Nik Nanos
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Liberals 44, Conservatives 32, NDP 12 –Poilievre trails Carney on preferred PM tracking by 27 points
The Weekly Nanos Tracking is produced by the Nanos Research Corporation, headquartered in Canada, which operates in Canada and the United States. The data is based on random interviews with 1,000 Canadian consumers (recruited by RDD land- and cell-line sample), using a four-week rolling average of 250 respondents each week, 18 years of age and over. The random sample of...
LPC 44.8, CPC 37.8, NDP 8.8, BQ 5.5, GP 1.9, PPC 1.1
The CTV-Globe and Mail/Nanos nightly federal election tracking conducted by Nanos Research surveys 1,200 Canadians aged 18 years and over three days (400 interviews each day). Respondents are all randomly recruited through a dual-frame (cell- and land-line) RDD sample using live agents. Three quarters of the sample are administered the questionnaire by telephone and one quarter is administered the same...
Three in four Canadians want to increase defense spending to at least two per cent
Close to seven in ten Canadians prefer increasing defense spending to reach the current two per cent NATO ally target (69%) of the GDP, followed by those who want to maintain our current level of spending at 1.4% (13%) and those who prefer to increase spending to a potential new five per cent (nine per cent). Four per cent prefer...
Ontario Nightly Tracking: PCs 45.7, Liberals 31.9, NDP 16.5, Greens 3.8
The CTV News/Nanos nightly provincial election tracking conducted by Nanos Research surveys 900 Ontarians aged 18 years and over three days (300 interviews each day). Respondents are all randomly recruited through a dual-frame (cell- and land-line) RDD sample using live agents. One half of the sample is administered the questionnaire by telephone and one half are administered the same questionnaire...
Ontario Nightly Tracking: PCs 46.4, Liberals 27.0, NDP 17.9, Greens 6.7
The CTV News/Nanos nightly provincial election tracking conducted by Nanos Research surveys 900 Ontarians aged 18 years and over three days (300 interviews each day). Respondents are all randomly recruited through a dual-frame (cell- and land-line) RDD sample using live agents. One half of the sample is administered the questionnaire by telephone and one half are administered the same questionnaire...
Forward looking expectations slide in wake of Trump steel and aluminum tariff threat
Nanos conducted an RDD dual frame (land- and cell-lines) telephone random survey of 1,018 respondents in Canada. This report is based on the four waves of tracking ending February 14th, 2025. The margin of error for a random survey of 1,018 Canadians is ±3.1 percentage points, 19 times out of 20. The research was commissioned by the Bloomberg and was conducted by Nanos Research.
One in 20 Canadians say they are spending more this holiday season
Canadians are nine times more likely to say they will spend less this holiday season (48%) rather than more (five per cent) compared to last year, which has declined from December 2023 (54%) but remains higher than 2022 (43%). Over two in five Canadians say they will spend about the same (45%). There has been a decline in the proportion...
Canadians twice as likely to prefer that the Liberal party have someone other than Justin Trudeau leading the party in the next election.
Nanos conducted an RDD dual frame (land- and cell-lines) hybrid telephone and online random survey of 1,010 Canadians, 18 years of age or older, between November 4th and November 6th, 2024 as part of an omnibus survey. The margin of error for this survey is ±3.1 percentage points, 19 times out of 20. The research was commissioned by the Globe...
Over three quarters of Canadians support or somewhat support the reduction in permanent resident targets
The research gauged the opinions of Canadians on the federal government recent reduced target of new permanent residents for 2025 and 2026, and its impact on their impression of the Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. Nanos conducted an RDD dual frame (land- and cell-lines) hybrid telephone and online random survey of 1,010 Canadians, 18 years of age or older, between November...
Conservatives lead Liberals by 16 points – Liberals pull ahead of New Democrats
The Weekly Nanos Tracking is produced by the Nanos Research Corporation, headquartered in Canada, which operates in Canada and the United States. The data is based on random interviews with 1,000 Canadian consumers (recruited by RDD land- and cell-line sample), using a four-week rolling average of 250 respondents each week, 18 years of age and over. The random sample of...
Arts and cultural organizations continue to have about one tenth of the share of charitable giving among culture-goers – Expected donations for 2024 are about 12 per cent higher than in 2022.
