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Canadians divided on annual operating deficit of the Federal Government increasing (CTV News/Nanos)

This survey gauged the views of Canadians on the level of acceptance towards the annual operating deficit of the federal government to increase. 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 part… Continue Reading Canadians divided on annual operating deficit of the Federal Government increasing (CTV News/Nanos)

Frontrunning federal parties gripped in a tight race. Canadians most worried about jobs/the economy...

Only two percentage points separates the Liberals and the Conservatives which is a spread within the margin of error of the Nanos weekly tracking.  Carney maintains a 22-point advantage over Poilievre on the preferred PM tracking.  As we enter the Canadian budget period, concern about Trump/US relations is on the rise and is now tied… Continue Reading Frontrunning federal parties gripped in a tight race. Canadians most worried about jobs/the economy and Trump/US relations going into the federal budget. (Nanos)

Consumer confidence lands in neutral territory. (Bloomberg/Nanos)

Although consumer confidence remains in neutral territory, the forward negative views on the future strength of the Canadian economy has hit a high not seen in five months. – Nik Nanos, Chief Data Scientist Nanos conducted an RDD dual frame (land- and cell-lines) telephone random survey of 1,060 respondents in Canada. This report is based… Continue Reading Consumer confidence lands in neutral territory. (Bloomberg/Nanos)

Carney most trusted leader on economic growth – Majority oppose snap budget election (The Globe and

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)

Making our healthcare system stronger and reducing the deficit remain the top priority areas for Can...

This survey gauged the opinions of Canadians on the most important general public policy objective and the areas they would like to see made a priority in the upcoming federal budget. 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,… Continue Reading Making our healthcare system stronger and reducing the deficit remain the top priority areas for Canadians in the upcoming budget (CTV News/Nanos)

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)

Lansdowne 2.0: Survey of Perceptions Pre/Post Information. (Councillor Shawn Menard/Nanos)

The research gauged the opinions among Ottawa residents on the Lansdowne Park and the new Lansdowne Park 2.0 project. The purpose of the research was to measure support for Lansdowne 2.0 in low and high information environments as well perceptions of different elements of the proposed project configuration. Nanos conducted a representative non-probability online survey… Continue Reading Lansdowne 2.0: Survey of Perceptions Pre/Post Information. (Councillor Shawn Menard/Nanos)

Stigma and misinformation about Diabetes still prevalent among Canadians (Diabetes Canada/Nanos)

Just over one in two Canadians strongly agree (15%) or somewhat agree (37%) that diabetes impacts a person’s ability to do certain jobs. Just under two in five strongly disagree (15%) or somewhat disagree (23%) with that statement. Men (59%) and younger Canadians (18-34, 63%) are more likely to strongly agree or somewhat agree that… Continue Reading Stigma and misinformation about Diabetes still prevalent among Canadians (Diabetes Canada/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)

Consumer confidence remains soft, Canadians concerned over the future direction of the economy. (Blo...

Canadian consumer confidence remains fragile, hovering just below 50 on the 100-point consumer confidence index. Notably, Canadians are nearly four times more likely to believe the economy will be weaker over the next six months than those who believe it will be stronger. – Nik Nanos, Chief Data Scientist Nanos conducted an RDD dual frame… Continue Reading Consumer confidence remains soft, Canadians concerned over the future direction of the economy. (Bloomberg/Nanos)