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Forward negativity on future strength of Canadian economy hits level not seen since the depths of gl...

Canadian consumer confidence continues to decline primarily driven by the forward looking Expectations Sub-indice.  Of note, two of three Canadians believe the economy will get weaker in the next six months hitting a level on this measure not seen since the depths of the global pandemic in 2020. -Nik Nanos, Chief Data Scientist Nanos conducted… Continue Reading Forward negativity on future strength of Canadian economy hits level not seen since the depths of global pandemic in June 2020 (Bloomberg/Nanos)

Forward looking expectations on the Canadian economy continue to slide (Bloomberg/Nanos)

Canadian consumer confidence continues in negative territory as people grapple with the uncertainty related to tariffs and the economic environment.  Of note, negative views on the future strength of the Canadian economy remain high and there has been a four week decline in perceptions on the increased value of real estate. -Nik Nanos, Chief Data… Continue Reading Forward looking expectations on the Canadian economy continue to slide (Bloomberg/Nanos)

Canadians say Trump and the economy are top issues influencing federal election vote (CTV News/Nanos...

The objective of the research was to gauge the views of Canadians on identifying the most significant issue influencing voter decisions in the upcoming federal election. It provides a range of options, including jobs, the economy, healthcare, education, the environment, and concerns. Nanos conducted an RDD dual frame (land- and cell-lines) hybrid telephone and online… Continue Reading Canadians say Trump and the economy are top issues influencing federal election vote (CTV News/Nanos)

Majority of Canadians prefer receiving care from family physician they have a long-standing relation...

The research gauged the opinions of Canadians regarding access to a family doctor, recent appointment with a family doctor, ways of access, level of satisfaction with family doctor, importance of access to a family doctor in their 2025 federal election voting decision, top issues to fix Canada’s healthcare system and concern level with receiving care.… Continue Reading Majority of Canadians prefer receiving care from family physician they have a long-standing relationship with versus other forms of care – Satisfaction with family physicians hits new high. (CFPC/Nanos)

Forward looking expectations continue to cycle into negative territory in wake of Trump tariff threa...

Although personal finances and job security continue to be stable, views on the future strength of the Canadian economy and the future value of real estate continue to trend negatively. -Nik Nanos, Chief Data Scientist Nanos conducted an RDD dual frame (land- and cell-lines) telephone random survey of 1,024 respondents in Canada. This report is… Continue Reading Forward looking expectations continue to cycle into negative territory in wake of Trump tariff threats (Bloomberg/Nanos)

Ontarians are most likely to say the outcome of the next federal and provincial elections and US Pre...

Although the most popular response was that the federal and provincial elections and Trump were of equal importance, beyond that response, the provincial election trailed both the importance of the federal election and US President Trump’s actions against Canada. -Nik Nanos, Chief Data Scientist The CTV News/Nanos nightly provincial election tracking conducted by Nanos Research… Continue Reading Ontarians are most likely to say the outcome of the next federal and provincial elections and US President Trump’s actions against Canada are of equal importance (CTV News/Nanos)

Reducing income taxes is the most popular idea to help with the rising cost of living (CTV News/Nano...

Lowering income taxes emerges as the most preferred approach to help with the rising cost of living in Ontario, with 36% overall support. Meanwhile, increasing the minimum wage (28%) and reducing sales taxes (24%) are also favored solutions, each supported by about a quarter of Ontarians. -Nik Nanos, Chief Data Scientist The CTV News/Nanos nightly… Continue Reading Reducing income taxes is the most popular idea to help with the rising cost of living (CTV News/Nanos)

Ontarians say the top priority for the Ontario education system should be managing class sizes (CTV ...

According to recent CTV News/Nanos survey data on the Ontario election, Ontarians say managing class sizes should be the top priority for the Ontario education system, followed by increasing standardized test scores of students in math and English. Residents of the Golden West region are more likely to say these are top priorities than other… Continue Reading Ontarians say the top priority for the Ontario education system should be managing class sizes (CTV News/Nanos)

Slight trust advantage for the NDP for creating an environment allowing for more affordable housing ...

New Democrats enjoy a marginal advantage among voters on the issue of affordable housing. This advantage is stronger among younger Ontarians as they are twice as likely to trust the NPD on this issue rather than the Liberals  or Progressive Conservatives. Twenty-eight per cent trust the NDP most to create an environment where more affordable… Continue Reading Slight trust advantage for the NDP for creating an environment allowing for more affordable housing to be built. (CTV News/Nanos)

Forward looking expectations hits a 98 week low (Bloomberg/ Nanos)

The Expectations Sub-indice which tracks views on the future strength of the Canadian economy and the future value of real estate hit a 98 week low in the Nanos tracking.  The Sub-indice has not been this low since April 2023. -Nik Nanos, Chief Data Scientist Nanos conducted an RDD dual frame (land- and cell-lines) telephone… Continue Reading Forward looking expectations hits a 98 week low (Bloomberg/ Nanos)