Nik Nanos

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National Ballot: LPC 45, CPC 31, NDP 12 – Poilievre trails Carney by 29 points as preferred PM

National Ballot: LPC 45, CPC 31, NDP 12 – Poilievre trails Carney by 29 points as preferred PM

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...

National Ballot: LPC 45, CPC 31, NDP 12 – Poilievre trails Carney by 29 points as preferred PM

National Ballot: LPC 45, CPC 31, NDP 12 – Poilievre trails Carney by 29 points as preferred PM

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...

Forward-looking Expectations Sub-indice neutral which is its highest score in seven months

Forward-looking Expectations Sub-indice neutral which is its highest score in seven months

Nanos conducted an RDD dual frame (land- and cell-lines) telephone random survey of 1,090 respondents in Canada. This report is based on the four waves of tracking ending June 20th, 2025. The margin of error for a random survey of 1,090 Canadians is ±3.0 percentage points, 19 times out of 20. The research was commissioned by the Bloomberg and was conducted by Nanos Research.

Canadians Balk at Tariff Trade-Off with U.S. and China.

Canadians Balk at Tariff Trade-Off with U.S. and China.

The research gauged the opinions among Canadians on support for increasing tariffs on Chinese goods as a strategic trade-off to reduce U.S. tariffs on Canadian exports. Nanos conducted an RDD dual frame (land- and cell-lines) hybrid telephone and online random survey of 1,120 Canadians, 18 years of age or older, between June 1st and June 3rd, 2025, as part of...

Canada’s Energy Corridor: Strong Support Persists Despite Political and Environmental Hurdles.

Canada’s Energy Corridor: Strong Support Persists Despite Political and Environmental Hurdles.

Just under 3 in 4 Canadians would support (51%) or somewhat support (22%) building a national energy corridor including a pipeline to move Canadian oil and gas from Alberta to Eastern Canada even if there are environmental and Indigenous land claim concerns about the route. About one in four Canadians would somewhat oppose (12%) or oppose (12%) this. This is...

LPC 44, CPC 32, NDP 11 > Poilievre hits personal low on preferred PM tracking

LPC 44, CPC 32, NDP 11 > Poilievre hits personal low on preferred PM tracking

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, CPC 32, NDP 11 > Poilievre hits personal low on preferred PM tracking

LPC 44, CPC 32, NDP 11 > Poilievre hits personal low on preferred PM tracking

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...

Forward looking Expectations Sub-indice moves from negative to neutral for the first time in more than six months

Forward looking Expectations Sub-indice moves from negative to neutral for the first time in more than six months

Overall consumer confidence remains marginally positive with the Expectations Sub-indice trending from negative to neutral for the first time in more than six months. Beneath the surface, personal finances showed negative pressure over the past four weeks while the future view on the strength of the economy showed some strength.

Trade Standoff: Canadians Back Tariffs on U.S. Imports Despite Cost Concerns

Trade Standoff: Canadians Back Tariffs on U.S. Imports Despite Cost Concerns

Nanos conducted an RDD dual frame (land- and cell-lines) hybrid telephone and online random survey of 1,120 Canadians, 18 years of age or older, between June 1st and 3rd, 2025 as part of an omnibus survey. The margin of error for this survey is ±2.9 percentage points, 19 times out of 20.

Canadians Embrace ReArm Europe, Eyeing Strategic Alignment

Canadians Embrace ReArm Europe, Eyeing Strategic Alignment

Nanos conducted an RDD dual frame (land- and cell-lines) hybrid telephone and online random survey of 1,120 Canadians, 18 years of age or older, between June 1st and June 3rd, 2025 as part of an omnibus survey. The margin of error for this survey is ±2.9 percentage points, 19 times out of 20. The statistical tabulations including the unweighted and...

A Faint Glimmer of Optimism? Canadians’ Economic Pessimism Wanes Slightly.

A Faint Glimmer of Optimism? Canadians’ Economic Pessimism Wanes Slightly.

