One Canada Economy – Regional Growth Outlook 2025-2026
Canada is entering a transformative phase with the ‘One Canada Economy’ approach—aiming to unify economic strategies, break down interprovincial barriers, and create stronger infrastructure, mobility, housing, and innovation frameworks.
This coordinated effort, championed at both federal and provincial levels, is not just about economic alignment—it’s about building an inclusive, agile, and future-ready Canada. Below is a snapshot of how this vision is expected to impact different regions of the country through 2025 and 2026.
Below is a snapshot of how this vision is expected to impact different regions of the country through 2025 and 2026.
Area | Potential GDP Uplift | Key Provinces | Beneficiary Cities |
Interprovincial Trade Reform | +$100B/year | All provinces (esp. Alberta, Ontario, Quebec, B.C., Saskatchewan) | Calgary, Edmonton, Toronto, Montreal, Vancouver, Regina, Saskatoon |
Infrastructure Connectivity | +$50B/year in long-term productivity | Ontario, Quebec, B.C., Alberta, Manitoba, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick | Toronto, Montreal, Vancouver, Calgary, Winnipeg, Halifax, Saint John |
Labour Mobility & Immigration Efficiency | +$20B–$30B/year | Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Nova Scotia, Newfoundland | Calgary, Edmonton, Saskatoon, Regina, Winnipeg, Halifax, St. John’s |
Housing & Urban Development | +2% employment in construction, RE, services | Ontario, B.C., Quebec, Alberta | Toronto, Ottawa, Vancouver, Victoria, Montreal, Calgary |
Digital Innovation & IP Commercialization | +$40B/year by 2035 | Ontario, Quebec, B.C., Alberta | Toronto, Montreal, Vancouver, Calgary, Waterloo |
Green Economy Transition | National boost to clean energy, EVs, hydrogen | Alberta, Quebec, Ontario, B.C., Atlantic Canada | Edmonton, Calgary, Montreal, Windsor, Halifax |
The One Canada Economy strategy offers a national opportunity for inclusive, innovation-driven growth. From digitization in Ontario to hydrogen investments in Alberta and housing reforms in B.C., the impact will be widespread—with smart coordination being the key to unlocking its full potential.
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