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Majority of Canadians want US liquor to remain out of government owned liquor stores. (Bloomberg/Nan...

3 in 4 Canadians believe that keeping U.S. liquor out of government owned liquor stores is the best path forward for provincial governments, while less than one in five (18%) say provincial governments should put U.S. liquor back on the shelves. Nanos conducted an RDD dual frame (land- and cell-lines) hybrid telephone and online random… Continue Reading Majority of Canadians want US liquor to remain out of government owned liquor stores. (Bloomberg/Nanos)

Canadians’ anxieties remain stubbornly material but the neighbours are intruding: Jobs/the economy t

Jobs and the economy still top the unprompted list of national concerns at 19.6 per cent, easing from 20.6 four weeks ago, while inflation has slipped to 10.1 from 11.6. The mover is Trump and relations with the United States, up to 11.4 per cent from 8.4, now second only to the economy; environment (7.6%), health… Continue Reading Canadians’ anxieties remain stubbornly material but the neighbours are intruding: Jobs/the economy top concern followed by Trump/US. (Nanos)

More confidence, not quite conviction (Bloomberg/Nanos Research)

Canadian economic sentiment has improved modestly, but confidence remains restrained. The Bloomberg Nanos Canadian Confidence Index moved to 53.38 changing from 51.43 four weeks earlier, driven by both household finances and expectations for the economy and housing market. Canadians remain cautious with more saying the economy is more likely to weaken rather than strengthen, and… Continue Reading More confidence, not quite conviction (Bloomberg/Nanos Research)

Bridge too far: Sixty-three per cent of Canadians against the federal government re-negotiating the ...

This research gauged the opinion of Canadians on their support for the Federal government re-negotiating the agreement with the US to share a larger portion of toll revenue to open the Gordie Howe Bridge. Nanos conducted an RDD dual frame (land- and cell-lines) hybrid telephone and online random survey of 1,104 Canadians, 18 years of… Continue Reading Bridge too far: Sixty-three per cent of Canadians against the federal government re-negotiating the Gordie Howe Bridge agreement. (CTV News/Nanos)

The border bargain: Nine in ten Canadians want illegal firearm trafficking as a trade negotiation ...

This research gauged the opinion of Canadians on the importance of the inclusion of illegal firearms trafficking in future Canada-US-Mexico trade negotiations. Nanos conducted an RDD dual frame (land- and cell-lines) hybrid telephone and online random survey of 1,104 Canadians, 18 years of age or older, from July 28th to 30th, 2026 as part of… Continue Reading The border bargain: Nine in ten Canadians want illegal firearm trafficking as a trade negotiation priority. (CTV News/Nanos)

Strong support for free trade as Canadians resist concessions. (Chicago Council on Global Affairs/Na...

The research gauged the views of Canadians on the importance of relationships with other parties to the Canadian economy, the impact of USMCA on the Canadian economy, and their preferred path forward for Canadian leaders as it relates to USMCA and Canada-U.S. relations. Nanos conducted an RDD dual frame (land- and cell-lines) hybrid telephone and… Continue Reading Strong support for free trade as Canadians resist concessions. (Chicago Council on Global Affairs/Nanos)

The AI Balancing Act: Canadians divided on AI benefits, united against subsidies. (Globe and Mail/N...

Nanos was retained to conduct research regarding the views of Canadians on AI data centres, including benefits and concerns, their impact on the economy, and support for the government incentivizing their construction. Nanos conducted an RDD dual frame (land- and cell-lines) hybrid telephone and online random survey of 1,104 Canadians, 18 years of age or… Continue Reading The AI Balancing Act: Canadians divided on AI benefits, united against subsidies. (Globe and Mail/Nanos)

The economy tops minds, Liberals top polls: Liberals 45.6; Conservatives 29.1; NDP 12.9 (Nanos)

Economic concerns remain Canadians’ top issue, while Canada-U.S. relations continue to be a notable concern. The Liberals lead federal ballot tracking at 45.6%, followed by the Conservatives at 29.1%, up 1.2 points, and the NDP at 12.9%. Mark Carney remains the preferred choice for prime minister at 53.6%, with Pierre Poilievre trailing at 18.0%. -Nik… Continue Reading The economy tops minds, Liberals top polls: Liberals 45.6; Conservatives 29.1; NDP 12.9 (Nanos)

Economic sentiment edges to a four week high on stronger expectations. (Bloomberg/Nanos Research)

The Bloomberg Nanos Canadian Confidence Index moved to 53.0 from 52.65 four weeks earlier, reflecting modest gains in both household and economic sentiment. The change was driven by the Pocketbook Index, which measures views on personal finances and job security, going from 54.20 to 54.70, while the Expectations Index, which tracks perceptions of the economy… Continue Reading Economic sentiment edges to a four week high on stronger expectations. (Bloomberg/Nanos Research)

Neighbours in need: Canadians strongly support sending first responders to the US when disaster stri...

This research gauged the opinion of Canadians on their levels of support for Canadian first responders going to the US to help after major natural disasters. Nanos conducted an RDD dual frame (land- and cell-lines) hybrid telephone and online random survey of 1,104 Canadians, 18 years of age or older, from July 28th to 30th,… Continue Reading Neighbours in need: Canadians strongly support sending first responders to the US when disaster strikes. (CTV News/Nanos)