{"id":403401,"date":"2026-01-30T13:50:32","date_gmt":"2026-01-30T18:50:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/yfile\/?p=403401"},"modified":"2026-01-31T23:19:12","modified_gmt":"2026-02-01T04:19:12","slug":"york-u-experts-outline-whats-ahead-for-canadas-2026-economy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/yfile\/2026\/01\/30\/york-u-experts-outline-whats-ahead-for-canadas-2026-economy\/","title":{"rendered":"快播视频 experts outline what's ahead for Canada's 2026 economy"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Despite 2025\u2019s rising costs, shifting trade dynamics and persistent inflation, Canadians responded to an unpredictable economy with resilience and creativity. Adjusting to a changing financial landscape meant rethinking how to spend, save and plan for the future. <\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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As 2026 begins, many are looking ahead and wondering how the economic environment will evolve. 快播视频 experts say there will be challenges, but point towards positive trends for the year ahead.<\/p>\n\n\n

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For instance, households and investors with keen eyes may find further opportunities to grow wealth this year. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Daniel Richards<\/strong>, an associate professor in the School of Administrative Studies, Faculty of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies<\/a> (LA&PS), notes that even amid some geopolitical volatility, last year\u2019s stock market returns were consistent and strong. That trend has carried into 2026, he says, noting \u201cthe news does not reflect what happens in the market.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

On a broader scale, Richards points out that contrary to expectations, the number of jobs in the economy increased at the end of 2025. This may suggest strength in the labour market and some support for household income and expenditures. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Irene Henriques<\/strong>, a professor of strategic management at York' University's Schulich School of Business<\/a> and senior business strategist, also sees positives signs of support coming from the Canadian government. Activity in recent months has seen Canada foster resilience and opportunity through international engagement. \u201cCanada\u2019s push to diversify trade and deepen international partnerships is fundamentally about risk reduction and stability,\u201d she says.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

By spreading trade across a wider range of partners and supply chains, Canada can reduce its vulnerability to disruptions. <\/p>\n\n\n

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Other steps, such as Canada\u2019s trade agreement with China on electric vehicles and agricultural goods, illustrate how diversified engagement can open new markets and ease trade tensions. \u201cFor everyday Canadians, this translates into more stable prices over time due to more resilient supply chains, stronger job security as Canadian firms get access to more export markets and long-term financial resilience which supports economic growth,\u201d explains Henriques. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Meanwhile, the continued \u201cbuy Canadian\u201d mindset among consumers is predicted to continue its positive impact throughout 2026. \u201cBuying Canadian is not just symbolic; it has practical economic spillovers,\u201d she says. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Spending at home keeps money circulating in local economies, supports jobs and strengthens small- and medium-sized businesses. Over time, this reduces reliance on volatile global supply chains and helps stabilize pricing and availability. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Businesses, she adds, are reinforcing this shift by expanding interprovincial trade and lowering internal barriers, making it easier for Canadians to buy and sell domestically. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Even with these encouraging signals, some uncertainty will shape the year ahead. <\/p>\n\n\n

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Greg Albo<\/strong>, <\/strong>associate professor in the Department of Political Science, LA&PS, suggests that economic unpredictability will continue to be fuelled by shifting global geopolitical tensions and changing trade dynamics \u2013 much like in 2025.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cIt\u2019s hard to suggest that this year will be any calmer than last year,\u201d he says. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Renewed political and trade friction between the United States and the European Union has already surfaced in 2026, as well as volatility linked to instability in Venezuela and its effects on global energy markets. Albo says developments like these are leading to \u201cinternational institutions predicting slower economic growth that\u2019s lower than the last couple years,\u201d with Canada\u2019s GDP growth projected to remain in the low to mid single digits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To maintain financial resilience, Canadians should prepare for the potential of ongoing inflation and the rising cost of living \u2013 especially for day-to-day staples. \u201cCore goods have been running higher inflation than other items,\u201d Albo says, noting this trend is expected to influence prices on essentials like food, transportation and education throughout the year. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

That inflation will partly be driven by the impacts of last year\u2019s tariffs, and survey data from Statistics Canada shows that many exporters and importers expect tariff-related cost pressures and higher selling prices in 2026. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

According to Albo, Richards and Henriques, there are ways to navigate the unpredictable landscape ahead. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

While it may be almost clich\u00e9, says Albo, careful financial planning and decision-making will be required. \u201cBe a little bit more cautious on overall spending because of the general uncertainty \u2013 particularly if you\u2019re personally leveraged,\u201d he says. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In some cases, holding back altogether may be called for. Although the stock market has demonstrated positive momentum, Henriques suggests that for some, it may be best to wait to invest. \u201cHolding cash or low-risk assets provides liquidity, optionality and psychological stability,\u201d she says. \u201cWhile it may limit upside, it also reduces downside risk during uncertain periods. For many households, that trade-off is rational, not fear-based.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Preserving liquidity can also help bolster a suggestion from Richards: maintaining an emergency fund for unexpected costs or risks. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cIf Canadians have that emergency fund, that bit of money set aside specifically for situations of sudden or urgent need, they can build financial resilience,\u201d he says.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Richards also stresses the importance of understanding one\u2019s financial situation and daily purchasing habits. \u201cReally understanding how much everything costs, how much you\u2019ve got coming in, how much you\u2019ve got going out \u2013 that daily budgeting tool is a key part of financial resilience,\u201d he says. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

And, Canadians are adopting these measures, Richards says, noting that 2025 saw an increase of Canadians seeking fee-for-service financial planners. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cPeople are realizing that financial advice is not just about what investment\/product you are recommended, but more about how you apply strategies and organize your finances,\u201d he says. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Financial planners can offer expertise and professional guidance for reviewing budgets, tracking expenses and developing strategies for handling rising costs and uncertainty. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lastly, Henriques suggests that if Canadians do have to spend money, they should consider spending their dollars at home. She urges households to explore purchasing possibilities across the country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWhen Canadians explore new domestic businesses, local services or emerging sectors, their spending supports innovation and competition which improves quality and value; helps new ventures scale creating jobs and alternatives to larger firms; and keeps economic momentum thereby preventing a slowdown driven purely by caution,\u201d she says. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Though challenges, uncertainty and caution may be ahead, it does not mean Canadians need to feel hopeless. \u201cWhen presented with a problem, if enough focus and attention is given to it, a solution will emerge,\u201d says Richards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For Henriques that solution lies, in part, in a slight \u2013 but positive \u2013 rethinking of what the story of 2026 will be for most Canadians. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cIn the end, Canada\u2019s economic story right now isn\u2019t about rapid growth but about resilience, smarter choices and positioning households and businesses to emerge stronger once uncertainty fades,\u201d she says. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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