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Understanding the polls: Why a popular vote lead for Biden isn't a guaranteed win

U.S. President Donald Trump may be polling worse than he was at this point in 2016, as Democratic hopeful Joe Biden maintains a consistent lead in terms of the popular vote. But Trump may still have a path to victory through the Electoral College.
Is this our best chance to go green? Canadians deeply divided, survey says

Canadians are deeply divided on whether this moment, during the COVID-19 pandemic and economic turmoil, is the best time to tackle climate change.
One in five Canadians report hardship due to border closure: Nanos survey

Approximately 20 per cent of Canadians say they or their families have experienced some form of hardship due to the closure of the Canada-U.S. land border, according to a new survey from Nanos Research.
Majority of Canadians oppose trading Meng for Kovrig and Spavor: Nanos survey

More than half of Canadians oppose swapping Meng Wanzhou for two Canadians imprisoned in China, according to a new poll from Nanos Research on behalf of CTV News.
Two-thirds of Canadians support closing businesses again if COVID-19 cases spike: survey

As scientists and policy-makers anticipate a second wave of COVID-19 later this year, a new survey from Nanos Research suggests a majority of Canadians support closing non-essential businesses again if cases spike.
Most Canadians support testing everyone for COVID-19: poll

More than three in five Canadians support the idea of testing every Canadian for the novel coronavirus, according to a Nanos Research poll commissioned by CTV News.
Canadians' stress levels increasing during coronavirus pandemic: Nanos survey

A new survey from Nanos Research has found that 46 per cent of Canadians say they are feeling stress regularly or all the time, up from 21 per cent before the COVID-19 pandemic.
Canadians 'expect things to get ugly,' think more pandemic aid needed: Nanos

A majority of Canadians surveyed say more funding is needed for people and businesses hurt by the COVID-19 pandemic, according to new poll by Nanos Research.
Canadians under 54 drinking more at home due to COVID-19 pandemic: Nanos poll

Canadian adults under the age of 54 have consumed more alcohol since the start of the COVID-19 outbreak, a new poll has found.
Majority of Canadians think COVID-19 pandemic will get worse: Nanos

A majority of Canadians say they are pessimistic about the outlook of the COVID-19 pandemic but support the federal government's response to the crisis, according to the latest survey from Nanos Research.
Support for Conservatives surpasses Liberals amid blockade, pipeline turmoil: Nanos

Support for the Liberals appears to be weakening amid economic concerns, pipeline disputes and Indigenous land rights issues, with a new Nanos poll showing the governing party surpassed by the Conservatives.
Higher costs should kill Trans Mountain pipeline, opposition says

Opposition parties and environmental groups are urging the federal government to stop expanding the Trans Mountain pipeline, citing a poll saying Canadians are alarmed by the project's cost.

Nik Nanos on CTV News

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Power Play: Nanos on trade with China

Pollster Nik Nanos breaks down new numbers showing the majority of Canadians now support reducing trade with China amid growing tensions.
Air Date: January 11, 2021
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'Big Liberal advantage has been taken away'

From CTV News Channel: Pollster Nik Nanos discusses the damage the WE Charity scandal has done to the Trudeau and Liberal brand.
Air Date: July 31, 2020
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CTV National News: Canada 'will not forget this'

Pollster Nik Nanos says that while Canadians are keeping an eye on the WE controversy, they are more focused on the COVID-19 pandemic.
Air Date: July 13, 2020
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Most Canadians concerned about COVID-19: Nanos

Pollster Nik Nanos says 8 out of 10 Canadians are concerned about a family member contracting the coronavirus and the economic impact.
Air Date: April 4, 2020
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Economic outlook a 'toxic cocktail of anxiety'

Pollster Nik Nanos looks at the numbers as Canadian's views on the economy as a result of the COVID-19 and rail blockades.
Air Date: March 14, 2020