Canadians see Asia-Pacific holding most opportunity for Canada

Nik on the Numbers

More than one third of Canadians think the Asia-Pacific region holds the most economic opportunity for Canada, while one Canadian in four says the United States holds the best opportunity, according to the latest Nanos Research survey for Policy Options. On Canada’s relations with China, a clear majority of Canadians see more of an opportunity than a threat on a wide range of issues, from exports to investment.

Methodology

Between June 11th and 12th, 2012, Nanos Research conducted an online survey of 1,000 Canadians 18 years of age or older, released in the September issue of Policy Options Magazine. This survey is representative of the Canadian population.

Question: Thinking about Canada’s future prosperity, which regions do you think hold the most opportunity for Canada? [RANDOMIZE]

Canada (n=1,000)

Asia Pacific: 35.2%
The United States: 23.0%
Europe: 9.0%
Central and South America: 5.7%
Africa: 1.7%
Unsure: 25.4%

Question: Thinking about Canada in relation with the countries below, could you please rank the top two countries that are closest with Canada in terms of business values? [First ranked responses]

Canada (n=1,000)

The United States: 61.7%
Great Britain: 14.5%
China: 11.4%
Germany: 4.8%
Japan: 3.6%
France: 2.9%
Mexico: 1.1%

Question: Do you see China and Canada doing more business together as an opportunity or a threat to Canada in the following areas: [RANDOMIZE]

Creating jobs in Canada:

Canada (n=1,000)

Opportunity: 44.5%
Threat: 32.0%
Unsure: 23.5%

Developing resources:

Canada (n=1,000)

Opportunity: 51.6%
Threat: 22.1%
Unsure: 26.4%

Attracting investment to Canada:

Canada (n=1,000)

Opportunity: 57.8%
Threat: 17.3%
Unsure: 24.8%

Exporting Canadian products and services:

Canada (n=1,000)

Opportunity: 63.1%
Threat: 15.8%
Unsure: 21.1%

What do you think?

Cheers,

NJN