Liberals lead at 42.7%, ahead of Conservatives at 30.7%, with others trailing. Mark Carney is the preferred prime minister (48.6%), followed by Pierre Poilievre (24.1%). Top concerns remain the economy, inflation and healthcare, while housing and immigration rank lower. National unity getting on the radar as a top issue of concern. -Nik Nanos, Chief Data… Continue Reading Liberals hold lead as concern on national unity on radar
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Canadian economic mood stable, but lacking momentum (Bloomberg/Nanos Research)
Canada’s economic mood remains near neutral with a slight dip from recent weeks. Household sentiment has eased, while expectations remain broadly unchanged. Overall, views are balanced, with Canadian’s cautious sentiment prevailing. – Nik Nanos, Chief Data Scientist Nanos conducted an RDD dual frame (land- and cell-lines) telephone random survey of 1,021 respondents in Canada. This… Continue Reading Canadian economic mood stable, but lacking momentum (Bloomberg/Nanos Research)
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)
Rising inflation concerns. Liberals ahead while Conservative support hits a low not seen since Novem...
Economic concerns remain paramount, though less intensely than in recent weeks. Jobs and the economy still lead, while inflation, healthcare and immigration edge upward; housing worries have cooled. The Liberals maintain a solid lead in vote intention and overall positioning, with Conservatives trailing and other parties well behind. Of note, Conservative support has not been… Continue Reading Rising inflation concerns. Liberals ahead while Conservative support hits a low not seen since November 2022. (Nanos)
Confidence holds near neutral as Canadian sentiment steadies (Bloomberg/Nanos Research)
Canada’s confidence index is broadly unchanged at 50.86, remaining below its long-term average. Household sentiment has softened, while expectations have edged higher. Overall, the data suggest a steady but subdued outlook, with little evidence of a decisive shift in sentiment. – Nik Nanos, Chief Data Scientist Nanos conducted an RDD dual frame (land- and cell-lines)… Continue Reading Confidence holds near neutral as Canadian sentiment steadies (Bloomberg/Nanos Research)
Gap continues to narrow: Liberals 40.3, Conservatives 32.8, NDP 13.2 (Nanos)
The narrowing of the Liberals advantage over the Conservatives has largely been a result of movement from the Liberals to the New Democrats. In the current polling scenario support for the Conservatives is steady. -Nik Nanos, Chief Data Scientist The Weekly Nanos Tracking is produced by the Nanos Research Corporation, headquartered in Canada, which operates… Continue Reading Gap continues to narrow: Liberals 40.3, Conservatives 32.8, NDP 13.2 (Nanos)
Consumer confidence continuing to skip in neutral territory (Bloomberg/Nanos Research)
Canadians continue to skip along in neutral territory. Of note, Ontario remains the noticeably most negative in terms of consumer sentiment compared to all other parts of the country. – Nik Nanos, Chief Data Scientist Nanos conducted an RDD dual frame (land- and cell-lines) telephone random survey of 1,028 respondents in Canada. This report is… Continue Reading Consumer confidence continuing to skip in neutral territory (Bloomberg/Nanos Research)
Gap Narrows: Liberals 41.1, Conservatives 32.7. (Nanos)
The Liberals lead at 41.1%, ahead of the Conservatives on 32.7%, with other parties trailing. The gap between the two frontrunning parties is narrowing from double to single digits. Public concern remains focused on the economy, which has edged even higher as the top unprompted issue. -Nik Nanos, Chief Data Scientist The Weekly Nanos Tracking… Continue Reading Gap Narrows: Liberals 41.1, Conservatives 32.7. (Nanos)
Confidence steadies after recovery (Bloomberg/Nanos Research)
Canada’s economic mood is holding broadly steady, with confidence at 51.73, plateauing after consecutive weeks of recovery from recent lows. Firmer views on job security and household finances support the index, while expectations for the wider economy remain subdued. – Nik Nanos, Chief Data Scientist Nanos conducted an RDD dual frame (land- and cell-lines) telephone… Continue Reading Confidence steadies after recovery (Bloomberg/Nanos Research)
Economy, inflation and U.S. relations among top issues; Liberals lead. (Nanos)
Economic concerns continue to dominate, with jobs and inflation at the forefront. Strained relations with the United States remain closely tied to this uncertainty. The Liberals maintain their lead over the Conservatives, with Mark Carney remaining as the preferred choice for prime minister, suggesting a largely stable political landscape shaped by persistent economic pressures. -Nik… Continue Reading Economy, inflation and U.S. relations among top issues; Liberals lead. (Nanos)