Global Economic Outlook for Canadian exporters

Understanding the Global Economic Outlook in 2026

Export Development Canada’s (EDC) latest Global Economic Outlook shows that economic growth in 2026 will vary widely by market, driving faster shifts in exporter costs and pricing—and leaving less time to adjust.

While demand remains strong in some markets, Canadian exporters often struggle to predict prices, protect margins, access financing and manage risk when selling into multiple markets.

This free webinar breaks down what the current global economic conditions mean for exporters and how they could shape your day-to-day business decisions.

From global shocks to real exporter decisions

Economic outlooks often explain what’s happening in the global economy, but don’t always show how those changes affect exporter costs.

EDC economists and sector experts will translate global economic developments into clear, practical insights on how costs, risk and opportunities are shifting across regions and sectors. These insights can help you make more confident pricing and margin decisions in 2026.

What you’ll learn

• What the Global Economic Outlook reveals about growth, risk and economic change for Canadian exporters
• How global events and energy prices are affecting export costs, pricing and margins
• Where costs and trade-related risks differ by market, region and industry
• Practical considerations for pricing, market diversification and investment decisions, including ways to manage risk and cash flow pressures with EDC support
• Which global economic signals matter most for exporter decisions in 2026

Looking for more details? Find answers to frequently asked questions (FAQs) and details about this webinar below.

Our panel

Moderator

Speakers

Expert insights from our panel

Learn from EDC experts who track global economic risks, trade conditions and market dynamics affecting Canadian exporters.

Ross Prusakowski is EDC’s deputy chief economist and director of country and sector intelligence, providing analysis on global economic risks and opportunities that affect Canadian exporters. With more than a decade at EDC, his experience helps translate global economic developments into practical context for exporter decision-making.

Agatha Alstrom is EDC’s VP of Insurance and Working Capital Solutions. With more than 25 years of experience at EDC, she brings expertise in risk, pricing and working capital considerations for exporters. She also provides insight into how global economic conditions influence exporter decisions around risk tolerance, pricing considerations and financial resilience.

Jeremy Melhuish leads EDC’s Sector and International Advisory teams, working with exporters across agri-food, cleantech, advanced manufacturing and critical minerals. He focuses on how global market conditions, regulations and sector dynamics affect exporter competitiveness and market strategy.

Our moderator is Gwladys Tapsoba, a senior advisor in International and ECA Relations with more than a decade of experience in international relations, trade and finance. She helps build strategic partnerships with other ECAs and international forums, helping EDC stay connected to global trade and financing developments.