The research gauged the views of Canadians on ways in which to address the doctor shortage, their views on whether various types of assessments should be mandatory for physicians licensed to practice in other countries looking to move to Canada and practice medicine, and their views on various models that could be used to set… Continue Reading A path to more physicians: Top priorities for Canadians include repatriating doctors who have trained abroad and streamlining international licensing. (Medical Council of Canada/Nanos)
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Carney and Liberals hit new long term high. Liberals at 50 percent support, Carney at 62 on preferre...
Prime Minister Mark Carney has reached a new high as Canadians’ preferred choice for prime minister, while the Liberals continue to lead federal voting intentions. The Conservatives remain in second place and the NDP trails behind. Canadians continue to focus on relations with Donald Trump and the United States, the economy and living costs as… Continue Reading Carney and Liberals hit new long term high. Liberals at 50 percent support, Carney at 62 on preferred PM tracking. (Nanos)
Pocketbook resilient as outlook drifting in neutral. (Bloomberg/Nanos Research)
Canadian consumer confidence was little changed in late September. The Bloomberg Nanos Canadian Confidence Index stands at 50.88, compared with 51.72 four weeks earlier. Views of personal finances and job security improved modestly, with the Pocketbook Index rising to 54.67 from 53.75. At the same time, expectations for the economy and real estate market softened,… Continue Reading Pocketbook resilient as outlook drifting in neutral. (Bloomberg/Nanos Research)
Accessibility Needs Are Being Mostly Met, But Distance Remains a Barrier to Arts Participation. (Bus...
Accessibility is working for most culture-goers, but improvement opportunities remain: One in five culture-goers report having accessibility or accommodation needs (12%) or attending with someone who does (10%). Accessibility needs are reported as being met by two in three culture-goers (66% score 7-10 out of 10). However, nearly one third say their needs are somewhat… Continue Reading Accessibility Needs Are Being Mostly Met, But Distance Remains a Barrier to Arts Participation. (Business / Arts/NAC/Nanos)
Canadians turn their attention to the US while keeping an eye on the economy. Liberals ahead by 17 p...
Canadian political preferences remain broadly stable, with the Liberals leading federal ballot support at 48.1 per cent, followed by the Conservatives at 31.0 per cent and the NDP at 11.2 per cent. Mark Carney is the most frequently selected choice for prime minister, ahead of Pierre Poilievre. Among national issues, relations with the United States… Continue Reading Canadians turn their attention to the US while keeping an eye on the economy. Liberals ahead by 17 points. (Nanos)
Canadian confidence slips below neutral for first time in about five months (Bloomberg/Nanos Researc...
The Bloomberg Nanos Canadian Confidence Index moved below the neutral 50-point mark, declining from 52.81 four weeks ago to 49.86. The change reflected lower expectations for the economy and housing market, while assessments of personal finances and job security remained relatively stable. Overall confidence is below both its 2026 average and its long-term historical average,… Continue Reading Canadian confidence slips below neutral for first time in about five months (Bloomberg/Nanos Research)
Carney’s positive score handling US trade issues ramps up. (Bloomberg News/Nanos)
This research gauged the opinion of Canadians on trade with the United States. Nanos conducted an RDD dual frame (land- and cell-lines) hybrid telephone and online random survey of 1037 Canadians, 18 years of age or older, from August 30 and September 2, 2026, as part of an omnibus survey. The sample included both land-… Continue Reading Carney’s positive score handling US trade issues ramps up. (Bloomberg News/Nanos)
Two in three younger Canadians feel the squeeze from rising living costs. (Nanos)
The research gauged the opinions among Canadians on their perceptions and concerns regarding economic conditions and housing affordability. Respondents were asked about their expectations for the next generation’s standard of living, with options ranging from higher to lower standards compared to today. Additionally, the survey gauged individuals’ worries about their ability to pay for housing… Continue Reading Two in three younger Canadians feel the squeeze from rising living costs. (Nanos)
Public discomfort with pay-for-priority health care continues to outweigh support. (CTV News/Nanos)
Close to 3 in 5 Canadians say they are somewhat not comfortable (20%) or not comfortable (37%) with having more private health care options in Canada that allow people to pay more to have shorter wait times, while just over four in ten are comfortable (19%) or somewhat comfortable (22%) with this. The number of… Continue Reading Public discomfort with pay-for-priority health care continues to outweigh support. (CTV News/Nanos)
Noovo/Crave/Nanos Québec Election Survey: PQ 27.9%, Liberals 23.7%, CAQ 21.6%, Conservatives 16.4% a
“As of September 14th, the PQ holds a marginal lead in the ballot race while the premier contest is still highly competitive. The CAQ led by Christine Fréchette retains an issue-management advantage on economic and trade matters. On improving the finances of Quebecers, it is a horse race.” Nik Nanos, Chief Data Scientist The Parti… Continue Reading Noovo/Crave/Nanos Québec Election Survey: PQ 27.9%, Liberals 23.7%, CAQ 21.6%, Conservatives 16.4% and Québec solidaire 8.7%.