The research gauged the views of Canadians on nuclear weapons, namely on their level of support for signing and ratifying the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons (TPNW), Canada’s preparedness to deal with a nuclear weapon detonation, and their views on eliminating nuclear weapons. Nanos conducted an RDD dual frame (land- and cell-lines) hybrid… Continue Reading Most Canadians want their country to join the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons despite opposition it might receive from the United States. (International Physicians for the Prevention of Nuclear War Canada/Nanos)
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Not on the Table: Nine in Ten Canadians Refuse to Trade Away Food Sovereignty. (Dairy Farmers of Can...
The research gauged the opinions among Canadians on trade negotiations between Canada and the United States. Nanos conducted an RDD dual frame (land- and cell-lines) hybrid telephone and online random survey of 1099 Canadians, 18 years of age or older, between March 31 and April 4, 2026, as part of an omnibus survey. Participants were… Continue Reading Not on the Table: Nine in Ten Canadians Refuse to Trade Away Food Sovereignty. (Dairy Farmers of Canada/Nanos)
Canadians are most likely to say that Canada should accept fewer immigrants and temporary residents ...
The research gauged the opinions among Canada aiming to accept 380,000 new immigrants as permanent residents, and an additional 385,000 workers and students as temporary residents. Nanos conducted an RDD dual frame (land- and cell-lines) hybrid telephone and online random survey of 1,058 Canadians, 18 years of age or older, from March 1st to March… Continue Reading Canadians are most likely to say that Canada should accept fewer immigrants and temporary residents in 2027 than it plans on accepting in 2026. (Bloomberg News/Nanos)
Seven in ten Kingston residents express support to one extent or another for restoring the city’s pr
Seven in ten Kingstonians support (59%) or somewhat support (12%) restoring Kingston’s previously removed statue of Sir John A Macdonald to its original location in City Park. The research gauged the opinions among residents of Kingston, Ontario regarding their level of support for restoring the City’s statue of Sir John A Macdonald to its original… Continue Reading Seven in ten Kingston residents express support to one extent or another for restoring the city’s previously removed statue of Sir John A Macdonald to its original location. (Canadian Institute for Historical Education/Nanos)
What Canadians expect from the Government of Canada on public transit. (Canadian Urban Transit Assoc...
What this research shows is that public transit isn’t a niche issue – it’s foundational to how Canadians think about quality of life. Nearly nine in ten Canadians say transit matters to their communities, and four in five expect the federal government to be an active partner in funding it. What’s striking is the awareness… Continue Reading What Canadians expect from the Government of Canada on public transit. (Canadian Urban Transit Association/Nanos)
Trust withers while Canadians push back on the U.S. (Globe and Mail/Nanos)
This survey gauged the views of Canadians on Canada’s future trade relationship with China. Nanos conducted an RDD dual frame (land- and cell-lines) hybrid telephone and online random survey of 1,009 Canadians, 18 years of age or older, between January 31st and February 4th, 2026, as part of an omnibus survey. The margin of error… Continue Reading Trust withers while Canadians push back on the U.S. (Globe and Mail/Nanos)
A strong majority of Canadians believe preserving the country’s trade deal with the US and Mexico is
Nanos Research was retained by the Business Council of Canada to gauge the impressions Canadians on Canada potentially negotiating a renewed trade deal with Mexico and the United States. Nanos conducted an RDD dual frame (land- and cell-lines) hybrid telephone and online random survey of 1,007 Canadians, 18 years of age or older, between February… Continue Reading A strong majority of Canadians believe preserving the country’s trade deal with the US and Mexico is important to one extent or another for the economy and personal finances. (Business Council of Canada/Nanos)
Ontarians show strong support for increasing funding and staff in hospitals – Most believe there isn
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)
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)