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The Data Dive is a monthly article in the Globe and Mail written by Nik Nanos, Chief Data Scientist at Nanos Research. Each month the Data Dive takes an in-depth look at current issues and data that’s important to Canadians.

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Regardless of who forms the next government in Ottawa, there will be big issues to deal with when it comes to our relationship with the U.S.

The Liberals desperately need NDP voters to abandon their leader and to strategically vote Liberal. The reverse is also true

Jagmeet Singh needs everything to go wrong for his opponents and everything to go right for him

The percentage who are confident that we will reach our net-zero goal is just 2%, a recent study shows

Poll results indicate Canadians believe Ottawa needs to focus on friends and allies so as to build greater economic and security resilience

Tory Leader Pierre Poilievre has a clear lead in public surveys. But that doesn’t necessarily mean a guaranteed Conservative victory in the next federal election

Support for Justin Trudeau’s Liberals has been on a downward trajectory since the summer of 2021

When citizens look at our institutions, they are increasingly skeptical that they contribute to Canada being a better place

Polling shows 2023 was the worst year for the party since it was in the political wilderness about a decade ago

A survey shows most Canadians worry that there will be an increase in hate-motivated incidents in our communities resulting from the Israel-Hamas war

Squaring the circle between the economic stress of Canadians and dealing with climate change will be no easy feat. Yet that will be what people want to hear about from our political leaders

We are now better understanding the fallout from the pandemic both in terms of economic and mental health

Caught between two superpowers, Canadians say they are ready to increase defence spending and build stronger ties elsewhere, even while facing hardships at home

Though the party has effectively weathered many storms, recent data suggest the next election could be more difficult

In 2021, Canada scored a satisfaction rating of 7.2 out of 10. Now, it’s at a dismal 6.6, with young people feeling most dissatisfied

Attendance is seeing a boost as the pandemic recedes, but the industry must prepare for the possibility of an economic downturn

Canadians are showing their dissatisfaction with the Trudeau Liberals after seven years in power, but there’s bad news for Poilievre and the Conservatives, too

Survey suggests the majority of Canadians are buying less expensive items, with younger people most likely to feel the pressure

More than three in 10 Canadians say they like nothing about either the Liberal or Tory leaders – that should be a wakeup call

Conservative Party version 2.0 is about building a new movement focused on Canadians and looking to regain government

A new survey suggests many Canadians feel there is a sexual-misconduct problem in the sport, and people are angry about the use of player registration fees to pay out settlements

As the war in Ukraine disrupts decarbonization plans, we have a chance to be a secure, less carbon-intensive source of power

The June 2 election brought Ontario’s Progressive Conservatives a majority government and led the provincial NDP and Liberal leaders to quit. Parties in other provinces and on Parliament Hill should take notes on how they did that

Having spent the past two years dealing with the pandemic, Canadians are now faced with new stresses such as rising costs of living, higher interest rates and global unpredictability

The Ottawa protests are over, but research shows many things took a hit, including the Prime Minister’s brand, our relationship with the U.S., and perceptions of the media

A new survey on the state of the country suggests that, over all, people aren’t satisfied with Canada and its most vital institutions

As Omicron spreads and provinces ramp up restrictions, Canadians – especially young people – are less confident about the state of the country and economy

A majority of Canadians, regardless of age, gender or region, believe that hateful and racist online content is a major problem in Canada, a new national survey shows

Despite Ottawa’s fairly strong response to the pandemic, research shows the positive feelings expressed by Canadians early on did not last – and we could be entering a winter of political discontent

It’s clear that Canada is not immune to populist-style politics, and our leaders should be aware of that going into the next election

Canadians support proof-of-vaccination requirements – they just don’t want to make things awkward

Although the polls suggest a positive environment for the federal Liberals to call an election, campaigns remain double-edged swords. And despite stronger numbers for the Grits, that gap could close quickly

Once the pandemic is under control, schools will face the thorny issue of whether to require inoculation for in-person learning

The economy is stabilizing and vaccines are rolling out, but the mental well-being of Canadians is currently on the decline

Party members’ rejection of a motion to recognize the reality of climate change may come back to haunt O’Toole, and the rest of the Tories, for a number of reasons

A Commons resolution on Uyghur genocide marked the latest escalation in Canada-China tensions. Polling shows Canadians generally support that measure, and respondents appear game to further increase pressure on Beijing

The federal and provincial governments largely saw an uptick in approval among Canadians last year, but that appreciation is diminishing amid the country’s botched vaccine rollout.

Despite a year marked by pandemic-related upheaval and economic uncertainty, polling shows Canadians came out of 2020 with improved views on the state of the country and the direction it’s headed.

Polling shows most Canadians have concerns about charities closing as organizations grapple with a lack of donations and health guidelines that limit fundraising events. Many of us aim to contribute more money next year, but some groups need a lifeline now.

Polling shows most Canadians want to avoid cuts to military spending, even amid economic upheaval. Respondents largely back the Forces’ participation in global humanitarian and peacekeeping missions, but are divided on involvement in direct combat.

Data shows Canadians have an increasingly negative outlook on whether the standard of living will improve, and consider stimulus necessary to keep people and the economy afloat, but lack confidence in the country’s ability to address rising debt levels.

On both sides of the border, anxieties about the world beyond North America run deep – but on issues of human rights and business, Canadians and Americans have drifted apart, a long-term study suggests.

The pandemic is leading to increased polarization among Canadians on whether the environment or economy is paramount. Polling shows a third of us say now is the time to act on global warming, but just as many say recovery should be our focus.

With tensions rising between the United States and China, our ties with both countries are fraying and Canadians’ perceptions of the superpowers have worsened as our nation finds itself in a squeeze.

Three months into a health disaster unlike any they’ve ever seen, people are still struggling with their mental health and personal finances. But polls show they’re also reassessing their priorities, reflecting on past views – and even finding hope for the future.

Polling suggests most Canadians are fine with politicians taking a cautious approach to reopening the country. But the data also hint at lasting social and economic casualties as we grapple with significant human ones.

As the outbreak continues to spread, the pollster says anxiety about health and the economy is surging – and most people expect matters to get worse before they get better.

Canada’s first-past-the-post system can lead lawmakers to confuse parliamentary outcomes with popular support. In the inaugural edition of this series, the pollster says governments can stay grounded by remembering that most people voted against them.