Nanos conducted an RDD dual frame land- and cell-lines hybrid telephone and online random survey of 1,120 Canadians, 18 years of age or older, between June 1st and 3rd, 2025 as part of an omnibus survey. The margin of error for this survey is ±2.9 percentage points, 19 times out of 20.

Conservatives plummet in support: LPC 43, CPC 33, NDP 12

Conservatives plummet in support: LPC 43, CPC 33, NDP 12

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 marginally positive on real estate and future strength of the economy positivity

Consumer confidence marginally positive on real estate and future strength of the economy positivity

Nanos conducted an RDD dual frame (land- and cell-lines) telephone random survey of 1,079 respondents in Canada. This report is based on the four waves of tracking ending June 6th, 2025. The margin of error for a random survey of 1,079 Canadians is ±3.0 percentage points, 19 times out of 20. The research was commissioned by the Bloomberg and was conducted by Nanos Research.

Canadians expect swift action from Carney government, majority expect result in 2025

Canadians expect swift action from Carney government, majority expect result in 2025

Asked when they expect to see concrete results on major initiatives from the new federal government, just under two in five Canadians (38%) report that they expect to see results before the end of the year. Seventeen percent each expect to see results this summer or do not expect to see concrete results at all. Another 12 percent expect to...

Canada Rejects U.S. Missile Shield, Backs Domestic Defense Investments

Canada Rejects U.S. Missile Shield, Backs Domestic Defense Investments

Nearly 2 in 3 Canadians report believing that Canada should not be part of the American Golden Dome missile shield and instead spend on the capability of Canadian Armed Forces. Under one in five (17%) report believing that Canada should pay the price to be part of the American Golden Dome and one in five (20%) are unsure. Respondents aged...

Liberals open up advantage over Conservatives: LPC 41.7, CPC 36.4, NDP 10.5 (Nanos)

Liberals open up advantage over Conservatives: LPC 41.7, CPC 36.4, NDP 10.5 (Nanos)

After being gripped in a statistical tie in the close of the campaign and the immediate post election period, the Liberals are starting to open up an advantage over the Conservatives as the Mark Carney governs as Prime Minister. The Liberals advantage is outside of the margin of error and is currently about five percentage points.

Consumer confidence in marginally positive territory largely on improved sentiment on value of real estate

Consumer confidence in marginally positive territory largely on improved sentiment on value of real estate

Nanos conducted an RDD dual frame (land- and cell-lines) telephone random survey of 1,079 respondents in Canada. This report is based on the four waves of tracking ending May 30th, 2025. The margin of error for a random survey of 1,079 Canadians is ±3.0 percentage points, 19 times out of 20. The research was commissioned by the Bloomberg and was conducted by Nanos Research.

Trump concern fading as worry about healthcare and housing on the rise – Liberals and Conservatives tied in ballot support

Trump concern fading as worry about healthcare and housing on the rise – Liberals and Conservatives tied in ballot support

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 continues to improve in wake of Canadian election

Consumer confidence continues to improve in wake of Canadian election

Nanos conducted an RDD dual frame (land- and cell-lines) telephone random survey of 1,081 respondents in Canada. This report is based on the four waves of tracking ending May 23rd, 2025. The margin of error for a random survey of 1,081 Canadians is ±3.0 percentage points, 19 times out of 20. The research was commissioned by the Bloomberg and was conducted by Nanos Research.

When travelling out of town for arts and culture experiences, culture-goers prefer new and unique experiences over traditional and known ones

When travelling out of town for arts and culture experiences, culture-goers prefer new and unique experiences over traditional and known ones

Close to a quarter of culture-goers (22%) say it is now much more or somewhat more important for them to attend art and cultural events and performances or visit museums and galleries that include or promote Canadian artists or content, compared to just over one in ten who say it is much less or somewhat less important (11%). Over fifty...

Canadian consumer confidence rebounds in wake of Carney victory

Canadian consumer confidence rebounds in wake of Carney victory

The BNCCI 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 1,000 respondents...

Liberals and Conservatives tied in popular support. Concern about jobs/the economy numerically surpasses concern about Trump/US for first time since February.