Nanos conducted an RDD dual frame (land and cell-lines) hybrid telephone and online random survey of 1010 Canadians, 18 years of age or older, between November 4th to 6th, 2024 as part of an omnibus survey. The margin of error for a random survey of 1010 Canadians is ±3.1 percentage points, 19 times out of 20.
Consumer confidence remains steady and in positive territory. Pocketbook sub-indice on job security and personal finances hits a 19-month high
Nanos conducted an RDD dual frame (land- and cell-lines) telephone random survey of 1,023 respondents in Canada. This report is based on the four waves of tracking ending November 8th, 2024. The margin of error for a random survey of 1,023 Canadians is ±3.1 percentage points, 19 times out of 20. The research was commissioned by the Bloomberg and was conducted by Nanos Research.
Consumer confidence hits 30 month high
Canadian consumer confidence has hit a new 30 month high. Sentiment is tracking upward on both the future-looking Expectations Sub-indice and the Pocketbook Sub-indice. Assuming past predictive performance continues, this suggest positive GDP movement in the first quarter of 2025. -Nik Nanos, Chief Data Scientist Nanos conducted an RDD dual frame (land- and cell-lines) telephone random survey of 1,010 respondents...
Most Canadians support or somewhat support extending Old Age Security benefits increase to seniors 65 to 74
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) hybrid telephone and online random...
Positive views on the future strength of the economy up a significant six points in four weeks (Bloomberg/Nanos)
Nanos conducted an RDD dual frame (land- and cell-lines) telephone random survey of 1,046 respondents in Canada. This report is based on the four waves of tracking ending September 27th, 2024. The margin of error for a random survey of 1,046 Canadians is ±3.0 percentage points, 19 times out of 20. The research was commissioned by the Bloomberg and was conducted by Nanos Research.
Consumer confidence hits 29 month high on easing of interest rates
Canadian consumer confidence hit a 29-month high – largely on more positive views on the future strength of the Canadian economy. Sentiment is in the context of a broader environment of interest rates easing.
Conservatives 42, Liberals 25, NDP 22
The Weekly Nanos Tracking is produced by the Nanos Research Corporation, headquartered in Canada, which operates in Canada and the United States. The data is based on random interviews with 1,000 Canadian consumers (recruited by RDD land- and cell-line sample), using a four-week rolling average of 250 respondents each week, 18 years of age and over. The random sample of...
People over four times more likely to think the value of real estate will increase rather than decrease
Nanos conducted an RDD dual frame (land- and cell-lines) telephone random survey of 1,093 respondents in Canada. This report is based on the four waves of tracking ending September 13th, 2024. The margin of error for a random survey of 1,093 Canadians is ±3.0 percentage points, 19 times out of 20. The research was commissioned by the Bloomberg and was conducted by Nanos Research.
Poilievre and Trudeau tied in perception of who can best manage Canada-US relationship
One in three Canadians believe that either Pierre Poilievre (33%) or Justin Trudeau (31%) would be the best choice for a federal party leader in terms of having a positive relationship between Canada and the United States, while 13 per cent each say none of them or they are unsure. Nanos conducted an RDD dual frame (land- and cell-lines) hybrid...
Conservatives 41, Liberals 26, NDP 16 (Nanos)
The Weekly Nanos Tracking is produced by the Nanos Research Corporation, headquartered in Canada, which operates in Canada and the United States. The data is based on random interviews with 1,000 Canadian consumers (recruited by RDD land- and cell-line sample), using a four-week rolling average of 250 respondents each week, 18 years of age and over. The random sample of...
Consumer confidence positively steady
Nanos conducted an RDD dual frame (land- and cell-lines) telephone random survey of 1,032 respondents in Canada. This report is based on the four waves of tracking ending July 26th, 2024. The margin of error for a random survey of 1,032 Canadians is ±3.0 percentage points, 19 times out of 20. The research was commissioned by the Bloomberg and was...
Conservatives lead Liberals by 17 points
The Weekly Nanos Tracking is produced by the Nanos Research Corporation, headquartered in Canada, which operates in Canada and the United States. The data is based on random interviews with 1,000 Canadian consumers (recruited by RDD land- and cell-line sample), using a four-week rolling average of 250 respondents each week, 18 years of age and over. The random sample of...
Conservatives lead by 15 points – Concern about housing on the upswing
The Weekly Nanos Tracking is produced by the Nanos Research Corporation, headquartered in Canada, which operates in Canada and the United States. The data is based on random interviews with 1,000 Canadian consumers (recruited by RDD land- and cell-line sample), using a four-week rolling average of 250 respondents each week, 18 years of age and over. The random sample of...
