Economic outlook
A slow thaw: Growth remains soft, but improvements are ahead
A quarterly publication that offers insights from Deloitte economists on trends and events shaping Canadian and international economies, such as economic growth, consumer spending, business investment, trade, market activity, interest rates, and commodity prices.
A slow thaw | Growth remains soft, but improvements are ahead
Economic outlook: Spring 2026
Canada’s economy is caught between pressure and possibility. Consumers are cautious, businesses are hesitant, and the conditions for a stronger recovery are still coming together.
But that doesn’t mean momentum is off the table. Government investment, improved trade clarity, and a pickup in infrastructure and resource development could begin to unlock the growth Canada has been building toward.
See what could influence the pace of Canada's economic upturn in our Spring 2026 Economic outlook: A slow thaw
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A slow thaw | Growth remains soft, but improvements are ahead
Economic outlook: Sping 2026
Canada’s economy is caught between pressure and possibility. Consumers are cautious, businesses are hesitant, and the conditions for a stronger recovery are still coming together.
But that doesn’t mean momentum is off the table. Government investment, improved trade clarity, and a pickup in infrastructure and resource development could begin to unlock the growth Canada has been building toward.
See what could influence the pace of Canada's economic upturn in our Spring 2026 Economic outlook: A slow thaw
