Polls
No “Trump Bump” for Liberals as they are now tied with NDP for second. Conservatives lead by 22.

No “Trump Bump” for Liberals as they are now tied with NDP for second. Conservatives lead by 22.

From November 14 to 19, 2024, Abacus Data conducted a national survey of 1,915 Canadian adults exploring several topics related to Canadian politics and current events as part of our regular national omnibus surveys. In this edition, we ask our usual trackers only but all of the interviews we done following the U.S. Presidential election and Donald Trump’s victory. It’s...

Nanos Federal Ballot > Conservatives 40, Liberals 25, NDP 20

Nanos Federal Ballot > Conservatives 40, Liberals 25, NDP 20

The Weekly Nanos Tracking is produced by the Nanos Research Corporation, headquartered in Canada, which operates in Canada and the...

Canadians twice as likely to report they are worse off financially rather than better off now compared to last year

Canadians twice as likely to report they are worse off financially rather than better off now compared to last year

Nanos conducted an RDD dual frame (land- and cell-lines) hybrid telephone and online random survey of 1,010 Canadians, 18 years...

Canadians twice as likely to prefer that the Liberal party have someone other than Justin Trudeau leading the party in the next election.

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...

Perceptions on future strength of the Canadian economy shows some weakening in wake of US election

Perceptions on future strength of the Canadian economy shows some weakening in wake of US election

Nanos conducted an RDD dual frame (land- and cell-lines) telephone random survey of 1,055 respondents in Canada. This report is...

Canadians think we can do more to improve one of our most important public institutions, education.

Canadians think we can do more to improve one of our most important public institutions, education.

For the last year we have been tracking Canadian public opinion on public education in Canada on behalf of The...

Housing and affordability are top issues for Niagara residents.

Housing and affordability are top issues for Niagara residents.

Nanos conducted an RDD dual frame (land- and cell-lines) random telephone survey of 700 residents of the Niagara region (n=14...



Majority of Canadians support spending tax dollars on off-roadways bike infrastructure; think building it on roads makes traffic worse

Majority of Canadians support spending tax dollars on off-roadways bike infrastructure; think building it on roads makes traffic worse

The objective of the research was to gauge the views of Canadians on transportation, including building bike infrastructure, the impact...

Nova Scotia PCs extend lead as campaign hits halfway mark

Nova Scotia PCs extend lead as campaign hits halfway mark

The results indicate that the Nova Scotia PC Party and Premier Tim Houston have increased their lead over the opposition...

Over three quarters of Canadians support or somewhat support the reduction in permanent resident targets

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 202...

Conservatives lead Liberals by 16 points – Liberals pull ahead of New Democrats

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...

Canadians are over five times more likely to say the country should accept fewer rather than more refugees and protected persons in 2025 than planned.

Canadians are over five times more likely to say the country should accept fewer rather than more refugees and protected persons in 2025 than planned.

Nanos conducted an RDD dual frame (land- and cell-lines) hybrid telephone and online random survey of 1,010 Canadians, 18 years...

A quarter of Canadians say none of the potential Liberal leader candidates appeal to them; Carney tops list after none of the above

A quarter of Canadians say none of the potential Liberal leader candidates appeal to them; Carney tops list after none of the above

The objective of the research was to gauge the views of Canadians on the political appeal of potential Liberal Party...

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.

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...

Consumer confidence remains steady and in positive territory. Pocketbook sub-indice on job security and personal finances hits a 19-month high

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...

Conservatives lead by 19 as other metrics hold steady.

Conservatives lead by 19 as other metrics hold steady.

From October 31 to November 5, 2024 Abacus Data conducted a national survey of 1,915 Canadian adults exploring several topics...



Ontario PC lead down to 16 as Ford Government approval drops

Ontario PC lead down to 16 as Ford Government approval drops

From October 31 to November 5, 2024, Abacus Data conducted a survey of 998 eligible voters in Ontario exploring several...

Federal Voting Intentions: November 2024

Federal Voting Intentions: November 2024

Pierre Poilievre’s Conservative Party is currently leading by 16 points, ahead of Justin Trudeau’s Liberal Party. If a federal election...

Are perceptions about population growth impacting political opinions? Polling from Nova Scotia.

Are perceptions about population growth impacting political opinions? Polling from Nova Scotia.

Last week, we released the initial results from our first poll in Nova Scotia as voters weigh their choices during...

86% of Canadians agree that access to employer-funded virtual care helps alleviate the pressure on the public healthcare system

86% of Canadians agree that access to employer-funded virtual care helps alleviate the pressure on the public healthcare system

As federal and provincial governments continue to look for new ways to address concerns Canadians have with the current healthcare...

Conservatives 40, Liberals 24, NDP 21

Conservatives 40, Liberals 24, NDP 21

The Weekly Nanos Tracking is produced by the Nanos Research Corporation, headquartered in Canada, which operates in Canada and the...

Ontario hits a new 30-month high in consumer confidence

Ontario hits a new 30-month high in consumer confidence

Nanos conducted an RDD dual frame (land- and cell-lines) telephone random survey of 1,039 respondents in Canada. This report is...

Awaiting the next President: Canadians prefer Trudeau to deal with Harris, Poilievre to work with Trump

    Awaiting the next President: Canadians prefer Trudeau to deal with Harris, Poilievre to work with Trump

    Canadians will join their American neighbours in watching results pour in tomorrow night for the U.S. election. Will Donald Trump...