Consumer confidence lower than four weeks ago and remains in marginally positive territory
Canadian consumer confidence continues to trend in marginally positive territory. Of note there has been some downward pressure on perceptions related to the future value of real estate and the future strength of the Canadian economy in terms of the numeric values. -Nik Nanos, Chief Data Scientist Nanos conducted an RDD dual frame (land- and cell-lines) telephone random survey of...
Nearly seven in ten Canadians want the public release of names of MPs accused of foreign interference and for them to publicly explain their actions – Majority want MPs found guilty of foreign interference criminally charged and jailed
Canadians are over twice as likely to prefer that the names of MPs who have been found to be “semi-witting or witting” participants in supporting foreign states interfering in Canadian political life be publicly released (68%) and they should have to publicly explain their actions, over them having the opportunity to privately defend themselves before the committee on foreign interference...
People in Ontario and Quebec more sensitive to potential theft when purchasing a vehicle compared to people from other regions
Nanos research was retained by CTV News to conduct research among Canadians to gauge the level of importance in knowing vehicles that are prone to theft when deciding on which vehicle to purchase. Nanos conducted an RDD dual frame (land- and cell-lines) hybrid telephone and online random survey of 1018 Canadians, 18 years of age or older, between June 28th...
State of the Region – Towns of Oakville, Milton and Halton Hills, and the City of Burlington
Residents of the regions gave the top rating to their community as a place to raise a family (Oakville mean of 8.3 out of 10, Burlington mean of 8.5, Halton Hills mean of 8.2, Milton mean of 7.5), and also gave high ratings to their region’s overall quality of life and as a safe place to live. All regions receive...
Conservatives have 14-point advantage over Liberals
The Weekly Nanos Tracking is produced by the Nanos Research Corporation, headquartered in Canada, which operates in Canada and the United States. The data is based on random interviews with 1,000 Canadian consumers (recruited by RDD land- and cell-line sample), using a four-week rolling average of 250 respondents each week, 18 years of age and over. The random sample of...
Conservatives have 14-point advantage over Liberals – Inflation top unprompted national issue of concern
The Weekly Nanos Tracking is produced by the Nanos Research Corporation, headquartered in Canada, which operates in Canada and the United States. The data is based on random interviews with 1,000 Canadian consumers (recruited by RDD land- and cell-line sample), using a four-week rolling average of 250 respondents each week, 18 years of age and over. The random sample of...
Capitalgains tax changes will influence the vote of four in ten Canadians in the next federal election
The research gauged the opinions among Canadians on the importance of changes to the capital gain tax influencing their vote in the next federal election. Nanos conducted an RDD dual frame (land- and cell-lines) hybrid telephone and online random survey of 1043 Canadians, 18 years of age or older, between May 31st and June 2nd, 2024 as part of an...
Conservatives lead Liberals by 12 points – Inflation and jobs/the economy top concerns
The Weekly Nanos Tracking is produced by the Nanos Research Corporation, headquartered in Canada, which operates in Canada and the United States. The data is based on random interviews with 1,000 Canadian consumers (recruited by RDD land- and cell-line sample), using a four-week rolling average of 250 respondents each week, 18 years of age and over. The random sample of...
Consumer confidence hits a two year high
The increase in consumer confidence, which has now hit a two year high, has been largely driven by positive forward looking expectations on the value of real estate and the view the economy will get stronger in the next six months. -Nik Nanos, Chief Data Scientist Nanos conducted an RDD dual frame (land- and cell-lines) telephone random survey of 1,10...
Three in four Canadians support or somewhat support the requirement for federal public servants to work in person a minimum of three days a week
The research gauged Canadians’ opinions on work arrangements and the level of support for a mandated minimum of three days in office for the federal public service. Nanos conducted an RDD dual frame (land- and cell-lines) hybrid telephone and online random survey of 1,043 Canadians, 18 years of age or older, between May 31st and June 2nd, 2024 as part...
Majority of Canadians say there isn’t enough support for those unable to access or afford enough food; one in five say either they or someone they know has used a food bank in the last year.
The research gauge the views of Canadians on their use of a food bank in the past year and the amount of support and action taken to help those who are unable to access or afford enough nutritious food. Nanos conducted an RDD dual frame (land- and cell-lines) hybrid telephone and online random survey of 1043 Canadians, 18 years of...
