PBO trims economic forecast for 2026 and 2027 amid new U.S. tariffs
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EconomicsPublished: October 20, 2026 at 10:07a.m. EDTBNN Bloomberg is Canada’s definitive source for business news dedicated exclusively to helping Canadians invest and build their businesses. OTTAWA — The Parliamentary Budget Office is trimming its outlook for economic growth for this year and next amid new U. S. tariffs and Canadian countermeasures. The federal budget watchdog says it now projects real gross domestic product growth of 0.9 per cent for this year and 1.5 per cent in 2027. The forecast is down from an estimate in June for growth of 1.1 per cent and 1.6 per cent, respectively. Latest economic news on BNNBloomberg.caTrade talks between Canada and the U. S. broke down at the end of August followed by a new round of U. S. tariffs and Canadian counter-tariffs. The PBO says it also now projects a budgetary deficit of $63.3 billion for the 2026-27 fiscal year which will peak at $70.2 billion in 2027-28. It says, relative to its June outlook, the deficits are $3 billion higher per year on average over 2026‑27 to 2030‑31, as new spending measures more than offset stronger revenues. ---This report by The Canadian Press was first published Oct. 20, 2026.
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