After a year of tumultuous developments in international trade that have shaken the economy, Canadian governments at both the federal and provincial levels are making economic resiliency a key priority in 2026.

In doing so, they are adopting an approach outlined in a January speech given by Prime Minister Mark Carney at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. In remarks that drew international attention, the prime minister noted a profound shift in the global geopolitical order. Carney explained how Canada must adjust its approach to the world in response.

One part of this strategy focuses on protecting Canadian trade ...