canada predictions for 2026
Read 16 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
- B.C. Election: List of candidates finalized.Link
- B.C. Election: Eleven Indigenous candidates are vying for seats across 93 ridings.Link
- TikTok Bans Russian State Media Ahead Of U.S. Presidential Election.Link
- Trudeau survives vote of confidence in Canadian parliament, new threat looms.Link
- Prioritizing entertainment over substance is a dangerous trend in modern political reporting.Link
Economy predictions for Canada in 2026
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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
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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