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Feelings of pessimism decline but remain top emotion felt by Canadians toward the federal government...

Although feelings of pessimism remain the top emotion felt by Canadians when it comes to the federal government in Ottawa, the proportion has declined 7 points compared to the previous wave conducted in July 2024, from 40 per cent down to 33 per cent. Close to one third of Canadians continue to feel anger toward… Continue Reading Feelings of pessimism decline but remain top emotion felt by Canadians toward the federal government. (Nanos)

Conservatives 40, Liberals 22, NDP 21 > Jobs/the economy top lists of concerns (Nanos)

Nanos tracks unprompted issues of concern every week. To access full weekly national and regional tracking visit the Nanos subscriber data portal. Conservatives continue to enjoy a comfortable advantage over their opponents while the Liberals and the New Democrats are tied. Concern about jobs/the economy top among Canadians. – Nik Nanos The Weekly Nanos Tracking is… Continue Reading Conservatives 40, Liberals 22, NDP 21 > Jobs/the economy top lists of concerns (Nanos)

Consumer confidence remains in positive territory with views on future strength of economy up in pas...

Canadian consumer confidence continues to trend above 50 points on the diffusion index.  Based on the projective power of the data the first quarter of 2025 is expected to be positive setting aside an exogenous event. -Nik Nanos, Chief Data Scientist Nanos conducted an RDD dual frame (land- and cell-lines) telephone random survey of 1,010… Continue Reading Consumer confidence remains in positive territory with views on future strength of economy up in past four weeks (Bloomberg/Nanos)

The Conservative Party has the edge on trust to support the economy; Canadians are divided between t...

The research gauged trust in federal parties on issues related to economic growth and affordable housing, views on inflation and personal finances, and views on the top priority group for new government spending. Nanos conducted an RDD dual frame (land-and cell-lines) hybrid telephone and online random survey of 1,058 Canadians, 18 years of age or… Continue Reading The Conservative Party has the edge on trust to support the economy; Canadians are divided between trust in CPC or NDP on affordable housing (Globe and Mail/Nanos)

Canadians more likely to be ok with the construction of bike lanes even if it causes a loss of traff...

1 in 2 Canadians oppose or somewhat oppose restricting the construction of bike lines if they result in traffic lanes for cars being removed, while four in ten support or somewhat support this proposed restriction. Nanos conducted an RDD dual frame (land- and cell-lines) hybrid telephone and online random survey of 1,058 Canadians, 18 years… Continue Reading Canadians more likely to be ok with the construction of bike lanes even if it causes a loss of traffic lanes for cars. (CTV News/Nanos)

Most Canadians support or somewhat support extending Old Age Security benefits increase to seniors 6...

More than 3 in 4 Canadians support or somewhat support providing a 10% increase to benefits to seniors 65 to 74 now, as was done for seniors aged 75 and older in 2022. Support is strong across regions in Canada and across gender and age groups. Nanos conducted an RDD dual frame (land- and cell-lines)… Continue Reading Most Canadians support or somewhat support extending Old Age Security benefits increase to seniors 65 to 74. (CTV News/Nanos)

Conservatives 42, NDP 22, Liberals 22 > NDP tied with Liberals for first time since 2015. (Nanos)

Nanos tracks unprompted issues of concern every week. To access full weekly national and regional tracking visit the Nanos subscriber data portal. Conservatives enjoy a 20-point advantage over the NDP and the Liberals. In the wake of the end of the Liberal-NDP parliamentary arrangement, the New Democrats are now tied with the Liberals for the… Continue Reading Conservatives 42, NDP 22, Liberals 22 > NDP tied with Liberals for first time since 2015. (Nanos)

Positive views on the future strength of the economy up a significant six points in four weeks (Bloo...

Canadian consumer confidence remains net positive largely driven on more favourable views on the future strength of the Canadians economy.  This key measure is up a significant six points over the past four weeks as interest rates ease. -Nik Nanos, Chief Data Scientist Nanos conducted an RDD dual frame (land- and cell-lines) telephone random survey… Continue Reading Positive views on the future strength of the economy up a significant six points in four weeks (Bloomberg/Nanos)

Nearly two thirds of culture-goers say attending arts and cultural events has a positive or a somewh...

Close to two in three culture-goers say that attending arts and cultural events has a positive (30%) or somewhat positive (33%) impact on their sense of belonging to Canada, and just under one in three think it has no impact (30%). Under one in ten say it has a negative or somewhat negative impact (2%… Continue Reading Nearly two thirds of culture-goers say attending arts and cultural events has a positive or a somewhat positive on their sense of belonging to Canada (Business/Arts, NAC and Nanos Research)

Canadians tilt toward non-partisanship on energy decisions; Academics and industry experts top list ...

The research gauged public perceptions and opinions regarding the balance between political influence and expert advice in policy decisions, the role of various sources in informing these decisions, and the role of oil and gas in Canada’s current and future economy. It explored views on expanding oil and gas exports for global energy security and… Continue Reading Canadians tilt toward non-partisanship on energy decisions; Academics and industry experts top list to inform decision-making (Positive Energy/Nanos)