🇨🇦 NANOS: Balancing the Books and the Ballot Box
Canada’s public mood this week reflected a mix of economic, political and policy considerations. Trade relations with the United States remained a prominent issue, with perceptions of Prime Minister Mark Carney’s handling of the file improving while broader confidence measures showed continued sensitivity to uncertainty surrounding Canada-U.S. relations.
Economic pressures also remained evident. Many younger Canadians reported feeling the effects of rising living costs, highlighting affordability as an ongoing concern. At the same time, findings pointed to continued public reservations about pay-for-priority health care, with opposition remaining stronger than support.
In Quebec, the Parti Québécois held a narrow lead in voting intentions, suggesting a competitive political environment as the provincial campaign continues. Nationally, concern related to Donald Trump and the United States continued to register as a notable public issue, reinforcing the influence of external developments on Canadian political discussions.
Beyond politics and economics, Canadians expressed increasing support for requiring streaming services to contribute to Canadian content production. Research on entrepreneurship also suggested that many young Canadians are interested in starting businesses, although access to financial resources remains a significant challenge.
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REPORTS RELEASED THIS WEEK
Carney’s positive score handling US trade issues ramps up. September 18th, 2026, Bloomberg News/Nanos – Report
Two in three younger Canadians feel the squeeze from rising living costs. September 18th, 2026, Nanos – Report
Public discomfort with pay-for-priority health care continues to outweigh support. September 17th, 2026, CTV News/Nanos – Report
Noovo/Crave/Nanos Québec Election Survey: PQ 27.9%, Liberals 23.7%, CAQ 21.6%, Conservatives 16.4% and Québec solidaire 8.7%. September 16th, 2026, Noovo/Crave/Nanos – English Report, French Report
Family Connection Fuels Entrepreneurship Among Young Canadians but Money Remains the Biggest Obstacle. September 16th, 2026, Shift Canada/Nanos – Report
The American shadow: Concern about Trump/US on upward trajectory – LPC (48.3), CPC (30.9), NDP (10.9). September 15th, 2026, Nanos – Report
A growing appetite for making streamers fund Canadian content. September 14th, 2026, Bloomberg/Nanos – Report
Confidence eases amid uncertainty over Canada-U.S. trade. September 14th, 2026, Bloomberg/Nanos – Report
Unpacking views on cyber insurance. September 14th, 2026, Aviva/Nanos – Report
