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)
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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)
Carney and Liberals hit new long term high. Liberals at 50 percent support, Carney at 62 on preferre...
Prime Minister Mark Carney has reached a new high as Canadians’ preferred choice for prime minister, while the Liberals continue to lead federal voting intentions. The Conservatives remain in second place and the NDP trails behind. Canadians continue to focus on relations with Donald Trump and the United States, the economy and living costs as… Continue Reading Carney and Liberals hit new long term high. Liberals at 50 percent support, Carney at 62 on preferred PM tracking. (Nanos)
Pocketbook resilient as outlook drifting in neutral. (Bloomberg/Nanos Research)
Canadian consumer confidence was little changed in late September. The Bloomberg Nanos Canadian Confidence Index stands at 50.88, compared with 51.72 four weeks earlier. Views of personal finances and job security improved modestly, with the Pocketbook Index rising to 54.67 from 53.75. At the same time, expectations for the economy and real estate market softened,… Continue Reading Pocketbook resilient as outlook drifting in neutral. (Bloomberg/Nanos Research)
Canadians turn their attention to the US while keeping an eye on the economy. Liberals ahead by 17 p...
Canadian political preferences remain broadly stable, with the Liberals leading federal ballot support at 48.1 per cent, followed by the Conservatives at 31.0 per cent and the NDP at 11.2 per cent. Mark Carney is the most frequently selected choice for prime minister, ahead of Pierre Poilievre. Among national issues, relations with the United States… Continue Reading Canadians turn their attention to the US while keeping an eye on the economy. Liberals ahead by 17 points. (Nanos)
The American shadow: Concern about Trump/US on upward trajectory – LPC (48.3), CPC (30.9), NDP (10.9
Relations with the United States now the top national concern at 27.5%, ahead of jobs and the economy (21.1%), the political landscape remains shaped by economic and international uncertainty. The Liberals continue to hold a clear lead at 48.3%, compared with 30.9% for the Conservatives and 10.9% for the NDP, while 56.1% of Canadians name… Continue Reading The American shadow: Concern about Trump/US on upward trajectory – LPC (48.3), CPC (30.9), NDP (10.9) (Nanos)
Confidence eases amid uncertainty over Canada-U.S. trade. (Bloomberg/Nanos Research)
Canadian consumer confidence eased in early September, with the Bloomberg Nanos Canadian Confidence Index lowering to 50.38 from 53.38 four weeks earlier. The decline was driven by softer expectations for the economy and real estate, while views on personal finances and job security remained comparatively stable. – Nik Nanos, Chief Data Scientist Nanos conducted an… Continue Reading Confidence eases amid uncertainty over Canada-U.S. trade. (Bloomberg/Nanos Research)