Canada's economy under pressure: weak growth, high debt, and US trade headwinds
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Canada’s economy is under pressure, having slipped into a technical recession in late 2025/early 2026, with IMF/OECD projections showing roughly 1.6% growth in 2026 and 1.7% in 2027. Inflation sits around 3%, housing costs are squeezing households, and youth unemployment remains high at 13.4%, while the country remains heavily dependent on US trade amid tariff tensions that complicate investment. Prime Minister Carney’s push for infrastructure and productivity reforms aims to reboot growth, but experts say unlocking Canada’s potential will require addressing structural issues like interprovincial barriers and tax competitiveness.
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