Jobs and growth dominate national concern, with inflation close behind. The Liberals maintain a ballot advantage, reflected in the Party Power Index which measures overall brand strength of the parties. -Nik Nanos, Chief Data Scientist The Weekly Nanos Tracking is produced by the Nanos Research Corporation, headquartered in Canada, which operates in Canada and the… Continue Reading Canadians concerned about jobs/the economy: Liberals 45, Conservatives 32, NDP 11. (Nanos)
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Category: Issues of concern
Confidence on Hold: Perceptions Pause Between Gloom and Hope (Bloomberg/Nanos Research)
Canada’s confidence has stabilized at neutral. The index has recovered from April lows, signalling a pause in pessimism rather than a clear recovery. Of note, personal finances and economic expectations remain weak. Improved expectations suggest cautious hope, but momentum is limited and fragile overall nationwide. – Nik Nanos, Chief Data Scientist Nanos conducted an RDD… Continue Reading Confidence on Hold: Perceptions Pause Between Gloom and Hope (Bloomberg/Nanos Research)
Liberals 45, Conservatives 32 – Carney ahead of Poilievre by 24 points on preferred PM tracking (Nan
Canada’s political landscape remains tilted towards the incumbents, though with signs of restlessness beneath the surface. Economic pressures continue to dominate public concern, with jobs, inflation and the broader cost of living crowding out other issues. Support for the governing Liberals remains well ahead of their rivals, while the Conservatives struggle to convert dissatisfaction into… Continue Reading Liberals 45, Conservatives 32 – Carney ahead of Poilievre by 24 points on preferred PM tracking (Nanos)
Consumer confidence wobbling near neutral (Bloomberg/Nanos Research)
Canadian consumer confidence is stuck in a holding pattern. The Bloomberg Nanos Canadian Confidence Index has edged up from recent lows but remains below the threshold that would signal broad optimism. Household sentiment is being pulled in opposite directions: job security remains relatively firm, cushioning anxiety, while pessimism about the wider economy and real estate… Continue Reading Consumer confidence wobbling near neutral (Bloomberg/Nanos Research)
From Trump Fear to Job Jitters – Canada’s top concern moves home, and the Liberals benefit (Nanos)
The Canadian electorate is settling into a reality shaped by pocketbook anxiety. Jobs and the economy now dominate the national conversation at 23 per cent—up sharply from four weeks ago, while concern over Trump and American relations has cooled markedly, slipping to single digits. Mark Carney’s Liberals enjoy a comfortable 14-point ballot lead, a decisive… Continue Reading From Trump Fear to Job Jitters – Canada’s top concern moves home, and the Liberals benefit (Nanos)
Canada’s Confidence Index Steadies After Weeks of Decline (Bloomberg/Nanos Research)
After weeks of sliding sentiment, Canada’s economic mood may be finding a floor. The Bloomberg Nanos Canadian Confidence Index edged up to 47.23 from 46.31 last week, a modest break in the downward trajectory from its 2026 high of 54.19 in late February. The Expectations Index remains subdued at 42.60, while the Pocketbook Index holds… Continue Reading Canada’s Confidence Index Steadies After Weeks of Decline (Bloomberg/Nanos Research)
Canadian Consumer Confidence Turning Decisively Dark (Bloomberg/Nanos Research)
Canada’s economic mood has darkened decisively. Confidence has slipped below neutral territory with weak expectations about the economy and housing. The signal maybe that Canadians are bracing for leaner months ahead. – Nik Nanos, Chief Data Scientist Nanos conducted an RDD dual frame (land- and cell-lines) telephone random survey of 1,027 respondents in Canada. This… Continue Reading Canadian Consumer Confidence Turning Decisively Dark (Bloomberg/Nanos Research)
Liberals Lead by 13 Points as Economic Anxiety Rises (Nanos)
The Liberals hold a 13-point lead, and Mr Carney is the preferred prime minister. The economic picture is darkening fast: concern over jobs and the economy has risen nearly five points in a month, inflation worry is up and anxieties about Trump and America has dropped to the third most important national issue. -Nik Nanos,… Continue Reading Liberals Lead by 13 Points as Economic Anxiety Rises (Nanos)
Liberals ahead of Conservatives by 15 points as Canadians increasingly focus on jobs/the economy. (N...
Jobs/the economy continues to top the list of national issues of concern. Liberals ahead of Conservatives by 15 points in ballot support. Carney leads Poilievre as preferred PM by over 30 per cent. -Nik Nanos, Chief Data Scientist The Weekly Nanos Tracking is produced by the Nanos Research Corporation, headquartered in Canada, which operates in… Continue Reading Liberals ahead of Conservatives by 15 points as Canadians increasingly focus on jobs/the economy. (Nanos)
Consumer confidence on a clear negative trajectory (Bloomberg/Nanos)
All indicators in the Bloomberg Nanos Index showed negative pressure. The biggest drop in sentiment had to do with the proportion of Canadians who thought the economy would get stronger in the next six months. This declined from 27 to 15 per cent over the past four weeks. – Nik Nanos, Chief Data Scientist Nanos… Continue Reading Consumer confidence on a clear negative trajectory (Bloomberg/Nanos)