Shifts in Demographics, Clean Energy, and Interest Rates Shaping Economy: Canada’s Aggregate Demand—January 2024

This annual economic forecast presents Canada’s long-term aggregate demand outlook through to 2045.

How will the shift to clean energy, along with population aging, affect consumer spending and business investment over the next two decades? For how long will housing starts stay elevated? And to what extent will higher interest rates affect interest payments on government debt, crowding out spending in other areas?

Read the issue briefing to get our full analysis.