Economy 9/24/2026
Canada's Health Crisis Costs $100 Billion, Threatening Economic Future, Deloitte Warns
Poor health stripped Canada of over $100 billion in economic output in 2025, according to a bombshell new report from Deloitte Canada, spotlighting how widespread illness, caregiving duties, and early deaths are severely hampering the nation's productivity. The analysis introduces a 'Health Productivity Gap' (HPG) framework, showing a quarter of these staggering losses — approximately $25 billion — could be recovered with targeted interventions. This isn't just a health issue; it's a direct threat to Canada's economic strength, which has been struggling with lagging productivity for a decade.
