The Liberals lead at 41.1%, ahead of the Conservatives on 32.7%, with other parties trailing. The gap between the two frontrunning parties is narrowing from double to single digits. Public concern remains focused on the economy, which has edged even higher as the top unprompted issue. -Nik Nanos, Chief Data Scientist The Weekly Nanos Tracking… Continue Reading Gap Narrows: Liberals 41.1, Conservatives 32.7. (Nanos)
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Canadians are more likely to blame inflation on wars and trade tensions with the US over the Canadia...
Canadians are more likely to blame international events such as wars in Iran or Ukraine and uncertainty with the trade relationship with the US than they are to blame domestic players such as the government of Canada’s spending policies or the Bank of Canada’s interest rate policies. Nanos conducted an RDD dual frame (land- and… Continue Reading Canadians are more likely to blame inflation on wars and trade tensions with the US over the Canadian government. (CTV News/Nanos)
Confidence steadies after recovery (Bloomberg/Nanos Research)
Canada’s economic mood is holding broadly steady, with confidence at 51.73, plateauing after consecutive weeks of recovery from recent lows. Firmer views on job security and household finances support the index, while expectations for the wider economy remain subdued. – Nik Nanos, Chief Data Scientist Nanos conducted an RDD dual frame (land- and cell-lines) telephone… Continue Reading Confidence steadies after recovery (Bloomberg/Nanos Research)
Views on proposed offshore wind project. (Nova Scotia Fisheries Alliance for Energy Engagement/Nanos...
The research gauged the opinions among residents of Nova Scotia on a proposed energy project that would build wind turbines out in the water offshore of the Province of Nova Scotia. Nanos conducted an online non-probability representative survey of 402 Nova Scotians, 18 years of age or older, from February 11th to February 22nd, 2026.… Continue Reading Views on proposed offshore wind project. (Nova Scotia Fisheries Alliance for Energy Engagement/Nanos Research)
Economy, inflation and U.S. relations among top issues; Liberals lead. (Nanos)
Economic concerns continue to dominate, with jobs and inflation at the forefront. Strained relations with the United States remain closely tied to this uncertainty. The Liberals maintain their lead over the Conservatives, with Mark Carney remaining as the preferred choice for prime minister, suggesting a largely stable political landscape shaped by persistent economic pressures. -Nik… Continue Reading Economy, inflation and U.S. relations among top issues; Liberals lead. (Nanos)
Only one in four Canadians are outright confident in NATO being a strong military deterrent force wi...
This survey gauged the views of Canadians on NATO being a strong military deterrent force without the United States if it decided to scale back its participation as a NATO ally. Nanos conducted an RDD dual frame (land- and cell-lines) hybrid telephone and online random survey of 1,003 Canadians, 18 years of age or older,… Continue Reading Only one in four Canadians are outright confident in NATO being a strong military deterrent force without the US. (CTV News/Nanos)
Confidence trending up but remains cautious (Bloomberg/Nanos Research)
Canadian consumer confidence ticked up to 51.88, a modest improvement from recent weakness but still below its long-term average. People feel somewhat better about their own finances and job security, while views on the broader economy remain more subdued. Overall, the picture is fairly steady: a bit more confidence in current conditions, alongside continued caution… Continue Reading Confidence trending up but remains cautious (Bloomberg/Nanos Research)
Four out of five Canadians believe that future governments should continue to choose independent sen...
Positive impressions of Canadian senators on the rise: For the first time since the start of tracking, Canadians have a net positive view of someone who is a senator (41% positive/somewhat positive; 36% negative/somewhat negative). Nanos conducted an RDD dual frame (land- and cell-lines) hybrid telephone and online random survey of 1099 Canadians, 18 years… Continue Reading Four out of five Canadians believe that future governments should continue to choose independent senators. Familiarity with the role of the Senate of Canada hits tracking low. (Senator Dasko/Nanos Research)
Liberals 45.5, Conservatives 33.4 and NDP 8.8 (Nanos)
In this week’s political tracking, the Liberal’s currently have a 12 point lead over the Conservatives. Of note there has been downward pressure on NDP support in the period following the NDP leadership race. The Canadian top issue of concern remains centered on the economy. Jobs and the economy lead, followed by inflation and relations… Continue Reading Liberals 45.5, Conservatives 33.4 and NDP 8.8 (Nanos)
Canadians divided on what should happen when an MP wants to cross the floor. (Globe and Mail/Nanos)
This survey gauges the views of Canadians on members of parliament crossing the floor. Nanos conducted an RDD dual frame (land- and cell-lines) hybrid telephone and online random survey of 1,003 Canadians, 18 years of age or older, between May 3rd and 6th, 2026 as part of an omnibus survey. The margin of error for… Continue Reading Canadians divided on what should happen when an MP wants to cross the floor. (Globe and Mail/Nanos)