Canadian Economic Growth Expected to Slow to 1.5% in 2026: Deloitte

Deloitte Downgrades Canada’s 2026 Economic Outlook, Expects Stronger Growth in Second Half of Year

A new report by Deloitte projects that Canada’s economy will grow by 1.5 percent in 2026, after projecting 1.7 percent growth for this year back in September. Deloitte said in its Jan. 7 report that 2026 is likely to “mark an inflection point for Canada’s economy” as the federal government attempts to implement policies to create a more attractive environment for investments. “It is unreasonable to expect governments to stimulate this structural…

Deloitte warns of tepid consumer spending as Canada’s economy slows

A new report forecasts Canadian growth will slow to 1.5 per cent this year from 1.7 per cent in 2025.

Canadian economic growth expected to slow to 1.5% in 2026: Deloitte

A new report forecasts Canadian growth will slow to 1.5 per cent this year from 1.7 per cent in 2025. Dawn Desjardins, chief economist at Deloitte Canada, said she is cautiously optimistic though that the economy will gain momentum through the second half of the year. "Overall growth is probabl...

Deloitte sees Canadian economic growth slowing to 1.5% in 2026

But chief economist Dawn Desjardins optimistic economy will gain momentum through second half of the year

Deloitte downgrades Canadian growth outlook for 2026, warning of 'slow start' to year

Deloitte Canada has downgraded its growth expectations for 2026, forecasting Canadian GDP will rise by 1.5 per cent this year, compared to its previous forecast of 1.7 per cent.