Overall positivity continues under Carney – Residents of the Prairies are twice as likely to describe themselves as feeling anger towards the federal government compared to residents of Quebec.

Just over one in three Canadians report that optimism (34%) is the feeling that best describes their view with the federal government in Ottawa. Just under one in five say the feelings of pessimism (19%) and satisfaction (18%) best represent their feelings towards the federal government. Residents of British Columbia (44%) and Atlantic Canada (39%) are most likely to report feeling optimistic with the federal government, residents of Quebec (16%) are twice as likely to say they feel disinterest towards the federal government than the Canadian average (7%).

Nanos conducted an RDD dual frame (land- and cell-lines) hybrid telephone and online random survey of 1,077 Canadians, 18 years of age or older, between December 27th and 29th, 2025, as part of an omnibus survey. Participants were randomly recruited by telephone using live agents and administered a survey online. The sample included both land- and cell-lines across Canada. The results were statistically checked and weighted by age and gender using the latest Census information and the sample is geographically stratified to be representative of Canada. Individuals randomly called using random digit dialing with a maximum of five call backs.

The margin of error for this survey is ±3.0 percentage points, 19 times out of 20.

This study was commissioned and conducted by Nanos Research.

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