“Residents of Ottawa give mixed reviews on the job that Ottawa City Hall does at listening to citizens. Ottawa residents are twice as likely to rate that the city is going in the right direction (34%) than the wrong direction (15%), 48% are neutral on the direction the city is going.” Nik Nanos, Chief Data… Continue Reading Somewhere in the middle: Neutral views dominate Ottawa’s outlook as City Hall receives a mixed report card on listening. (CTV News Ottawa/Nanos)
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Room to grow: Ottawa residents put infrastructure and affordability at the top of their housing agen...
“Infrastructure and affordability lead Ottawa residents’ housing priorities. Nearly four in ten choose improving infrastructure to support growth, while just over one in three choose keeping homes affordable – both well ahead of protecting existing neighbourhoods or building more homes. “ Nik Nanos, Chief Data Scientist October 11, 2026 CTV News Ottawa/Nanos conducted a RDD… Continue Reading Room to grow: Ottawa residents put infrastructure and affordability at the top of their housing agenda. (CTV News Ottawa/Nanos)
The transit test: Transit dominates Ottawa’s agenda ahead of the mayoral election. (CTV News Ottawa/
“Majority of Ottawa residents cite transit as the top priority for improvement. Top solutions include better LRT service and more reliable buses.” Nik Nanos, Chief Data Scientist October 10, 2026 CTV News Ottawa/Nanos conducted a RDD dual frame (cell- and land-lines) hybrid random telephone and online survey of 762 residents of Ottawa aged 18 years… Continue Reading The transit test: Transit dominates Ottawa’s agenda ahead of the mayoral election. (CTV News Ottawa/Nanos)
Sutcliffe holds commanding lead with Leiper as only potential mayoral challenger – Sutcliffe ahead a
“Mark Sutcliffe holds a commanding advantage in Ottawa’s mayoral race among decided voters, securing 49% support compared with 31% for Jeff Leiper. Neil Saravanamuttoo trails at 12%, while Alex Lawson stands at 7%. Among all voters, 23% remain undecided, meaning nearly one in four voters are still up for grabs. Regionally, Sutcliffe leads in Ottawa’s… Continue Reading Sutcliffe holds commanding lead with Leiper as only potential mayoral challenger – Sutcliffe ahead across City except downtown where Leiper has edge. (CTV News Ottawa/Nanos)
The Feel-Good Factor: Positive emotions towards Ottawa are on the rise as optimism and satisfaction ...
The research gauged the opinions among Canadians on their feelings towards the federal government in Ottawa. Nanos conducted an RDD dual frame (cell- and land-lines) hybrid telephone and online random survey of 1057 Canadians, 18 years of age or older, from September 27th to 29th, 2026, as part of an omnibus survey. Participants were randomly… Continue Reading The Feel-Good Factor: Positive emotions towards Ottawa are on the rise as optimism and satisfaction strengthen nationally. (Nanos)
Housing affordability a major concern: Residents support reducing red tape, lowering development cha...
The research gauged the views of residents in the Woodstock Ingersoll Tillsonburg & Area Association of Realtors® on quality of life, the housing market, municipal taxes, housing and rental affordability, the local economy, development charges and the job done by municipal governments. Nanos conducted an RDD dual frame (cell- and land-lines) random telephone survey of… Continue Reading Housing affordability a major concern: Residents support reducing red tape, lowering development charges and making the HST reduction permanent. (Woodstock Ingersoll Tillsonburg & Area Association of REALTORS®/Nanos)
Toronto Decides: Stuck in traffic and squeezed by costs, Toronto voters say congestion, transit and ...
“Toronto’s mayoral race is unfolding against a backdrop of mounting affordability pressures. Traffic tops residents’ quality-of-life concerns, while housing costs and property taxes are leading affordability priorities. Nearly three-quarters say Toronto has become less affordable over the last four years. Many residents report cutting discretionary spending and delaying major purchases, and nearly one in four… Continue Reading Toronto Decides: Stuck in traffic and squeezed by costs, Toronto voters say congestion, transit and affordability are top concerns. (CP24/CTV News Toronto/Nanos)
Toronto Decides: Toronto-East York boosts Chow advantage – Chow 52.4%, Bradford 42.6%, Alexander 4.0
“Toronto’s mayoral election is shaping up as a two-candidate race. Olivia Chow holds a citywide lead over Brad Bradford and draws her strongest support from Toronto-East York, where she exceeds 60%, while also leading in Scarborough. One in five report still being up for grabs. Beyond the ballot, nearly eight in ten residents say Toronto… Continue Reading Toronto Decides: Toronto-East York boosts Chow advantage – Chow 52.4%, Bradford 42.6%, Alexander 4.0%. (CP24/CTV News Toronto/Nanos)
Stability at the ballot, inflation worry on the rise: LPC 49.1, CPC 28.2, NDP 10.9 (Nanos)
Canada’s federal political landscape remains relatively stable, with the Liberals maintaining a lead in national ballot support and a stronger overall party index than their competitors. Mark Carney continues to be the most widely preferred choice for prime minister. Economic issues remain Canadians’ foremost concern, while concern about cost-of-living pressures is on the rise. –… Continue Reading Stability at the ballot, inflation worry on the rise: LPC 49.1, CPC 28.2, NDP 10.9 (Nanos)
Confidence lands on neutral as expectations weaken. (Bloomberg/Nanos)
Canadian confidence is treading water. The Bloomberg-Nanos Canadian Confidence Index slipped to 50.45 from 51.80 four weeks earlier. Confidence in personal finances and job security remains comparatively resilient, but expectations for the broader economy and housing market have softened. The result is a public mood marked less by alarm than by caution: households are holding… Continue Reading Confidence lands on neutral as expectations weaken. (Bloomberg/Nanos)