ten Ontarians support (79%) or somewhat support (15%) the provincial government increasing funding to hospitals, so they do not have to cut staff or reduce surgeries. A similar proportion support (79%) or somewhat support (18%) increasing the number of hospital staff to treat more patients in a timely way. Support is also… Continue Reading Ontarians show strong support for increasing funding and staff in hospitals – Most believe there isn’t currently enough staff in Ontario hospitals (CUPE/Nanos Research)
Making our healthcare system stronger and reducing the deficit remain the top priority areas for Can...
This survey gauged the opinions of Canadians on the most important general public policy objective and the areas they would like to see made a priority in the upcoming federal budget. Nanos conducted an RDD dual frame (land- and cell-lines) hybrid telephone and online random survey of 1,045 Canadians, 18 years of age or older,… Continue Reading Making our healthcare system stronger and reducing the deficit remain the top priority areas for Canadians in the upcoming budget (CTV News/Nanos)
Stigma and misinformation about Diabetes still prevalent among Canadians (Diabetes Canada/Nanos)
Just over one in two Canadians strongly agree (15%) or somewhat agree (37%) that diabetes impacts a person’s ability to do certain jobs. Just under two in five strongly disagree (15%) or somewhat disagree (23%) with that statement. Men (59%) and younger Canadians (18-34, 63%) are more likely to strongly agree or somewhat agree that… Continue Reading Stigma and misinformation about Diabetes still prevalent among Canadians (Diabetes Canada/Nanos)
Ontarians prefer the government prioritize spending on public hospitals than private clinics – Vast
The research gauged the opinions among Ontarians on healthcare and funding. Nanos conducted an online representative survey of 1,017 Ontarians, 18 years of age or older, between May 27th and June 1st, 2025. A margin of error cannot be calculated on a non-probability sample. For comparison purposes, a probability sample of 1,017 respondents would have… Continue Reading Ontarians prefer the government prioritize spending on public hospitals than private clinics – Vast majority say there isn’t enough staff in hospitals in Ontario. (Nanos/OCHU-CUPE)
Nearly four in ten Albertans report delaying or not seeking the healthcare they need because of long...
The research gauged the opinions among Albertans on access to primary and acute care, needs of the community as it relates to healthcare and views on virtual and hybrid models of care. Nanos conducted an online representative survey of 1017 Albertans, 18 years of age or older, between May 9th and 13th, 2025. No margin… Continue Reading Nearly four in ten Albertans report delaying or not seeking the healthcare they need because of long wait times or travel distances in the past year. (Teladoc Health/Nanos)