Nanos conducted an online representative survey of 1087 Albertans, 18 years of age or older, between March 24th and April 1st, 2025. A margin of error cannot be calculated on a non-probability sample. For comparison purposes, a probability sample of 1087 respondents would have a margin of error of ±3.0 percentage points, 19 times out… Continue Reading Only one in five Albertans believe it is likely auto insurance premiums will go down if the Government of Alberta creates a no-fault system that is run and administered by for-profit insurance companies (The Canadian Bar Association/Nanos)
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After steady decline in consumer confidence, last week showed an uptick (Bloomberg/Nanos)
Overall consumer confidence remains in negative territory with a score below 50 on the 100 point diffusion scale in the Bloomberg Nanos Canadian Confidence Index. Compared to four weeks ago three of the four indicators showed an improvement with the exception of positive perceptions of the future value of real estate which continued to register… Continue Reading After steady decline in consumer confidence, last week showed an uptick (Bloomberg/Nanos)
Over six in ten Albertans think being part of Canada is the best option for Alberta’s economy, rest
A majority of Albertans believe Alberta being part of Canada would be best for creating a strong economy in Alberta in the long run (64%). On the other hand, those who lean more toward separation (29%) for a strong Alberta economy prefer Alberta being an independent country (20%) over Alberta being part of the US… Continue Reading Over six in ten Albertans think being part of Canada is the best option for Alberta’s economy, rest prefer separation or joining the US (The Globe and Mail/Nanos)
Consumer confidence hits low not seen since December 2022 (Bloomberg/Nanos)
Canadian consumer confidence continues in a negative trajectory and has hit a low not seen since the close of 2022. Positivity on the future as measured by the Expectations Sub-indice has continued on the negative trajectory which started with the election of US President Trump. -Nik Nanos, Chief Data Scientist Nanos conducted an RDD dual… Continue Reading Consumer confidence hits low not seen since December 2022 (Bloomberg/Nanos)
Riding Snapshots – Perth-Wellington, Parry Sound-Muskoka & Simcoe North (OnePoint Association of Rea
The research gauged the opinions among residents of the federal ridings of Perth-Wellington, Parry Sound-Muskoka and Simcoe North on the state of the riding including perceptions of real estate, core community issues and the housing market. Nanos conducted an RDD dual frame (land-and cell-lines) random telephone survey of 900 residents in the ridings of Perth-Wellington,… Continue Reading Riding Snapshots – Perth-Wellington, Parry Sound-Muskoka & Simcoe North (OnePoint Association of Realtors/Nanos)
Consumer confidence continues to slide. Percentage who think economy will get weaker in next six mon...
Consumer confidence continues to be on a negative trajectory. When asked if the economy will get stronger, weaker or have no change in the next six month, two of three asserted weaker. Numerically the weaker economy score has not been this high in almost five years. -Nik Nanos, Chief Data Scientist Nanos conducted an RDD… Continue Reading Consumer confidence continues to slide. Percentage who think economy will get weaker in next six months hits a five year high (Bloomberg/Nanos)
Carney, Poilievre a toss up as to who people trust to help young Canadians. Cost of living top issue...
Around one in three Canadians say they trust Mark Carney and the Liberals most to help young Canadians (34%) closely followed by those say Pierre Poilievre and the Conservatives (31%). Young people more likely to trust Poilievre over Carney. Young Canadians also more likely to focus on cost of living (Cost of living most important… Continue Reading Carney, Poilievre a toss up as to who people trust to help young Canadians. Cost of living top issue for young voters, US trade war top issue for older Canadians (CTV News/ Globe and Mail/ Nanos)
Six in ten Canadians believe we are moving in the right direction for response to the US tariffs (CT...
A majority of Canadians (60%) believe the country is moving in the right direction on the response to the US tariffs. Of note, committed Conservatives are twice as likely to think we are moving in the wrong direction compared to the national average (50% CPC wrong direction, 23% Canadians wrong direction). -Nik Nanos, Chief Data… Continue Reading Six in ten Canadians believe we are moving in the right direction for response to the US tariffs (CTV News/ Globe and Mail/ Nanos)
How do we feel about Canada? 51% pretty good needs improvement, 33% great country, 16% broken (Globe
About one in six Canadian say “Canada is broken” compared to the majority that think it is good but needs improvement (51%) or is a great country (33%). Of note, Committed Conservatives are much less likely to say Canada is a great country (14% CPC, compared to 33% nationally) and are more likely to believe… Continue Reading How do we feel about Canada? 51% pretty good needs improvement, 33% great country, 16% broken (Globe and Mail/CTV News/ Nanos)
Consumer confidence trending down – View that economy will get weaker hits high not seen since the s
Canadian consumer confidence continues to trend downwards in an environment of uncertainty spurred by US President Trump. Of note, pessimism on the future strength of the economy hit a high not seen since the summer of 2020. Those who report their job is absolutely secure hit a low also not seen since the summer of… Continue Reading Consumer confidence trending down – View that economy will get weaker hits high not seen since the summer of 2020 (Bloomberg/Nanos)