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Future of Canada Centre

The Future of Canada Centre facilitates an exploration of new ideas, viewpoints, and insights about our country’s most important national issues, with the aim of helping propel Canada into a new age of growth and competitiveness. It houses a team of Deloitte’s most innovative thinkers and experienced leaders, who are valued influencers in their respective fields.

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Tariffs: A rough road leads to new destinations

It has been said that history doesn’t repeat itself, but it often rhymes. Canada is not totally unfamiliar with unilateral measures to limit its access to US markets, albeit not with today’s extraordinary volatility and intensity.

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Recent Publications

Breaking trail

Canada is at a pivotal moment where economic dynamics are quickly shifting, with its growth depending on how First Nations, Inuit, and Métis nations are included in decision-making and partnerships.
Perspective
4 minute read

Continental divides: North American and global exporters in a new trade era

Canada is entering a more conditional trade era—one that is exposing old vulnerabilities and rewarding firms with the resilience, reach, and capabilities to adapt.
Perspective
4 minute read

Canadian AI sovereignty: A dose of realism

The intensification of great-power competition, shifting trade relationships, and rapid advances in artificial intelligence have placed the question of AI sovereignty at the forefront of policy debates across advanced democracies.
Perspective
10 minute read

FCC webinars

Explore recorded discussions with Deloitte leaders on Canada’s 2025 Federal Budget and the issues shaping the nation.
Collection

Indigenous Reconciliation

Breaking trail

Canada is at a pivotal moment where economic dynamics are quickly shifting, with its growth depending on how First Nations, Inuit, and Métis nations are included in decision-making and partnerships.
Perspective
4 minute read

Honouring Indigenous sovereignty toward a future of collective prosperity

For Indigenous youth, true reconciliation means achieving this vision through agency and self-governance. But for this to happen, Indigenous sovereignty must be recognized, respected, and integrated into policy and practice across Canada.
Perspective
5 minute read

Reconciling our relationships to preserve Mother Earth for future generations

First Nations, Inuit, and Métis communities have always nurtured a deep and reciprocal bond with the land, drawing life and wisdom from it while offering care and protection in return.
Perspective
5 minute read

Breaking colonial legacies and mapping new pathways to mental wellness

Governments, industries, non-profit organizations, and health care providers have taken steps toward breaking down barriers to Indigenous Peoples’ mental wellness, but more must be done. The third volume in our series amplifying the voices of Indigenous youth leaders highlights the nuances of Canada’s mental health landscape and offers recommendations for achieving holistic wellness for Indigenous Peoples.
Perspective
5 minute read

Bridging study and work for long-term success

We're pleased to share the second volume in our series focused on education entitled, Voices of Indigenous youth leaders Volume 2: Bridging study and work for long-term success. This report seeks to amplify young Indigenous voices who are largely absent at decision-making tables.
Research
4 minute read

Voices of Indigenous youth leaders on reconciliation

Indigenous youth have significant potential to enact change for themselves, their communities, and Canada as a whole. 

Policy Briefs

Tariffs: A rough road leads to new destinations

It has been said that history doesn’t repeat itself, but it often rhymes. Canada is not totally unfamiliar with unilateral measures to limit its access to US markets, albeit not with today’s extraordinary volatility and intensity.
Perspective
15 minute read

Canadian AI sovereignty: A dose of realism

The intensification of great-power competition, shifting trade relationships, and rapid advances in artificial intelligence have placed the question of AI sovereignty at the forefront of policy debates across advanced democracies.
Perspective
10 minute read

Meaningful tax reform: The missing link in Canada’s growth agenda

Canada is making a hard turn toward a growth agenda. New agencies for major projects, housing and defence procurement are up and running.
Perspective
15 minute read

2025 federal budget

On Tuesday, November 4th, Finance Minister Francois-Phillipe Champagne, delivered the Carney government’s first budget to Canadians — one framed as generational both in its scope and ambition.
Perspective
4 minute read

