Feelings of optimism toward the federal government are declining, though they remain higher than they were prior to July 2025. (Nanos)

One in three Canadians say optimism (33%) is the feeling that best describes their view of the federal government, which represents a 10-point decrease compared to the previous wave (43% in July 2025). About one in five Canadians each say pessimism (22%) and satisfaction (18%) best describe their views toward the federal government, and over one in ten (15%) describe their feelings as anger. Canadians aged over 55 are more likely to feel optimistic (41%) than those aged 18 to 34 (26%) and 35 to ...