Canadians are more likely to trust Mark Caney (59%) most to support economic growth in Canada which is consistent with the previous wave (60%), while just over one in five (23%) say they trust Pierre Poilievre most, down slightly from 27% in March 2025. Residents in the Atlantic and Quebec (65% each) are more likely… Continue Reading Carney most trusted leader on economic growth – Majority oppose snap budget election (The Globe and Mail/Nanos)
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Canadians say agriculture and auto industries should be top priorities for the government to help co...
This survey gauged the views of Canadians on which industry the federal government should prioritize in terms of supporting to help counter US tariffs. Nanos conducted an RDD dual frame (land- and cell-lines) hybrid telephone and online random survey of 1,045 Canadians, 18 years of age or older, between October 27th and 30th, 2025, as… Continue Reading Canadians say agriculture and auto industries should be top priorities for the government to help counter US tariffs (CTV News/Nanos)
Liberals and Conservatives in a close race – Carney ahead of Poilievre by 22 points on preferred PM
As we enter the prebudget period, the close race between the Liberals and the Conservatives continues. Canadians are most worried about jobs/the economy and Trump/US relations. Carney currently enjoys a comfortable lead over Poilievre when it comes to who Canadians would prefer as prime minister. -Nik Nanos, Chief Data Scientist The Weekly Nanos Tracking is… Continue Reading Liberals and Conservatives in a close race – Carney ahead of Poilievre by 22 points on preferred PM tracking. (Nanos)
Support for Liberals and Conservatives within the margin of error – Jobs/the economy top concern. (N
Ballot support for the Liberals and the Conservatives continues to be close for the front runners as Canadians report they are most concerned about jobs/the economy, followed by US President Trump/US relations. Carney does maintain a 20-point advantage over Poilievre on the preferred Prime Minister tracking. -Nik Nanos, Chief Data Scientist The Weekly Nanos Tracking… Continue Reading Support for Liberals and Conservatives within the margin of error – Jobs/the economy top concern. (Nanos)
Liberals 39, Conservatives 37, NDP 12 – Concern about jobs/the economy a clear top concern among Can
The ballot numbers for the Liberals and the Conservatives remain within the margin of error for the survey. Concern about jobs/the economy has pulled ahead of all other issues while Carney continues to lead in the preferred Prime Minister tracking. -Nik Nanos, Chief Data Scientist The Weekly Nanos Tracking is produced by the Nanos Research… Continue Reading Liberals 39, Conservatives 37, NDP 12 – Concern about jobs/the economy a clear top concern among Canadians. (Nanos)
Feelings of optimism toward the federal government are declining, though they remain higher than the...
One in three Canadians say optimism (33%) is the feeling that best describes their view of the federal government, which represents a 10-point decrease compared to the previous wave (43% in July 2025). About one in five Canadians each say pessimism (22%) and satisfaction (18%) best describe their views toward the federal government, and over… Continue Reading Feelings of optimism toward the federal government are declining, though they remain higher than they were prior to July 2025. (Nanos)
Liberals and Conservatives gripped in a statistical tie in ballot support – Carney ahead of Poilievr
The margin between the Liberals and the Conservatives has narrowed to a point not seen since election night with the parties in a statistical tie. Asked who Canadians would prefer as Prime Minister, Carney leads Poilievre by 20 percentage points. -Nik Nanos, Chief Data Scientist The Weekly Nanos Tracking is produced by the Nanos Research… Continue Reading Liberals and Conservatives gripped in a statistical tie in ballot support – Carney ahead of Poilievre by 20 points as preferred PM. (Nanos)
Majority support or somewhat support the government’s decision to recognize Palestinian statehood –
This research gauge the opinion of Canadians on the recognition of Palestinian statehood by the federal government and its impact on Canada’s trade relationship with the US. Nanos conducted an RDD dual frame (land- and cell-lines) hybrid telephone and online random survey of 1052 Canadians, 18 years of age or older, between September 29th and… Continue Reading Majority support or somewhat support the government’s decision to recognize Palestinian statehood – They expect recognition to have a negative or somewhat negative impact on trade relations with the US (CTV News/Globe and Mail/Nanos)
Gap between Liberals and Conservatives narrows to four points as Canadians increasingly focus on job...
Support for the Liberals stands at 41 percent followed by the Conservatives at 37 and the New Democrats at 12. The gap between the front running parties has narrowed as Canadians focus less on President Trump and more on jobs/the economy. -Nik Nanos, Chief Data Scientist The Weekly Nanos Tracking is produced by the Nanos… Continue Reading Gap between Liberals and Conservatives narrows to four points as Canadians increasingly focus on jobs/the economy. (Nanos)
Gap between Liberals and Conservatives narrows as Canadians focus less on US President Trump. (Nanos...
The margin between the Liberals and the Conservatives has been narrowing as focus on US President Trump subsides and Canadians increasingly focus on jobs/the economy, inflation, immigration and housing. -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 United… Continue Reading Gap between Liberals and Conservatives narrows as Canadians focus less on US President Trump. (Nanos)