Political sentiment remains relatively steady as summer progresses. The Liberals continue to lead federal ballot tracking at 42.7%, ahead of the Conservatives at 31.3%, while Mark Carney remains the leading choice for prime minister. Economic concerns continue to dominate public priorities, with jobs and the economy cited most often (20.6%), followed by cost of living… Continue Reading Liberals 42.7, Conservatives 31.3, NDP 13.6 (Nanos)
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Consumer Sentiment Eases After Early-Summer Rise (Bloomberg/Nanos Research)
Canadian consumer confidence eased this week, with the Bloomberg Nanos Canadian Confidence Index declining to 51.43 from 52.65 the previous week. The index remains below its 2026 high of 54.19 and well below the peak recorded in 2021. – Nik Nanos, Chief Data Scientist Nanos conducted an RDD dual frame (land- and cell-lines) telephone random… Continue Reading Consumer Sentiment Eases After Early-Summer Rise (Bloomberg/Nanos Research)
Economic Pressures Endure, Political Rankings Hold. (Nanos)
The federal political landscape endures, with the Liberals at 43.0 per cent among committed voters compared with 31.0 per cent for the Conservatives. Mark Carney remains the preferred choice for prime minister at 51.5 per cent. Jobs and the economy continue to be Canadians’ top national concern at 21.5 per cent, followed by cost of… Continue Reading Economic Pressures Endure, Political Rankings Hold. (Nanos)
Confidence hits a four-month high. (Bloomberg/Nanos Research)
Canadian confidence improved in early July, with the Bloomberg Nanos Canadian Confidence Index rising to 52.65 from 50.17 four weeks earlier. Confidence was last at this level in March 2026. The Pocketbook Index increased to 54.20, while the Expectations Index reached 51.10. Despite the improvement, confidence remains below the long-term BNCCI average of 54.72. –… Continue Reading Confidence hits a four-month high. (Bloomberg/Nanos Research)
Concern over energy prices hits all time high since 2022 – Views on federal performance on energy pr
The research gauged the opinions among Canadians on climate ambition, energy affordability, climate policies aligned with the views of Canadians, as well as governments maintaining affordability as they pursue climate change targets. The research also gauged views on Canada providing a positive environment for investors, completing energy projects on time and getting new projects approved… Continue Reading Concern over energy prices hits all time high since 2022 – Views on federal performance on energy projects and climate lean negatively (Positive Energy/Nanos)
Is the honeymoon cooling? Positive sentiments towards the federal government strong but down ten-poi...
The research gauged the opinions among Canadians on their feelings towards the federal government in Ottawa. Nanos conducted an RDD dual frame (land- and cell-lines) hybrid telephone and online random survey of 1051 Canadians, 18 years of age or older, from June 26 to June 28, 2026, as part of an omnibus survey. Participants were… Continue Reading Is the honeymoon cooling? Positive sentiments towards the federal government strong but down ten-points in 90 days. (Nanos Research)
Climate Action Seen as Urgent: Canadians Ready for Water Infrastructure Investment. (International I...
The research gauged the opinions among Canadians on climate change, the state of Canada’s water infrastructure and natural infrastructure. Nanos conducted an RDD dual frame (land- and cell-lines) hybrid telephone and online random survey of 2219 Canadians, 18 years of age or older, from February 28 to March 19, 2026. The results were statistically checked… Continue Reading Climate Action Seen as Urgent: Canadians Ready for Water Infrastructure Investment. (International Institute for Sustainable Development/Nanos Research)
Slim majority of Canadians against federal government’s proposal to privatize airports. (Bloomberg/N
Canadians are over two times more likely to oppose (34%) or somewhat oppose (19%) the government’s proposal to privatize airports than they are to support (10%) or somewhat support this (22%). A notable 15 per cent of Canadians report being unsure. Results are generally consistent across demographic groups. Nanos conducted an RDD dual frame (land-… Continue Reading Slim majority of Canadians against federal government’s proposal to privatize airports. (Bloomberg/Nanos)
Liberal cushion shrinks with economic concerns front of mind. (Nanos)
The Liberals continue to lead federal voting intentions, with their advantage over the Conservatives shrinking into the single digits. Mark Carney remains the preferred choice for prime minister, while jobs, the economy and cost-of-living pressures continue to rank among Canadians’ top concerns. -Nik Nanos, Chief Data Scientist The Weekly Nanos Tracking is produced by the… Continue Reading Liberal cushion shrinks with economic concerns front of mind. (Nanos)
Economic mood stuck in neutral. (Bloomberg/Nanos Research)
Canada’s economic confidence has remained broadly stable. The Bloomberg-Nanos Canadian Confidence Index stood at 51.24, slightly higher than four weeks earlier and just above the neutral benchmark. Views on personal finances and job security were largely unchanged, while expectations for the economy and housing have improved modestly. – Nik Nanos, Chief Data Scientist Nanos conducted… Continue Reading Economic mood stuck in neutral. (Bloomberg/Nanos Research)