DR. JACK MINTZ
President’s Fellow at the School of Public Policy,
University of Calgary

The 2026 outlook for Canada’s economy is portrayed as fraught with difficulty. An $80 billion federal deficit‑spending plan is expected to inflate activity in the short term, yet persistent structural irritants – such as trade‑policy frictions and regulatory hurdles – are identified as obstacles that must be removed to convert the stimulus into lasting growth.

Mark Carney’s role for 2026 is described as turning these reforms into a political win while ensuring that the promised investment, jobs and infrastructure projects are delivered promptly. Without clear rules, stable policy and uninterrupted construction timelines, capital is warned to migrate elsewhere, underscoring the urgency for coordinated action between Ottawa and the provinces.

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