Most Canadians feel as safe or safer than 10 years ago, Nanos poll finds. Conservative voters are another story.

Most Canadians feel as safe or safer than 10 years ago, Nanos poll finds. Conservative voters are another story.

The majority of Canadians feel as safe or safer in their neighbourhoods than they did 10 years ago, according to the latest public issues polling from Nanos Research – but Conservative voters are a significant exception.

Feelings of optimism toward the federal government reach new seven year high while feelings of pessimism decline. People in Prairies most likely to remain angry but less so compared to the past. (Nanos) – Nanos Research

Nanos conducted a survey on Canadians views of the federal government. One in three Canadians say optimism (32%) is the feeling that best describes their view of the federal government, representing an increase of 25 percentage points since the last wave in January 2025 and reaching a numerical high since tracking began. One in five Canadians each say pessimism (22%) and anger (22%) best describe their views toward the federal government, repres…