Posthaste: The province leading RBC’s growth forecast by a mile might surprise you (opens original article in a new tab)

Newfoundland and Labrador is projected to have the highest GDP growth in Canada in 2026 at 4%, driven by increased resource prices and production, while Alberta follows with 2% growth and Ontario faces a sharp slowdown to 0.4%.

• Newfoundland and Labrador is expected to lead Canada's growth in 2026 with 4% GDP increase.
• Higher resource prices and production in oil and mining sectors drove RBC's growth forecast upgrade.
• Alberta ranks second with 2% GDP growth, while Ontario faces a significant slowdown to 0.4%.