Over nine in ten Ontarians support (79%) or somewhat support (15%) the provincial government increasing funding to hospitals, so they do not have to cut staff or reduce surgeries. A similar proportion support (79%) or somewhat support (18%) increasing the number of hospital staff to treat more patients in a timely way. Support is also… Continue Reading Ontarians show strong support for increasing funding and staff in hospitals – Most believe there isn’t currently enough staff in Ontario hospitals (CUPE/Nanos Research)
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2025 Survey: Assessing Canadian attitudes about defence and security issues (University of Calgary/N...
The research gauged the opinions among Canadians to gauge their perceptions and attitudes towards defence and security issues. Nanos conducted an RDD dual frame (land- and cell-lines) hybrid telephone and online random survey of 1529 Canadians, 18 years of age or older, between October 19 and November 2, 2025. Participants were randomly recruited by telephone… Continue Reading 2025 Survey: Assessing Canadian attitudes about defence and security issues (University of Calgary/Nanos)
Majority of Canadians believe that keeping U.S. liquor out of government owned liquor stores is the ...
The research gauged the opinions among the U.S. calling for provinces to end the U.S. liquor product bans as part of the review of the North American free trade deal. Nanos conducted an RDD dual frame (land- and cell-lines) hybrid telephone and online random survey of 1,077 Canadians, 18 years of age or older, between… Continue Reading Majority of Canadians believe that keeping U.S. liquor out of government owned liquor stores is the best path forward for provincial governments. (Bloomberg/Nanos)
Majority of Canadians believe the zero-emission vehicle mandate targets are unreasonable to one exte...
Sixty-one per cent of Canadians say they believe that the zero-emission vehicle mandate targets are unreasonable/somewhat unreasonable. Meanwhile, close to two in five Canadians (39%) say the mandate targets are reasonable/somewhat reasonable. Residents in Quebec (49%) are more likely to say that the mandate targets are reasonable/somewhat reasonable than residents in the Atlantic (29%). Nanos… Continue Reading Majority of Canadians believe the zero-emission vehicle mandate targets are unreasonable to one extent or another (C.D. Howe Institute/Nanos)
Canadians are divided on the use of Notwithstanding Clause for transgender issues. (Globe and Mail/...
This research gauge the views of Canadians on the notwithstanding clause and their agreement with it use to prevent transgender people from taking part in organized sports, individuals under 16 years of age who identify as transgender to have hormone therapy and requiring schools to notify parents when their child wants to go by a… Continue Reading Canadians are divided on the use of Notwithstanding Clause for transgender issues. (Globe and Mail/Nanos)
Two in three Yukon residents outright support the territorial government’s commitment to advance con
Yukoners are over four times more likely to be supportive to some extent (68% support; 11% somewhat support) rather than opposed to some extent (six percent somewhat oppose; 11% outright oppose) of the Yukon government’s commitment to advance conservation initiatives and contribute to Canada’s goal of protecting at least 30% of the land in Canada… Continue Reading Two in three Yukon residents outright support the territorial government’s commitment to advance conservation initiatives contributing to Canada’s goal of protecting 30% of land in the country by 2030 (CPAWS Yukon/Nanos)
Canada Looks to the Old Continent: Canadians Eye Easing EU Trade Barriers to Reduce Dependence on th...
This survey gauges the opinion of Canadians on whether they support deeper economic integration with the EU to reduce reliance on the U.S. Nanos conducted an RDD dual frame (land- and cell-lines) hybrid telephone and online random survey of 1,047 Canadians, 18 years of age or older, between July 2nd and 6th, 2025 as part… Continue Reading Canada Looks to the Old Continent: Canadians Eye Easing EU Trade Barriers to Reduce Dependence on the United States (Globe and Mail/Nanos)
Opposition to total ban on gas-powered cars remains high. (CTV News/Nanos)
Support for a total ban on the use of gasoline-powered cars and SUVs remains low with three in ten Canadians who would support or somewhat support this ban. This is consistent with findings from spring 2024. Nanos conducted an RDD dual frame (land- and cell-lines) hybrid telephone and online random survey of 1,047 Canadians, 18… Continue Reading Opposition to total ban on gas-powered cars remains high. (CTV News/Nanos)
Canada’s Energy Corridor: Strong Support Persists Despite Political and Environmental Hurdles. (CTV
Just under 3 in 4 Canadians would support (51%) or somewhat support (22%) building a national energy corridor including a pipeline to move Canadian oil and gas from Alberta to Eastern Canada even if there are environmental and Indigenous land claim concerns about the route. About one in four Canadians would somewhat oppose (12%) or… Continue Reading Canada’s Energy Corridor: Strong Support Persists Despite Political and Environmental Hurdles. (CTV News/Nanos)
Canada Rejects U.S. Missile Shield, Backs Domestic Defense Investments. (CTV News/Nanos)
Nearly 2 in 3 Canadians report believing that Canada should not be part of the American Golden Dome missile shield and instead spend on the capability of Canadian Armed Forces. Under one in five (17%) report believing that Canada should pay the price to be part of the American Golden Dome and one in five… Continue Reading Canada Rejects U.S. Missile Shield, Backs Domestic Defense Investments. (CTV News/Nanos)