Canadians want MPs to focus on cost of living, trade negotiations with U.S. in fall sitting, poll shows

The rising cost of living and trade negotiations with the U.S. top the list of priorities Canadians want MPs to focus on, a Nanos Research survey shows.

House of Commons sittings resume Monday and a new survey shows Canadians want MPs to focus on the rising cost of living and trade tensions with U.S. President Donald Trump as their top priorities.

The Nanos Research survey conducted for The Globe and Mail also shows concerns about jobs and the economy, as well as immigration are top of mind.

Prime Minister Mark Carney and Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre both scheduled public appearances Sunday aiming to set the tone for Parliament’s return. Mr. Carney will announce the launch of Build Canada Homes , while Mr. Poilievre delivered a speech to his Conservative caucus in whic