Nik Nanos
Nik Nanos is a prominent Canadian pollster and the founder of Nanos Research, a leading market research and polling firm in Canada. He is known for his expertise in public opinion analysis and has played a significant role in shaping political discourse through his innovative methodologies and insightful analysis. Nanos is frequently sought after by media outlets for his opinions on various political and social issues, particularly during election cycles. His recent polling findings have underscored public sentiment regarding leadership candidates and their capabilities in handling crucial economic relationships, such as those between Canada and the United States.
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Nik Nanos conducted a survey that revealed deteriorating Canadian opinions of the United States.
Canada’s great American breakup: Most now see U.S. as a risk, not an ally, poll finds
Canada· 2026-02-23
Nik Nanos is a pollster who commented on the political situation regarding a potential snap election.
Carney, Ford discussed idea of an early federal election to secure majority, sources sayCanada· 2026-02-09
Nik Nanos commented on the support for a new pipeline from Alberta to British Columbia.
More than half of Canadians support new pipeline from Alberta to B.C., Nanos poll findsCanada· 2025-12-07
Nik Nanos is a pollster who commented that an election would likely benefit the Liberals.
Liberals head into final confidence vote on federal budget expecting a narrow winCanada· 2025-11-17
Nik Nanos is the chief data scientist at Nanos Research and the official pollster for The Globe and Mail and CTV News.
Data Dive with Nik Nanos: Mark Carney wants to jumpstart Canada’s energy sectorCanada· 2025-11-09
Nanos Research pollster Nik Nanos in an interview said that the Liberals don’t have carte blanche to spend.
NDP says abstention is an option on budget voteCanada· 2025-11-03
Pollster Nik Nanos noted that the survey results show noticeable support for the recognition of a Palestinian state.
Majority of Canadians support recognizing Palestinian state, poll findsCanada· 2025-10-06
Nik Nanos is a pollster whose research suggested that a majority of Canadians support dialing back immigration targets.
B.C. Premier Eby pushed for changes to TFW program in Carney meetingCanada· 2025-09-19
Nik Nanos is a pollster who provided insights on Canadians' priorities.
Canadians want MPs to focus on cost of living, trade negotiations with U.S. in fall sitting, poll showsCanada· 2025-09-14Pollster Nik Nanos said the number of Canadians lacking confidence is noteworthy.
Carney gets passing grade on dealing with Trump, poll showsCanada· 2025-09-13
Nik Nanos is the chief data scientist and founder of Nanos Research.
Most Canadians favour scaling back immigration and temporary resident numbers, poll showsCanada· 2025-09-10
Pollster Nik Nanos said the government as well as the official opposition Conservatives need to be cautious in the stands they take on handling the issue of financing expanded military programs.
Canadians prefer more debt over higher taxes to finance increased military spending, poll findsCanada· 2025-07-15Nik Nanos, founder and chief data scientist at Nanos Research, said in an e-mail to the Globe that the findings speak to a reality that, currently, the west is ground zero for wildfires.
Wildfire concern differs widely across Canada, poll showsCanada· 2025-07-14
Pollster Nik Nanos said negative feelings remain among a majority of Canadians, but as the intensity has abated other feelings such as disinterest and optimism have increased.
Pessimism, anger still dominate Canadian attitudes toward Americans, poll showsCanada· 2025-07-12
Nik Nanos, chief data scientist for Nanos Research, said events may have cooled interest in the trade-off idea.
Almost half of Canadians oppose hiking tariffs on Chinese goods to secure U.S. relief, poll findsCanada· 2025-06-18
Pollster Nik Nanos said public support for more military spending falls off beyond the current NATO target.
As it hosts G7, Canada under pressure to further boost military spending by tens of billionsCanada· 2025-06-13
Nik Nanos, founder of Nanos Research, agrees that social media is accelerating the 'angry young man' syndrome in democracy.
Como a divisão de género na Geração Z está a mudar o rumo das democracias | Jovens
Portugal· 2025-05-30
Nik Nanos is the founder of Nanos Research, which conducted the survey discussed in the article.
Canadians have no appetite for another election, want parties to work together: pollCanada· 2025-05-20
Nik Nanos is the chief data scientist at Nanos Research and a pollster for the Globe and Mail.
Polls failed to capture NDP collapse, but successful in projecting Liberal winCanada· 2025-04-29
Nik Nanos, chief data scientist at Nanos Research, commented on the political landscape.
Liberals projected to return to power with fourth consecutive mandateCanada· 2025-04-29
Nik Nanos, chief data scientist for Nanos Research, said the results suggest there are different vote drivers for the two front-running parties.
Trust in party leaders, platforms key factors driving votes as election day nears, Nanos poll findsCanada· 2025-04-25
Pollster Nik Nanos said Mr. Poilievre cannot stay on as leader if he loses the election.
Poilievre may lose his Ottawa-area riding as Liberals poised to sweep the regionCanada· 2025-04-23
Pollster Nik Nanos of Nanos Research said Mr. Carney still retains a comfortable lead when Canadians are asked for their choice for prime minister.
Federal party leaders ready final push to lock in votes as millions cast early ballotsCanada· 2025-04-21
Pollster Nik Nanos describes this election as one of the more fascinating he’s followed.
Canada is heading toward an election outcome not witnessed in generationsCanada· 2025-04-19
Nik Nanos is the chief data scientist of Nanos Research providing insights into polling reliability.
Campaign Call: Debate prep and an inside look at pollingCanada· 2025-04-16
Nik Nanos, the chief data scientist at Nanos Research, says the results highlight that the federal election is not just about managing the binational relationship.
Majority of Canadians think Western separatism is serious: pollCanada· 2025-04-14
Pollster Nik Nanos said there is an emerging national consensus in terms of having an East-West pipeline.
Majority of Canadians support construction of East-West oil and gas pipeline, poll findsCanada· 2025-04-11
Nik Nanos is the chief data scientist at Nanos Research and a research adjunct professor at Carleton University.
Opinion: Data Dive with Nik Nanos: Support for Canada’s oil-and-gas sector gets a Trump bumpCanada· 2025-04-11Nik Nanos is the pollster who conducted the survey regarding Canadian opinions on negotiations with Trump.
Majority of Canadians tap Carney as best to negotiate with Trump: pollCanada· 2025-04-10
Pollster Nik Nanos stated that immigration has been falling by the wayside as Canadians focus on Donald Trump.
Immigration is overshadowed in election by Trump and tariffsCanada· 2025-04-08