Most Canadians are open or somewhat open to installing renewable energy generating devices in their home (Schneider Electric/Nanos)
Over eight in ten Canadians say they are open (58%) or somewhat open (27%) to installing renewable energy generating devices on or in their home. Residents of Atlantic Canada are more likely to be open or somewhat open (96%) than residents of the prairies (74%). Nanos conducted an RDD dual frame (land-and cell-lines) hybrid telephone and online random survey of...
Tracking mental health and alcohol consumption post pandemic
The proportion of Canadians who report that their mental health is better (eight per cent) or somewhat better (11%) now compared to before the pandemic has remained steady since last year, while the proportion who say it is about the same (51%) has slightly increased (44% in 2023). Younger Canadians (18 to 34) are significantly more likely to say their...
Conservatives lead Liberals by 15 points As Inflation top national issue of concern
The Weekly Nanos Tracking is produced by the Nanos Research Corporation, headquartered in Canada, which operates in Canada and the United States. The data is based on random interviews with 1,000 Canadian consumers (recruited by RDD land- and cell-line sample), using a four-week rolling average of 250 respondents each week, 18 years of age and over. The random sample of...
Canadians who work for large businesses have pride in both their work and place of employment – They are six times more likely to have a negative view versus a positive view of politicians who criticize their employer.
A strong majority of Canadians who report working for large businesses* say they are proud of the work they do at their current place of employment (81% give a score of 7-10 out of 10; mean of 7.8). Pride in their place of employment is also high with two thirds who report being proud of the company they work for...
Consumer confidence continue to track in marginally positive territory
Consumer confidence remains in marginally positive territory with views on the future as measured in in the Expectations Sub-indice scoring higher than the Pocketbook Sub-indice which relates to one’s personal financial situation. Nanos conducted an RDD dual frame (land- and cell-lines) telephone random survey of 1,105 respondents in Canada. This report is based on the four waves of tracking ending...
Conservatives have the lead over the NDP and the Liberals on the appeal of their policy platform.
Overall, Canadians are more likely to say the Conservative Party has the most appealing policy platform to them than the other federal parties. Canadians 55 years and older are more likely to say the Liberal platform is most appealing (28%) than those 18 to 34 (15%). Nanos conducted an RDD dual frame (land- and cell-lines) hybrid telephone and online random...
Content and products offered are most important part of relationship culture-goers have with arts and culture organizations – personal or cultural connection is most likely to influence attendance
Asked to rank the most important parts of the relationship they might have with an arts or cultural organization, culture-goers most frequently rank first the content/products they offer (32%). This was followed by them being essential to their life and/or community (15%) and consistent quality of offerings (14%). Just under one in ten rank the alignment of social values and...
Consumer confidence remains marginally positive
Nanos conducted an RDD dual frame (land- and cell-lines) telephone random survey of 1,152 respondents in Canada. This report is based on the four waves of tracking ending May 17th, 2024. The margin of error for a random survey of 1,152 Canadians is ±3.0 percentage points, 19 times out of 20. The research was commissioned by the Bloomberg and was conducted by Nanos Research.
Both Justin Trudeau and Pierre Poilievre score poorly in terms of credibility.
Both Justin Trudeau and Pierre Poilievre score poorly in terms of credibility with mean scores of 3.7 and 3.9 out of ten, respectively. About half of Canadians say they believe both Justin Trudeau and Pierre Poilievre have low credibility (51% and 49% score 0 to 3 out of 10, respectively). Nanos conducted an RDD dual frame (land- and cell-lines) hybrid...
Conservatives ahead of Liberals by 20 points – Poilievre hits new high as preferred PM
The Conservatives, federally, continue to enjoy a comfortable advantage of 20 percentage points over the Liberals. In the post federal budget period, Conservative leader Poilievre hits a new high.
Conservatives ahead of Liberals by 20 points – Poilievre hits new high as preferred Prime Minister (Nanos)
The Conservatives, federally, continue to enjoy a comfortable advantage of 20 percentage points over the Liberals. In the post federal budget period, Conservative leader Poilievre hits a new high.
Views on personal finances and future strength of the economy continue to decline
Canadian consumer confidence continues to decline shifting from being positive towards a neutral state of sentiment. Downward pressure has been largely driven by an erosion of positive sentiment on personal finances and a more tepid view on the future strength of the Canadian economy. -Nik Nanos, Chief Data Scientist Nanos conducted an RDD dual frame (land- and cell-lines) telephone random...