Liberals and Conservatives tied in popular support. Concern about jobs/the economy numerically surpasses concern about Trump/US for first time since February.

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...

Appetite to purchase US-made goods continues to drop – Four in five Canadians agree to some extent that Canada’s old relationship with the United States is over

Appetite to purchase US-made goods continues to drop – Four in five Canadians agree to some extent that Canada’s old relationship with the United States is over

The research gauged the opinions among Canadians on the impact of tariffs on purchase of US-made goods and the US-Canada relationship. Nanos conducted an RDD dual frame (land- and cell-lines) hybrid telephone and online random survey of 1,055 Canadians, 18 years of age or older, between May 5th and 8th, 2025 as part of an omnibus survey. The margin of...

Concern about Trump declines as front running parties gripped in a tie – LPC 42, CPC 41, NDP 8

Concern about Trump declines as front running parties gripped in a tie – LPC 42, CPC 41, NDP 8

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 rises with election of Carney government

Consumer confidence rises with election of Carney government

Nanos conducted an RDD dual frame (land- and cell-lines) telephone random survey of 1,259 respondents in Canada. This report is based on the four waves of tracking ending May 9th, 2025. The margin of error for a random survey of 1,259 Canadians is ±2.8 percentage points, 19 times out of 20. The research was commissioned by the Bloomberg and was conducted by Nanos Research.

Most Canadians anticipate at least some positive impact from Mark Carney on Canadian Unity

Most Canadians anticipate at least some positive impact from Mark Carney on Canadian Unity

The objective of the research was to gauge views of Canadians on newly-elected Prime Minister Mark Carney’s impact on unity among Canadians. Nanos conducted an RDD dual frame (land- and cell-lines) hybrid telephone and online random survey of 1,055 Canadians, 18 years of age or older, between May 5th and 8th, 2025 as part of an omnibus survey. The margin...

Trump continues to dominate issue mindshare – LPC 42, CPC 39, NDP 8

Trump continues to dominate issue mindshare – LPC 42, CPC 39, NDP 8

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...

After steady decline in consumer confidence, last week showed an uptick (Bloomberg/Nanos)

After steady decline in consumer confidence, last week showed an uptick (Bloomberg/Nanos)

Overall consumer confidence remains in negative territory with a score below 50 on the 100 point diffusion scale in the Bloomberg Nanos Canadian Confidence Index. Compared to four weeks ago three of the four indicators showed an improvement with the exception of positive perceptions of the future value of real estate which continued to register a decline. -Nik Nanos, Chief...

Over six in ten Albertans think being part of Canada is the best option for Alberta’s economy, rest prefer separation or joining the US

Over six in ten Albertans think being part of Canada is the best option for Alberta’s economy, rest prefer separation or joining the US

A majority of Albertans believe Alberta being part of Canada would be best for creating a strong economy in Alberta in the long run (64%). On the other hand, those who lean more toward separation (29%) for a strong Alberta economy prefer Alberta being an independent country (20%) over Alberta being part of the US (10%). Younger Albertans were less...

Consumer confidence hits low not seen since December 2022

Consumer confidence hits low not seen since December 2022

Nanos conducted an RDD dual frame (land- and cell-lines) telephone random survey of 1,290 respondents in Canada. This report is based on the four waves of tracking ending April 25th, 2025. The margin of error for a random survey of 1,290 Canadians is ±2.7 percentage points, 19 times out of 20. The research was commissioned by the Bloomberg and was conducted by Nanos Research.

ELXN CALL > LPC 42.6, CPC 39.9, NDP 7.8, BQ 6.4, GP 1.9, PPC 1.1

ELXN CALL > LPC 42.6, CPC 39.9, NDP 7.8, BQ 6.4, 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...

LPC 43.0, CPC 38.9, NDP 8.0, BQ 6.1, GP 2.8, PPC 1.1

LPC 43.0, CPC 38.9, NDP 8.0, BQ 6.1, GP 2.8, 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...

