The research gauged the opinion of Canadians on advice and the benefits of a young person thinking about starting a business, the supports or resources that matter most, the exposure to entrepreneurship growing up, the barriers facing young people who want to start a business, the risk factor of artificial intelligence, likeliness to start a… Continue Reading Family Connection Fuels Entrepreneurship Among Young Canadians but Money Remains the Biggest Obstacle. (Shift Canada/Nanos)
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The American shadow: Concern about Trump/US on upward trajectory – LPC (48.3), CPC (30.9), NDP (10.9
Relations with the United States now the top national concern at 27.5%, ahead of jobs and the economy (21.1%), the political landscape remains shaped by economic and international uncertainty. The Liberals continue to hold a clear lead at 48.3%, compared with 30.9% for the Conservatives and 10.9% for the NDP, while 56.1% of Canadians name… Continue Reading The American shadow: Concern about Trump/US on upward trajectory – LPC (48.3), CPC (30.9), NDP (10.9) (Nanos)
A growing appetite for making streamers fund Canadian content. (Bloomberg News/Nanos)
This research gauged the opinion of Canadians on streaming services financially supporting the creation of Canadian content. 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… Continue Reading A growing appetite for making streamers fund Canadian content. (Bloomberg News/Nanos)
Confidence eases amid uncertainty over Canada-U.S. trade. (Bloomberg/Nanos Research)
Canadian consumer confidence eased in early September, with the Bloomberg Nanos Canadian Confidence Index lowering to 50.38 from 53.38 four weeks earlier. The decline was driven by softer expectations for the economy and real estate, while views on personal finances and job security remained comparatively stable. – Nik Nanos, Chief Data Scientist Nanos conducted an… Continue Reading Confidence eases amid uncertainty over Canada-U.S. trade. (Bloomberg/Nanos Research)
Unpacking views on cyber insurance. (Aviva/Nanos)
The research gauged the opinions among Canadians on their views towards cyber insurance. Nanos conducted an online non-probability representative survey of 1,569 Canadians, 25 years of age or older, between January 23rd and January 27th, 2026. Although no margin of error applies, for comparison purposes, a probability sample of 1,569 would have a margin of… Continue Reading Unpacking views on cyber insurance. (Aviva/Nanos)
Social media crackdown – Concern about online sexual exploitation and bullying strong. (Nanos/NORC)
Three in four support restricting social media access for under-16s: Seventy-seven per cent of Canadians and 73 per cent of Americans believe their countries should, to one extent or another, consider policies that ban or restrict social media use for people under the age of 16. Nanos Research and NORC partnered to put a spotlight… Continue Reading Social media crackdown – Concern about online sexual exploitation and bullying strong. (Nanos/NORC)
Support for expanding oil and gas exports at a numerical all-time high while support for electrifyin...
Views on the importance of oil and gas to Canada’s economy increases compared to six months ago – A strong majority of Canadians say oil and gas is important to Canada’s current economy (87%) and future economy (71%). This is an increase when compared to six months ago (81% and 63%, respectively) and on par… Continue Reading Support for expanding oil and gas exports at a numerical all-time high while support for electrifying personal energy consumption increases compared to a year ago. (Positive Energy/Nanos)
Trump trumps the economy – Worries about Washington top the national agenda for the first time in a
Federal political preferences remain broadly unchanged in the latest Nanos tracking. The Liberals stand at 47.3% support, followed by the Conservatives at 31.3%, while the NDP records 10.8%. Mark Carney remains the preferred choice for prime minister at 55.2, compared with 21.3% for Pierre Poilievre. Meanwhile, Donald Trump and the Canada-US relationship ranks as the… Continue Reading Trump trumps the economy – Worries about Washington top the national agenda for the first time in a year, as the Liberals hold a 16-point lead. (Nanos)
Consumers confidence holds its ground as expectations ease (Bloomberg/Nanos Research)
Canadian confidence held its score since the last wave of tracking, with the Bloomberg Nanos Canadian Confidence Index at 51.80. Views on personal finances and job security were stronger, reflected in a Pocketbook Index score of 54.83. Expectations for the economy and housing were weaker, leaving the Expectations Index at 48.76 and below the neutral… Continue Reading Consumers confidence holds its ground as expectations ease (Bloomberg/Nanos Research)
Canadians back rejection of the recent US trade deal – Most are willing to pay higher prices and sup
Canadians overwhelmingly reject the recent trade deal with the US – A strong majority of Canadians support (75%) or somewhat support (10%) Canada rejecting the trade deal with the US despite potential economic concerns. Nanos conducted an RDD dual frame (land- and cell-lines) hybrid telephone and online random survey of 1,037 Canadians, 18 years of… Continue Reading Canadians back rejection of the recent US trade deal – Most are willing to pay higher prices and support counter-tariffs. (CTV News and the Globe and Mail/Nanos)