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Forward looking Expectations Index hits 21 month high. (Bloomberg/Nanos)

The Bloomberg Nanos Expectations sub-indice which projects future confidence has hit a notable 21 month high.  Historically this is a six-month leading indicator of measures such as Canada’s GDP.  -Nik Nanos, Chief Data Scientist Nanos conducted an RDD dual frame (land- and cell-lines) telephone random survey of 1,058 respondents in Canada. This report is based… Continue Reading Forward looking Expectations Index hits 21 month high. (Bloomberg/Nanos)

Canadians split on Liberal-NDP arrangement – Intensity of those uncomfortable with arrangement on ri

While the proportion of Canadians who are comfortable or somewhat comfortable with the Liberal-NDP Parliamentary cooperation agreement is steady at just over one in two, the proportion who report being uncomfortable continues to increase. Nanos conducted an RDD dual frame (land- and cell-lines) hybrid telephone and online random survey of 1,071 Canadians, 18 years of… Continue Reading Canadians split on Liberal-NDP arrangement – Intensity of those uncomfortable with arrangement on rise. (CTV/Nanos)

Majority uncomfortable/somewhat uncomfortable with schools not notifying parents when their child wa...

Canadians are nearly twice as likely to report being not comfortable (53%) or somewhat not comfortable (11%) with schools not notifying parents when their child wants to go by a new preferred name or pronoun than to report being  comfortable (21%) or somewhat comfortable (12%) with this. Nanos conducted an RDD dual frame (land- and… Continue Reading Majority uncomfortable/somewhat uncomfortable with schools not notifying parents when their child wants to go by a new preferred name or pronoun.

Poilievre hits new 10 year high on preferred Prime Minister tracking compared to any previous Conser...

Nanos tracks unprompted issues of concern every week. To access full weekly national and regional tracking visit the Nanos subscriber data portal. Pierre Poilievre is the top choice as prime minister and hit a level not reached by any Conservative leader since 2013. Conservatives remain in vote intention drivers seat. – Nik Nanos The Weekly… Continue Reading Poilievre hits new 10 year high on preferred Prime Minister tracking compared to any previous Conservative leader (Nanos)

About half of Canadians see a need in taking training – Computer and occupational training most popu

Just under one in two Canadians are either interested in taking training (29%), interested but do not have time (7%) or interested but cannot afford it (13%), while just under one in two say they have all the training they need (28%) or do not want training (17%). Younger Canadians aged 18 to 34 are… Continue Reading About half of Canadians see a need in taking training – Computer and occupational training most popular (Senator Bellemare)

Consumer confidence in Prairies reaches 20 month high. (Bloomberg/Nanos)

Overall Canadian consumer confidence remains in marginally positive territory with a score of 52.46 on the 100-point Bloomberg-Nanos Index.  Of note, positive perceptions in the Prairie provinces have reached a 20-month high. -Nik Nanos, Chief Data Scientist Nanos conducted an RDD dual frame (land- and cell-lines) telephone random survey of 1,059 respondents in Canada. This… Continue Reading Consumer confidence in Prairies reaches 20 month high. (Bloomberg/Nanos)

Culture-goers feel joy, comfort and excitement when thinking of attending art and cultural events –

The Arts Response Tracking Study is a regular monitor of the environment in the arts and culture sector. The study focuses on culture-goers who have attended an indoor cultural gathering, an outdoor cultural gathering or a gallery or museum in the past three years. This wave of research gauged the opinions among Canadian culture-goers on… Continue Reading Culture-goers feel joy, comfort and excitement when thinking of attending art and cultural events – Expected spending in 2024 is now a net positive of +10 after a net negative of -6 in 2022 (Business / Arts/NAC/Nanos Research

Conservatives ahead by 17 points – Gap between Liberals and NDP closing (Nanos)

Nanos tracks unprompted issues of concern every week. To access full weekly national and regional tracking visit the Nanos subscriber data portal. The federal Conservatives remain in the drivers’ seat with a clear advantage over the Liberals who are now within the margin of error with the NDP in ballot support. Also of note, Conservative… Continue Reading Conservatives ahead by 17 points – Gap between Liberals and NDP closing (Nanos)

Forward looking expectations hit one year high. (Bloomberg/Nanos)

Canadian consumer confidence remains in positive territory for the tenth week in succession with forward looking expectations hitting a level not seen in over a year. -Nik Nanos, Chief Data Scientist Nanos conducted an RDD dual frame (land- and cell-lines) telephone random survey of 1,044 respondents in Canada. This report is based on the four… Continue Reading Forward looking expectations hit one year high. (Bloomberg/Nanos)

Canadians prefer cutting back on permanent immigrants over students or temporary foreign workers if ...

Two in 5 Canadians say the top priority should be cutting back on the number of permanent immigrants coming to Canada if a government wanted to reduce the number of foreigners coming into Canada over cutting back on student visas or temporary foreign workers. Nanos conducted an RDD dual frame (land- and cell-lines) hybrid telephone… Continue Reading Canadians prefer cutting back on permanent immigrants over students or temporary foreign workers if government wants to reduce foreigners coming into Canada (CTV/Nanos)