LPC 41.9, CPC 38.6, NDP 9.4, BQ 6.0, GP 2.9, PPC 1.3

LPC 41.9, CPC 38.6, NDP 9.4, BQ 6.0, GP 2.9, PPC 1.3

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...

LPC 42.7, CPC 38.4, NDP 8.3, BQ 5.9, GP 3.2, PPC 1.4

LPC 42.7, CPC 38.4, NDP 8.3, BQ 5.9, GP 3.2, PPC 1.4

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...

Canadians are now four times more likely to think Canada should increase its current trade relationship with China compared to 2023

Canadians are now four times more likely to think Canada should increase its current trade relationship with China compared to 2023

The CTV News-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...

Leadership and platform drive the vote for both Conservatives and Liberals, but with different emphasis.

Leadership and platform drive the vote for both Conservatives and Liberals, but with different emphasis.

The CTV News-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...

Second-generation and first-generation immigrants more likely to favour the Liberals than the Conservatives, dead heat among those with weak or no connection to immigration.

Second-generation and first-generation immigrants more likely to favour the Liberals than the Conservatives, dead heat among those with weak or no connection to immigration.

The CTV News-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...

Canadians are divided on financial commitments to foreign and humanitarian aid – Conservative voters most likely to want to see a decrease; Liberal voters more likely to favour status quo.

Canadians are divided on financial commitments to foreign and humanitarian aid – Conservative voters most likely to want to see a decrease; Liberal voters more likely to favour status quo.

The CTV News-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...

LPC 42.9, CPC 39.3, NDP 7.2, BQ 6.0, GP 3.0, PPC 1.4

LPC 42.9, CPC 39.3, NDP 7.2, BQ 6.0, GP 3.0, PPC 1.4

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...

For Poilievre - He should have been more careful about his dreams - they might come true

For Poilievre - He should have been more careful about his dreams - they might come true

When asked about the current environment - no one foresaw the Liberal turnaround. Back prior to end of the 2024, the Liberals were on the ropes. Just before Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau stepped down his party trailed the Pierre Poilievre Conservatives by 27 points in the Nanos tracking (CPC 47, LPC 20).

LPC 44.1, CPC 38.5, NDP 7.7, BQ 5.4, GP 3.4, PPC 0.9

LPC 44.1, CPC 38.5, NDP 7.7, BQ 5.4, GP 3.4, PPC 0.9

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...

LPC 42.6, CPC 37.1, NDP 10.4, BQ 5.9, GP 3.1, PPC 0.8

LPC 42.6, CPC 37.1, NDP 10.4, BQ 5.9, GP 3.1, PPC 0.8

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...

Consumer confidence continues to slide. Percentage who think economy will get weaker in next six months hits a five year high

Consumer confidence continues to slide. Percentage who think economy will get weaker in next six months hits a five year high

Nanos conducted an RDD dual frame (land- and cell-lines) telephone random survey of 1,253 respondents in Canada. This report is based on the four waves of tracking ending April 18th, 2025. The margin of error for a random survey of 1,253 Canadians is ±2.8 percentage points, 19 times out of 20. The research was commissioned by the Bloomberg and was conducted by Nanos Research.

LPC 43.7, CPC 36.3, NDP 10.7, BQ 5.6, GP 2.9, PPC 0.8

LPC 43.7, CPC 36.3, NDP 10.7, BQ 5.6, GP 2.9, PPC 0.8

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...

LPC 43.2, CPC 37.0, NDP 10.5, BQ 5.8, GP 2.7, PPC 0.8

LPC 43.2, CPC 37.0, NDP 10.5, BQ 5.8, GP 2.7, PPC 0.8

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...

LPC 45.4, CPC 37.1, NDP 8.3, BQ 5.6, GP 2.9, PPC 0.7

LPC 45.4, CPC 37.1, NDP 8.3, BQ 5.6, GP 2.9, PPC 0.7

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...

Carney, Poilievre a toss up as to who people trust to help young Canadians. Cost of living top issue for young voters, US trade war top issue for older Canadians

Carney, Poilievre a toss up as to who people trust to help young Canadians. Cost of living top issue for young voters, US trade war top issue for older Canadians

The CTV News-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...

