Canadians continue to be fixated on Trump/US relations and the economy/jobs as we enter the Fall period. The federal Liberals have a double-digit lead over the Conservatives. -Nik Nanos, Chief Data Scientist The Weekly Nanos Tracking is produced by the Nanos Research Corporation, headquartered in Canada, which operates in Canada and the United States. The… Continue Reading Trump/US relations and economic issues continue to dominate concern mindset in Canada. (Nanos)
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Slide in consumer confidence abates concurrent with Canada dropping retaliatory tariffs. (Bloomberg/...
A multi-week decline in Canadian consumer confidence abated concurrent with Prime Minister Carney lifting retaliatory tariffs against the United States. That said, Canadians are still over two times more likely to believe the Canadian economy will get weaker rather than stronger in the next six months. – Nik Nanos, Chief Data Scientist Nanos conducted an… Continue Reading Slide in consumer confidence abates concurrent with Canada dropping retaliatory tariffs. (Bloomberg/Nanos)
Canadians fixated on Trump: Carney Liberals have double digit advantage over Poilievre Conservatives...
The most cited national issue of concern remains US President Trump/US relations with jobs/the economy in second. The Carney Liberals enjoy a 10-point advantage in ballot support over the Poilievre Conservatives. -Nik Nanos, Chief Data Scientist The Weekly Nanos Tracking is produced by the Nanos Research Corporation, headquartered in Canada, which operates in Canada and… Continue Reading Canadians fixated on Trump: Carney Liberals have double digit advantage over Poilievre Conservatives. (Nanos)
Seven in ten support U.S. import tariffs despite potential price increase – support weakens since Ja
This research gauged the opinions of Canadians on a trade agreement with the United States that includes tariffs on Canadian goods and imposition of tariffs by Canada on American goods. Nanos conducted an RDD dual frame (land- and cell-lines) hybrid telephone and online random survey of 1,034 Canadians, 18 years of age or older, between… Continue Reading Seven in ten support U.S. import tariffs despite potential price increase – support weakens since January 2025. (Globe and Mail/Nanos)
Consumer Confidence continuing to edge downwards (Bloomberg/Nanos)
Canadian consumer confidence continues its gradual slide to a neutral stance of 50 on the 100-point consumer confidence scale. Concern over the future state of the Canadian economy and real estate values are key drivers of the softening of consumer confidence. – Nik Nanos, Chief Data Scientist Nanos conducted an RDD dual frame (land- and… Continue Reading Consumer Confidence continuing to edge downwards (Bloomberg/Nanos)
A majority of Canadians lack confidence in peaceful relations with Israel and a new demilitarized Pa...
This research gauged the opinions of Canadians on the peacefulness of relations with Israel of a new demilitarized Palestinian state. Nanos conducted an RDD dual frame (land- and cell-lines) hybrid telephone and online random survey of 1,034 Canadians, 18 years of age or older, between July 31st and August 6th, 2025, as part of an… Continue Reading A majority of Canadians lack confidence in peaceful relations with Israel and a new demilitarized Palestinian state. (Globe and Mail/Nanos)
Liberals 44, Conservatives 32, NDP 12 –Poilievre trails Carney on preferred PM tracking by 27 points
The Liberals remain in the drivers’ seat in the post election period with a double-digit lead in ballot support. Poilievre trails Carney by 27 points in the preferred Prime Minister tracking as the number one concern of Canadians is US President Trump/Canada-US relations. -Nik Nanos, Chief Data Scientist The Weekly Nanos Tracking is produced by… Continue Reading Liberals 44, Conservatives 32, NDP 12 –Poilievre trails Carney on preferred PM tracking by 27 points (Nanos)
Consumer confidence sliding towards neutral territory. (Bloomberg/Nanos)
Compared to the last four weeks or three months, Canadian consumer confidence is sliding and moving towards a more neutral position near a score of 50 points on the 100-point diffusion index which captures sentiment. All four sub elements of consumer confidence are softening compared to four weeks ago. – Nik Nanos, Chief Data Scientist… Continue Reading Consumer confidence sliding towards neutral territory. (Bloomberg/Nanos)
Support for Government aid to steel and aluminum companies facing US tariffs marginally declines fro...
This research gauges the support of Canadians on financial aid for steel and aluminum companies affected by US tariffs. Nanos conducted an RDD dual frame (land- and cell-lines) hybrid telephone and online random survey of 1,034 Canadians, 18 years of age or older, between July 31st and August 6th, 2025 as part of an omnibus… Continue Reading Support for Government aid to steel and aluminum companies facing US tariffs marginally declines from 2018 benchmark. (CTV News/Nanos)
Trump/US Relations Rockets to Top National Concerns – Liberals maintain advantage over Conservatives
Concern about US President Trump/US relations has significantly increased now overtaking jobs/the economy as the top issue. Concern about Trump is up seven points in the past four weeks of tracking. The Liberals maintain an advantage over the Conservatives in ballot support. Likewise, Carney has a comfortable lead over Poilievre as the person Canadians would… Continue Reading Trump/US Relations Rockets to Top National Concerns – Liberals maintain advantage over Conservatives in ballot support. (Nanos)