On Jan. 3, 2013, Nanos Research released its results of the Nanos-IRPP Mood of Canada survey. The survey finds Canadians more uncertain about where they are headed – and more critical of the government. A significant and rising percentage of Canadians are uncertain about whether the country remains headed in the right direction, up from … Read more
While the Economic Mood Index has remained relatively unchanged in the last month, the Pocketbook Index decreased by 5.6 points to reach its lowest level since 2008. Of note, perceptions related to both job security and personal finances were down in Canada this November. Nanos said this suggests that future consumer driven economic recovery in … Read more
In a recent Nanos Research survey, Canadians were asked about their views on civil servants that work for the federal government in the public service and their role in the public policy process. Seven out of ten Canadians, 70.4 per cent, said they believe a collaborative working relationship between elected officials and civil servants creates … Read more
In a recent CBC Power and Politics/Nanos survey, one in five Canadians, 20.9 per cent, said China was the greatest threat to the security of Canada, followed by more than one in six, 17.9 per cent, who thought Iran was the greatest threat. Of note, nearly one in four ,22.9 per cent, were unsure about … Read more
In a recent Power and Politics/Nanos survey, Canadians had to pick which federal leader they trusted most on a series of issues. On negotiation of trade agreements, Stephen Harper was leading with 27.9 per cent compared to 18.4 per cent for his closest rival, Justin Trudeau. In terms of spending tax dollars wisely, it was … Read more
In the latest Nanos Research survey, Canadians were asked whether or not they would have difficulties in paying their bills if their next paycheque was delayed for a week. Over half of Canadians stated that it would be very difficult or somewhat difficult to pay their bills if their paycheques were delayed for a week. … Read more
Nanos Research said while Economic Mood Index has remained relatively unchanged in the last month, the Expectations Index experienced a small decline. Of note, the perception of real estate values declining has hit its lowest level since the second quarter of 2009. These are the key findings of the consumer confidence tracking study completed by … Read more
Between Oct. 4 and 11, Nanos Research conducted a random telephone survey of 1,000 Canadians 18 years and older. Respondents were asked: "For those parties you would consider voting for federally, could you please rank your top two current local preferences?" Support for the Conservatives remains steady at 33.3 per cent with the Liberals at … Read more
A recent poll by Nanos Research said only one of three Canadians, 33.3 per cent, said the Canadian economy was better off under the free trade agreement with the US and outright positive sentiment on the other proposed trade deals was soft. The results are from a national representative online survey of 1,000 Canadians aged … Read more
The latest tracking survey on the federal political scene suggests that the federal Conservatives and NDP continue to be in a tight race. Of note, however, the Conservative trend line over the past year indicates a slow erosion of support in wave after wave of research while the NDP continue to remain competitive. Between Sept. … Read more
