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This biannual report and presentation from our Governmental Affairs and Public Policy group provides our clients with a unique, in-depth insight into the current and future state of the Canadian and global economies to help inform business planning.
2026 Mid-Year Economic Outlook
A Changing World:
New Risks, New Opportunities
New Risks, New Opportunities
The global economy proved resilient in 2025 despite disruptive U.S. trade policy and elevated uncertainty. The forces of change give rise to a range of possible scenarios for growth, inflation and interest rates for the rest of the year and beyond. More importantly, they are driving a transformation of the economy, with both risks and opportunities for Canada over the medium term. In a more dangerous and fractured world, Canada must grow and mobilize its assets for economic and national security. A surge of private investment is a critical condition of success.
The Bennett Jones 2026 Mid-Year Economic Outlook:
- takes stock of the evolving global context for policy and business planning, from geopolitics to AI;
- reviews economic prospects for the U.S. and Canada over the next 18 months; and
- addresses how governments and businesses can work together to manage risks and seize opportunity.
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