Political sentiment remains relatively steady as summer progresses. The Liberals continue to lead federal ballot tracking at 42.7%, ahead of the Conservatives at 31.3%, while Mark Carney remains the leading choice for prime minister. Economic concerns continue to dominate public priorities, with jobs and the economy cited most often (20.6%), followed by cost of living… Continue Reading Liberals 42.7, Conservatives 31.3, NDP 13.6 (Nanos)
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Consumer Sentiment Eases After Early-Summer Rise (Bloomberg/Nanos Research)
Canadian consumer confidence eased this week, with the Bloomberg Nanos Canadian Confidence Index declining to 51.43 from 52.65 the previous week. The index remains below its 2026 high of 54.19 and well below the peak recorded in 2021. – Nik Nanos, Chief Data Scientist Nanos conducted an RDD dual frame (land- and cell-lines) telephone random… Continue Reading Consumer Sentiment Eases After Early-Summer Rise (Bloomberg/Nanos Research)
Economic Pressures Endure, Political Rankings Hold. (Nanos)
The federal political landscape endures, with the Liberals at 43.0 per cent among committed voters compared with 31.0 per cent for the Conservatives. Mark Carney remains the preferred choice for prime minister at 51.5 per cent. Jobs and the economy continue to be Canadians’ top national concern at 21.5 per cent, followed by cost of… Continue Reading Economic Pressures Endure, Political Rankings Hold. (Nanos)
Confidence hits a four-month high. (Bloomberg/Nanos Research)
Canadian confidence improved in early July, with the Bloomberg Nanos Canadian Confidence Index rising to 52.65 from 50.17 four weeks earlier. Confidence was last at this level in March 2026. The Pocketbook Index increased to 54.20, while the Expectations Index reached 51.10. Despite the improvement, confidence remains below the long-term BNCCI average of 54.72. –… Continue Reading Confidence hits a four-month high. (Bloomberg/Nanos Research)
Liberal cushion shrinks with economic concerns front of mind. (Nanos)
The Liberals continue to lead federal voting intentions, with their advantage over the Conservatives shrinking into the single digits. Mark Carney remains the preferred choice for prime minister, while jobs, the economy and cost-of-living pressures continue to rank among Canadians’ top concerns. -Nik Nanos, Chief Data Scientist The Weekly Nanos Tracking is produced by the… Continue Reading Liberal cushion shrinks with economic concerns front of mind. (Nanos)
Economic mood stuck in neutral. (Bloomberg/Nanos Research)
Canada’s economic confidence has remained broadly stable. The Bloomberg-Nanos Canadian Confidence Index stood at 51.24, slightly higher than four weeks earlier and just above the neutral benchmark. Views on personal finances and job security were largely unchanged, while expectations for the economy and housing have improved modestly. – Nik Nanos, Chief Data Scientist Nanos conducted… Continue Reading Economic mood stuck in neutral. (Bloomberg/Nanos Research)
Liberals lead by 13 points – Carney ahead of Poilievre by 26 points on preferred PM. (Nanos)
Canada’s federal landscape shows limited movement. The Liberals stand at 43.8%, ahead of the Conservatives at 30.4% and the NDP at 12.0%, while the Bloc is at 6.5% and the Greens at 5.2%. Carney continues to have a significant advantage over Poilievre on the preferred PM tracking. Economic concerns remain most cited at 21.2%, followed… Continue Reading Liberals lead by 13 points – Carney ahead of Poilievre by 26 points on preferred PM. (Nanos)
Canadian economic sentiment sputtering in neutral. (Bloomberg/Nanos Research)
Canadian economic sentiment remains stable. The Bloomberg‑Nanos index stood at 50.88, up from 50.70 four weeks earlier and close to neutral. Current conditions eased slightly, with the pocketbook measure at 51.82, while expectations rose to 49.93. Overall levels remain below the longer-term average of 54.73 and the recent peak of 54.19, suggesting a broadly balanced… Continue Reading Canadian economic sentiment sputtering in neutral. (Bloomberg/Nanos Research)
Liberals 43.5, Conservatives 31.5, NDP 11.4 (Nanos)
The Liberals continue to lead the Nanos Ballot numbers at 43.5%, maintaining their lead over the Conservatives at 31.5%, with other parties trailing. Economic concerns, jobs, inflation and the cost of living remain the most prominent issues of national concern, alongside housing and Trump/US relations. -Nik Nanos, Chief Data Scientist The Weekly Nanos Tracking is… Continue Reading Liberals 43.5, Conservatives 31.5, NDP 11.4 (Nanos)
Canada’s economic mood: hovering at neutral (Bloomberg/Nanos Research)
Canadian consumer confidence remains subdued, with the composite index edging down to 50.42 from 51.73 four weeks earlier, remaining close to neutral. Household sentiment has weakened, as the pocketbook measure declined to 51.48 from 55.01, reflecting softer views on personal finances and job security. Expectations improved modestly to 49.36 but remains below neutral. – Nik… Continue Reading Canada’s economic mood: hovering at neutral (Bloomberg/Nanos Research)