canada predictions for 2021

Read 13 predictions about Canada in 2021, 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 2021

International relations predictions to impact Canada in 2021 include:

Politics predictions for Canada in 2021

Politics related predictions to impact Canada in 2021 include:

  • Canada's Official Languages Act to be fully modernized this year. Likelihood: 60%1

Government predictions for Canada in 2021

Government related predictions to impact Canada in 2021 include:

  • Electronic logging devices are now mandatory on all commercial trucks and buses nationwide in an effort to place a daily limit on how long drivers can stay on the road. Likelihood: 100%1
  • Since 2019, Canada has welcomed one million new immigrants in an effort to stem its falling birth rates. Likelihood: 70%1

Economy predictions for Canada in 2021

Economy related predictions to impact Canada in 2021 include:

  • The province of British Columbia's new minimum wage is now set to $15 per hour. Likelihood: 100%1
  • NAFTA 2.0 goes into full effect, redefining the trading relationship between Canada and its partners in the US and Mexico. Likelihood: 80%1

Technology predictions for Canada in 2021

Technology related predictions to impact Canada in 2021 include:

  • Canada to contribute AI and robotics technology (and possibly astronauts) to the US moon mission starting this year. Likelihood: 70%1

Culture predictions for Canada in 2021

Culture related predictions to impact Canada in 2021 include:

Defense predictions for in 2021

Defense related predictions to impact Canada in 2021 include:

  • Canada ends its maritime security mission in the Middle East, withdrawing the deployment of a frigate, patrol aircraft, and up to 375 Canadian Forces personnel. Likelihood: 70%1

Infrastructure predictions for Canada in 2021

Infrastructure related predictions to impact Canada in 2021 include:

  • To build climate change resilience, Canada updates its building codes with new specifications to optimize pavement concrete mixes to mitigate flooding. Likelihood: 80%1
  • To build climate change resilience, Canada updates its building codes with new guidelines for climate resilience for existing stormwater systems. Likelihood: 80%1

Environment predictions for Canada in 2021

Environment related predictions to impact Canada in 2021 include:

  • Nationwide 'Free Willy' ban goes into effect, making it illegal to hold dolphins and whales in captivity. Likelihood: 100%1
  • Nation-wide ban on single-use plastics goes into effect. Likelihood: 100%1
  • A government ban on single-use plastics goes into effect. Likelihood: 100%1

Science predictions for Canada in 2021

Science related predictions to impact Canada in 2021 include:

  • Health Canada restricts the use of three neonicotinoid pesticides in the agricultural industry starting between 2021 to 2022, in an effort to reverse the decline of Canadian bee populations. Likelihood: 100%1

Health predictions for Canada in 2021

Health related predictions to impact Canada in 2021 include:

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January 7, 2022. Last updated January 7, 2020.

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