Canada predictions for 2026

Read 17 predictions about Canada in 2026, a year that will see this country experience significant change in its politics, economics, technology, culture, and environment. It’s your future, discover what you’re in for.

Quantumrun Foresight prepared this list; A trend intelligence consulting firm that uses strategic foresight to help companies thrive from future trends in foresight. This is just one of many possible futures society may experience.

International relations predictions for Canada in 2026

International relations predictions to impact Canada in 2026 include:

Politics predictions for Canada in 2026

Politics related predictions to impact Canada in 2026 include:

Government predictions for Canada in 2026

Government related predictions to impact Canada in 2026 include:

  • The government requires the full repayment of COVID-19 pandemic loans by small businesses that availed of these loans. Likelihood: 65 percent.1
  • The Canadian government implements a customized version of Ethereum blockchain technology to make government research grant and funding information more transparent to the public between 2026 and 2029. Likelihood: 50%1
  • Woman who ended life at Dignitas leaves video urging change in UK assisted dying laws.Link
  • Quebecers to pay respects to Brian Mulroney.Link
  • Ontario budget: balance delayed until election.Link
  • Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to testify before foreign interference inquiry.Link
  • What does Québec want? Politicians should heed what voters have repeatedly told them.Link

Economy predictions for Canada in 2026

Economy related predictions to impact Canada in 2026 include:

Technology predictions for Canada in 2026

Technology related predictions to impact Canada in 2026 include:

  • Canada's high skilled workforce and lower dollar will make the Greater Toronto Area the second-biggest tech hub in North America after Silicon Valley by 2026 to 2028. Likelihood: 70%1
  • Canada is becoming a tech hub. Thanks, Donald Trump!.Link

Culture predictions for Canada in 2026

Culture related predictions to impact Canada in 2026 include:

  • Toronto and Vancouver host the men's World Cup, along with cities in Mexico and the US. Likelihood: 90 percent.1

Defense predictions for in 2026

Defense related predictions to impact Canada in 2026 include:

  • Deliveries of new F-35 jet fighters to replace the Air Force's aging CF-18s begin. Likelihood: 70 percent.1

Infrastructure predictions for Canada in 2026

Infrastructure related predictions to impact Canada in 2026 include:

  • 98% of Canadians now have access to high-speed Internet. Likelihood: 75 percent1
  • The government completes a purchase of 5,000 zero-emission buses. Likelihood: 70 percent1
  • Chalk River Laboratories becomes Canada's first operating small modular reactor (nuclear), producing up to 300 megawatts of electricity that can power 300,000 homes for a year. Likelihood: 60 percent1

Environment predictions for Canada in 2026

Environment related predictions to impact Canada in 2026 include:

  • Automakers are required to sell at least 20% of their passenger cars as zero-emission models. Likelihood: 60 percent1

Science predictions for Canada in 2026

Science related predictions to impact Canada in 2026 include:

  • Canada develops and launches a robotic lunar rover in partnership with the National Aeronautics and Space Administration. Likelihood: 65 percent.1

Health predictions for Canada in 2026

Health related predictions to impact Canada in 2026 include:

  • Pre-packaged food with high levels of saturated fat, sugar, or sodium now comes with a health warning. Likelihood: 70 percent.1

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