The Liberals lead the Conservatives 45.4% to 28.9% in federal ballot support, with the NDP at 13.6%. Mark Carney is the preferred prime minister for 56.4% of Canadians, compared with 21.5% for Pierre Poilievre. Relations with Donald Trump and the United States remain the most frequently cited national issue at 18.4%, although concern has declined… Continue Reading Federal voting intentions continue to favour the Liberals: Worry about Trump-U.S. relations declining but remain top concern. (Nanos)
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Confidence in the slow lane: Canadian consumer sentiment is holding near neutral as economic expecta...
The Bloomberg-Nanos Canadian Confidence Index stands at 50.98, little changed from 50.45 four weeks earlier and below its long-term average of 54.65. Household sentiment is firmer, with the Pocketbook Index at 54.19, while expectations for the economy and property prices remain weaker at 47.77. Confidence has eased from its February peak of 54.19, leaving Canadians… Continue Reading Confidence in the slow lane: Canadian consumer sentiment is holding near neutral as economic expectations trail household confidence. (Bloomberg/Nanos)
Politics steady, priorities shift: Liberals remains ahead as concern over healthcare and national un...
Federal politics continues to favour the Liberals, who stand at 47.3%, followed by the Conservatives at 27.8% and NDP at 12.9%. Mark Carney leads as preferred prime minister at 57.7%. On issues, Canada-U.S. relations remain the leading concern at 19.9%, down from 25.2% four weeks earlier. Jobs and the economy also declined, from 19.4% to… Continue Reading Politics steady, priorities shift: Liberals remains ahead as concern over healthcare and national unity rises while Canada-U.S. relations and the economy recede. (Nanos)
Optimism on hold: Economic confidence is steady, but expectations have yet to cross into positive te...
Canada’s economic mood remains finely balanced. The Bloomberg Nanos Canadian Confidence Index stands at 51.22, little changed from 50.88 four weeks ago. Household sentiment remains the stronger component, with the Pocketbook Index at 54.34. Expectations are more subdued at 48.09, suggesting Canadians remain cautious about the economic and housing outlook. Confidence has improved from spring… Continue Reading Optimism on hold: Economic confidence is steady, but expectations have yet to cross into positive territory. (Bloomberg/Nanos)
Liberals lead, worries shift – Liberal ballot support stands at 50.6%, as concern about Trump-US rel
The latest Nanos federal tracking has the Liberals at 50.6%, followed by the Conservatives at 28.3% and the NDP at 11.5%. Mark Carney is the preferred choice for prime minister for 61.3% of Canadians, compared with 21.0% for Pierre Poilievre. On national issues, relations with Donald Trump and the United States rank highest at 22.0%,… Continue Reading Liberals lead, worries shift – Liberal ballot support stands at 50.6%, as concern about Trump-US relations eases and inflation inches up. (Nanos)
A nation looking south – Trump, US relations and economic concerns shape the political landscape. LP
The Liberals remain ahead in federal voting intentions, with 48.8% support among decided voters compared with 29.5% for the Conservatives and 11.1% for the NDP. Mark Carney is the first choice for prime minister among 60.7% of Canadians, followed by Pierre Poilievre at 20.9%. Concern about Donald Trump and Canada-U.S. relations ranks as the country’s… Continue Reading A nation looking south – Trump, US relations and economic concerns shape the political landscape. LPC 48.8, CPC 29.5, NDP 11.1. (Nanos)
Holding above water – economic sentiment remains hovering at neutral as Canadians balance financial
Canada’s economic mood remained broadly stable in early October. The Bloomberg Nanos Canadian Confidence Index changed to 51.34 from 50.38 four weeks earlier, remaining at the neutral threshold. Views on personal finances and job security were comparatively stronger, while expectations relating to the economy and real estate were more mixed. Overall, the results point to… Continue Reading Holding above water – economic sentiment remains hovering at neutral as Canadians balance financial resilience with a measured outlook. (Bloomberg/Nanos)
Homelessness and public safety lead Ottawa’s downtown agenda. (CTV News Ottawa/Nanos)
“When asked how things can be improved downtown, the top response from residents is to help people experiencing homelessness at 48%, followed by public safety at 30%. “ Nik Nanos, Chief Data Scientist October 13, 2026 CTV News Ottawa/Nanos conducted a RDD dual frame (cell- and land-lines) hybrid random telephone and online survey of 762… Continue Reading Homelessness and public safety lead Ottawa’s downtown agenda. (CTV News Ottawa/Nanos)
Stability at the ballot, inflation worry on the rise: LPC 49.1, CPC 28.2, NDP 10.9 (Nanos)
Canada’s federal political landscape remains relatively stable, with the Liberals maintaining a lead in national ballot support and a stronger overall party index than their competitors. Mark Carney continues to be the most widely preferred choice for prime minister. Economic issues remain Canadians’ foremost concern, while concern about cost-of-living pressures is on the rise. –… Continue Reading Stability at the ballot, inflation worry on the rise: LPC 49.1, CPC 28.2, NDP 10.9 (Nanos)
Confidence lands on neutral as expectations weaken. (Bloomberg/Nanos)
Canadian confidence is treading water. The Bloomberg-Nanos Canadian Confidence Index slipped to 50.45 from 51.80 four weeks earlier. Confidence in personal finances and job security remains comparatively resilient, but expectations for the broader economy and housing market have softened. The result is a public mood marked less by alarm than by caution: households are holding… Continue Reading Confidence lands on neutral as expectations weaken. (Bloomberg/Nanos)