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Canada recession in 2026?
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Canada recession in 2026?

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Resolved May 29, 2026

Closed: May 29, 10:53 AM EST

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Intro

This market on Kalshi tracks whether Canada will experience a recession during 2026, defined as at least two consecutive quarters of negative real GDP growth occurring between Q4 2025 and Q4 2026. The leading outcome currently stands at 14.5%. Resolution will be determined by official Canadian GDP figures released by Statistics Canada, with the market settling by March 8, 2027. Watch for Q4 2025 GDP data releases, as back-to-back negative quarters beginning in that period would trigger a Yes resolution.

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The dashboard tracks real-time odds and trading activity for the Canada recession in 2026 event on Kalshi. It displays the current probability that Canada will experience at least two consecutive quarters of negative real GDP growth during 2026. You can monitor the live chance percentage, view historical price movements, and track 24-hour trading volume in Kalshi to understand how market participants are pricing this macroeconomic outcome. The dashboard updates continuously as traders buy and sell shares, reflecting evolving expectations about Canadian economic conditions.

The Canada recession in 2026 market resolves on Mar 8, 2027. Resolution is determined by whether Canada experiences at least two consecutive quarters of negative real GDP growth during the calendar year 2026. Official GDP data released by Statistics Canada will be used to assess whether this criterion is met. The market will settle to either yes or no based on the final confirmed figures, with traders holding winning shares receiving the payout and losing shares expiring worthless.

Key catalysts for price movement include Statistics Canada GDP releases, Bank of Canada monetary policy decisions, employment and inflation data, and global economic shocks. Quarterly real GDP reports throughout 2026 will be the most direct drivers, as traders assess whether consecutive negative quarters are materializing. Trade policy shifts, commodity price swings affecting Canadian exports, U.S. economic conditions, and domestic credit conditions also influence recession odds. Forward guidance from policymakers, yield curve movements, and business confidence surveys provide leading signals that traders monitor to adjust positions ahead of official GDP announcements.