LPC 43.5, CPC 38.8, NDP 8.7, BQ 5.6, GP 2.3, PPC 0.9

LPC 43.5, CPC 38.8, NDP 8.7, BQ 5.6, GP 2.3, PPC 0.9

The Liberals have a marginal five-point advantage over the Conservatives with a little over 10 days left in the campaign (LPC 44, CPC 39, NDP 9). The first night of tracking which occurred concurrently with the French leaders debate shows the race in Quebec currently stable. That said, debate impact many times has two phases. First on those that watched...

LPC 44.7, CPC 37.3, NDP 8.3, BQ 6.2, GP 2.2, PPC 1.1

LPC 44.7, CPC 37.3, NDP 8.3, BQ 6.2, GP 2.2, 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...

Feelings of optimism toward the federal government reach new seven year high while feelings of pessimism decline. People in Prairies most likely to remain angry but less so compared to the past.

Feelings of optimism toward the federal government reach new seven year high while feelings of pessimism decline. People in Prairies most likely to remain angry but less so compared to the past.

Nanos conducted a survey on Canadians views of the federal government. One in three Canadians say optimism (32%) is the feeling that best describes their view of the federal government, representing an increase of 25 percentage points since the last wave in January 2025 and reaching a numerical high since tracking began. One in five Canadians each say pessimism (22%)...

LPC 44.1, CPC 38.8, NDP 8.8, BQ 5.5, GP 1.3, PPC 1.5

LPC 44.1, CPC 38.8, NDP 8.8, BQ 5.5, GP 1.3, PPC 1.5

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 five Canadians think Western separatism is serious to one extent to another – Think this isn’t a time to talk about provinces separating from Canada

Three in five Canadians think Western separatism is serious to one extent to another – Think this isn’t a time to talk about provinces separating from Canada

The CTV News-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...

Six in ten Canadians believe we are moving in the right direction for response to the US tariffs

Six in ten Canadians believe we are moving in the right direction for response to the US tariffs

The CTV News-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...

How do we feel about Canada? 51% pretty good needs improvement, 33% great country, 16% broken

How do we feel about Canada? 51% pretty good needs improvement, 33% great country, 16% broken

The CTV News-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...

Consumer confidence trending down – View that economy will get weaker hits high not seen since the summer of 2020

Consumer confidence trending down – View that economy will get weaker hits high not seen since the summer of 2020

Canadian consumer confidence continues to trend downwards in an environment of uncertainty spurred by US President Trump. Of note, pessimism on the future strength of the economy hit a high not seen since the summer of 2020. Those who report their job is absolutely secure hit a low also not seen since the summer of 2020. -Nik Nanos, Chief Data...

LPC 44.3, CPC 38.6, NDP 8.5, BQ 5.2, GP 2.0, PPC 1.1

LPC 44.3, CPC 38.6, NDP 8.5, BQ 5.2, GP 2.0, PPC 1.1

What is striking about this election is the consolidation of votes around the two front running parties. Together, as of last night 83 percent of Canadians are voting either Liberal (44%) or Conservative (39%). As context, in the last election about 67 percent of Canadians voted for the Conservatives or the Liberals. The frontrunners are crushing the rest of the...

LPC 43.3, CPC 37.1, NDP 9.5, BQ 5.8, GP 2.8, PPC 1.1

LPC 43.3, CPC 37.1, NDP 9.5, BQ 5.8, GP 2.8, 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...

Canadians are four times more likely to be supportive than not of an East West pipeline

Canadians are four times more likely to be supportive than not of an East West pipeline

The CTV News-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...

Canadians more likely to oppose removing the carbon tax on large industrial emitters.

Canadians more likely to oppose removing the carbon tax on large industrial emitters.

The CTV News-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...

LPC 43.6, CPC 37.8, NDP 8.7, BQ 5.6, GP 2.4, PPC 1.7

LPC 43.6, CPC 37.8, NDP 8.7, BQ 5.6, GP 2.4, PPC 1.7

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...