Builders, baby, builders? The half a million worker question

In September, Prime Minister Mark Carney announced five flagship projects to be reviewed by the new Major Projects Office, with more to come in the weeks ahead, which he says will be central to transforming the nation’s economy. He also unveiled the first phase of the Build Canada Homes program, with 4,000 units planned on federal land, as the opening step toward his pledge to double home construction.
Perspective
4 minute read

Knowledge Library

Continental divides: North American and global exporters in a new trade era

Canada is entering a more conditional trade era—one that is exposing old vulnerabilities and rewarding firms with the resilience, reach, and capabilities to adapt.
Perspective
4 minute read

Canada AI future

Canada has everything it takes to lead in artificial intelligence (AI). As we reach an inflection point where AI moves from experimentation to large-scale implementation, this report from Deloitte’s Future of Canada Centre outlines a strategic framework to support Canadian leaders in seizing this moment to realize our highest AI potential.
Research
4 minute read

Global disruptions

Uncertainty about the future of the world has deepened in recent years. Numerous events with global ramifications—from pandemics and destructive weather events to lengthy, violent conflicts and technological revolutions—have left leaders with more questions than answers. While Canada possesses enduring advantages, it will have to confront and adapt to this environment of volatility to ensure a secure and prosperous future for all of us who call it home.
Research

Catalyst: A vision for a thriving Canada in 2030

In unprecedented times, Deloitte brings unprecedented approaches. Our latest report calls for leaders to create a promising future for all Canadians.
Perspective
10 minute read

Innovation at scale: Establishing Canada as a global leader

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Building Canada’s future: Maximizing clean-energy infrastructure to reach net-zero emissions

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Getting hybrid work right: Creating and sustaining inclusive economic growth in Canada

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Making Canada the best place in the world to age by 2030

A senior-centric strategy

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Government data: A key to Canada’s prosperous future

It’s no secret that data will power the future. Governments in Canada know this very well and are optimizing their systems, policies, and programs to adapt to the changing landscape and to bolster and maintain public trust.
Research
8 minute read

Embracing neurodiversity at work: How Canadians with autism can help employers close the talent gap

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Digital equity

The Future of Canada Centre’s third report on digital equity envisions a future where all organizations are equipped to thrive in the digital era.
Research

2024 federal budget analysis

Annual budgets signal to the public a government’s priorities. As the Government of Canada prepares its 2024 budget, many Canadians are feeling the country is off-course, and many experts are urging competing courses of action to tackle the most pressing challenges.
Analysis

2023 federal budget

Deloitte serves Canadian organizations in nearly every industry and sector. As trusted advisors, we understand the tough choices they face and we recognize the immense opportunities that await them. Read on for insights from Deloitte experts about how we can achieve a thriving tomorrow.
Analysis

2022 federal budget

Opportunity and uncertainty on the path ahead

Press Room

A "Made in Canada” framework for action to unlock the nation’s full AI potential

A new Deloitte Canada report outlines a roadmap for leaders to advance scaling and sustaining AI to deliver economic and societal benefits
09 Mar 2025
News

New Deloitte Canada report spotlights Indigenous sovereignty as key to shared prosperity

Deloitte Canada’s Future of Canada Centre (FCC) is announcing the release of a new report titled Honouring Indigenous sovereignty towards a future of collective prosperity.
27 Jan 2025
News

Canada Indigenous youth environmental reconciliation inclusion climate action

In the report, Indigenous youth share their definition of environmental reconciliation, which provides opportunity for governments and industries to take responsibility for historical and ongoing harms to the environment.
17 Jun 2024
News

Shifting perspectives: Canada’s opportunity to lead amid disruptive forces

A new Deloitte Canada report shows 80 per cent of Canadian leaders believe the country’s current and future prosperity hinges on effectively addressing global disruptions
31 May 2024
News

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Cheryl Manuel, CPA

Cheryl Manuel, CPA

Relationships Officer
519-650-7715
Edward Greenspon

Edward Greenspon

Co-Chair, Future of Canada Centre

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