Webinar

Canada Outlook Webinar: Game-changing policy shifts are prompting structural change

12 February 2026 – 11.00am EST (New York)

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The Canadian economy avoided a technical recession in 2025, and only meagre advances are likely well into early 2026. Game-changing policy shifts are prompting structural adjustments in Canada’s economy.

Topping the list is US-Canada trade policy, which is at a crucial fork in the road with the upcoming renegotiation of the USMCA. Major fiscal stimulus is on the way in Canada along with initial steps on nation-building projects, but monetary policy is not coming to rescue the economy. An unprecedented demographic shift alongside ongoing challenges like high household debt and overvalued housing will continue dragging on growth, but the coming year could be an inflection point for business investment and productivity growth. Our webinar will dive into these key themes that will figure prominently to shape Canada’s economic prospects in 2026, and beyond.

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Speakers

Tony Stillo

Tony Stillo is the Director of Canada Economics at Oxford Economics. He leads the team responsible for preparing the macroeconomic forecast for Canada using Oxford Economics’ Global Economic Model, reporting on key data releases, as well as producing and presenting research on key issues affecting the Canadian economy. Prior to joining Oxford Economics in 2018, Tony spent much of his career at the Ontario Ministry of Finance where he most recently led a team responsible for economic modelling, forecasting and impact analysis.

Director of Canada Economics

Michael Davenport

Michael is a Senior Economist with a particular focus on the Canadian economy. He primarily supports the Director of Canada Economics in producing macroeconomic research and forecasts, monitoring the Canadian economy, and liaising with clients and the media.

Michael first joined Oxford Economics Canada as an Economic Research Analyst Intern in the Toronto office in early 2019 and has since been promoted to a Senior Economist. Michael holds a Bachelor of Arts in Economics and Financial Management from Wilfrid Laurier University and a Master of Arts in Economics from the University of Toronto.

Senior Economist, Canada