Federal Conservatives lead Liberals by 18 points > Support for NDP on the decline
Conservative continue to enjoy a comfortable lead over the Liberals. Of note, in the past number of weeks support for the NDP has been on the decline and is at low not seen in over three years. Concern about the debt/deficit has hit a four year high.
Majority of Canadians continue to lack confidence that housing will become more affordable in five years.
Similarly to the previous wave of research, the majority of Canadians are not confident or somewhat not confident that housing in Canada will be more affordable in five years than it is today. Residents of Quebec and British Columbia are more likely to be not confident or somewhat not confident than residents of Atlantic Canada and the Prairies.
Positivity on personal finance Canadians report breaks record – hits new 16 year low
In the most recent wave of Bloomberg Nanos confidence tracking, which Nanos has been monitoring since 2008, only 10 percent of Canadians report their finances are better compared to a year ago – the lowest reported score on record. -Nik Nanos, Chief Data Scientist Nanos conducted an RDD dual frame (land- and cell-lines) telephone random survey of 1,082 respondents in...
Canadians are almost four times more likely to oppose rather than support a total ban on the use of gas-powered vehicles as of 2035
Canadians are nearly four times more likely to oppose (50%) rather than support (13%) a total ban on the use of gasoline-powered cars and SUVs as of 2035. Nanos conducted an RDD dual frame (land- and cell-lines) hybrid telephone and online random survey of 1086 Canadians, 18 years of age or older, between April 28th to May 1st, 2024 as...
Majority support or somewhat support building natural gas and hydrogen export facilities
A majority of Canadians support (29%) or somewhat support (36%) building Canada’s first natural gas export facilities or building new export facilities so Canada can export low carbon hydrogen to other countries (28% support; 41% somewhat support). Nanos conducted an online non-probability representative survey of 1,237 Canadians, 18 years of age or older, between April 16th and 18th, 2024. The...
Majority of Canadians strongly agree or agree that ocean health is important to them
Nearly nine in ten Canadians strongly agree (44%) or agree (45%) that ocean health is important for them. More than eight in ten Canadians strongly agree (43%) or agree (39%) that action is needed to support ocean health, with women more likely to say so (49% strongly agree; 38% agree) than men (36% strongly agree; 41% agree). Nanos conducted an...
Jobs/the economy top issue, deficit concern on rise in post budget period - Conservatives lead Liberals by 20 points
The Weekly Nanos Tracking is produced by the Nanos Research Corporation, headquartered in Canada, which operates in Canada and the United States. The data is based on random interviews with 1,000 Canadian consumers (recruited by RDD land- and cell-line sample), using a four-week rolling average of 250 respondents each week, 18 years of age and over. The random sample of...
Perceptions that real estate will increase in value hits 100 week high
Nanos conducted an RDD dual frame (land- and cell-lines) telephone random survey of 1,105 respondents in Canada. This report is based on the four waves of tracking ending April 26th, 2024. The margin of error for a random survey of 1,105 Canadians is ±3.0 percentage points, 19 times out of 20. The research was commissioned by the Bloomberg and was conducted by Nanos Research.
Over two in five Canadians have either been a victim of vehicle theft or know someone who has
Nanos was retained by the Globe and Mail to conduct research among Canadians to gauge their views on important issues for the federal government to focus on and their experience with vehicle theft. Nanos conducted an RDD dual frame (land- and cell-lines) hybrid telephone and online random survey of 1,071 Canadians, 18 years of age or older, between February 28th...
Majority of Canadians still prefer increasing our defence spending to reach the 2% NATO ally target
Similar to previous waves, nearly two in three Canadians prefer increasing spending to reach the 2% NATO ally target. Older Canadians aged 55 plus are more likely to prefer increasing spending to reach the 2% NATO ally target (74%) than younger Canadians aged 35 to 54 (58%) and 18 to 34 (52%). Men are also more likely to say this...
No lift for federal Liberals coming out of budget – Conservatives ahead by 19 points
In the wake of the federal Liberal budget and an increase in concern about the economy/jobs, the Conservatives have a 19 point lead over the Liberals with no post-Budget lift for Trudeau.
Young Canadians hit a 14 month low in consumer confidence
Canadian consumer confidence has begun to decline. Of note confidence among Canadians that are under 30 years of age has hit a 14 month low.