    Nova Scotia PCs lead by 19: Why Tim Houston is well positioned to be re-elected.

    Nova Scotia PCs lead by 19: Why Tim Houston is well positioned to be re-elected.

    The results indicate that the Nova Scotia PC Party and Premier Tim Houston are in a strong position as the...

    Conservatives continue to have a double digit lead over Liberals > Jobs/the economy tops national issue of concern

    Conservatives continue to have a double digit lead over Liberals > Jobs/the economy tops national issue of concern

    Nanos tracks unprompted issues of concern every week. To access full weekly national and regional tracking visit the Nanos subscriber...



    Happy Trails, Trudeau? Loyal Liberal base wants PM to stay; potential Grit voters more ready to bid him adieu

    Happy Trails, Trudeau? Loyal Liberal base wants PM to stay; potential Grit voters more ready to bid him adieu

    It’s been a rocky start to the fall sitting period for the governing Liberals, which finds itself dealing with turmoil...

    Consumer confidence continues to trend upward. The forward-looking Expectations Sub-indice has hit a high not registered since April of 2022

    Consumer confidence continues to trend upward. The forward-looking Expectations Sub-indice has hit a high not registered since April of 2022

    After setting a new 30-month positive high last week, Canadian consumer confidence continues to trend in positive territory. Forward looking...

    Conservatives lead by 22 as surrounding impressions hold steady.

    Conservatives lead by 22 as surrounding impressions hold steady.

    From October 17 to 22, 2024 Abacus Data conducted a national survey of 1,500 Canadian adults exploring several topics related...

    Canadian Perceptions of U.S. Election

    Canadian Perceptions of U.S. Election

    Some of the key highlights of our survey about the Canadian Perceptions of U.S. Election include…​​ Seven out of ten...

    National Survey: How Do Canadians Really Feel About the CBC?

      National Survey: How Do Canadians Really Feel About the CBC?

      The future of CBC/Radio Canada has become a fixture of political debate, but to what extent does the partisan discourse...

      Who wants a federal election? Nearly all CPC supporters want to see the writs; everyone else, not so much

        Who wants a federal election? Nearly all CPC supporters want to see the writs; everyone else, not so much

        With Ottawa’s parliamentary precinct plunged into the latest round of minority government brinksmanship, political watchers can scarce draw breath without...

        Majority of Canadians think short-term rentals have negative impacts and support limiting commercial short-term rentals

        Majority of Canadians think short-term rentals have negative impacts and support limiting commercial short-term rentals

        A majority of Canadians think short-term rental properties have a negative or somewhat negative impact on housing availability (23% somewhat...

        Conservatives 38, Liberals 25, NDP 20

        Conservatives 38, Liberals 25, NDP 20

        The Weekly Nanos Tracking is produced by the Nanos Research Corporation, headquartered in Canada, which operates in Canada and the...

        What do Canadian voters want most? A tilt towards centre right, a lower cost of living and better health care.

        What do Canadian voters want most? A tilt towards centre right, a lower cost of living and better health care.

        In our most recent survey, conducted between October 8-12th, among 2000 adult Canadians, we explored what kind of government Canadians...

        57% of Canadians living in a Liberal held riding want their MP to call on Justin Trudeau to resign and not run again.

        57% of Canadians living in a Liberal held riding want their MP to call on Justin Trudeau to resign and not run again.

        From October 17 to 22, 2024, Abacus Data conducted a national survey of 1,500 Canadian adults exploring several topics related...

        Not close enough for comfort: Inflation drops, but most continue to struggle with grocery, rental costs

          Not close enough for comfort: Inflation drops, but most continue to struggle with grocery, rental costs

          As Canadians absorb the implications of another change in the inflation rate – down to 1.6 per cent – many...

          Consumer confidence hits 30 month high

          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...

          Close Race in BC as Election Day Arrives

          Close Race in BC as Election Day Arrives

          A new spark*insights online poll of 400 British Columbians conducted in partnership with iPolitics finds a tight race in the...

          1 in 2 Canadians Say Immigration Is Harming the Nation, Up 10 Points Since Last Year. What’s Changed?

          1 in 2 Canadians Say Immigration Is Harming the Nation, Up 10 Points Since Last Year. What’s Changed?

          From October 3 to 9, 2024, Abacus Data conducted a national survey of 1,915 Canadian adults (18+) to gauge their...

          Canadians more likely to prefer having the next federal election in 2025 and oppose forcing an election immediately

          Canadians more likely to prefer having the next federal election in 2025 and oppose forcing an election immediately

          The research gauged the opinions among Canadians on the timing of the next federal election in Canada. Participants were asked...

          Conservatives 39, Liberals 23, NDP 21

          Conservatives 39, Liberals 23, NDP 21

          The Weekly Nanos Tracking is produced by the Nanos Research Corporation, headquartered in Canada, which operates in Canada and the...

          NDP Steady, Conservatives Fall Behind in British Columbia

          NDP Steady, Conservatives Fall Behind in British Columbia

          Housing, homelessness and poverty is still identified as the most important issue facing the province. Vancouver, BC [October 15, 2024]...

          Canadians say costs to evacuate Canadian citizens from Lebanon should be paid by the individuals themselves or shared with the government

          Canadians say costs to evacuate Canadian citizens from Lebanon should be paid by the individuals themselves or shared with the government

          Canadians are split on their preference for assigning the financial responsibility of evacuating Canadian citizens currently in Lebanon between the...