## Canada and the IMF

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**Canonical URL:** [Canada and the IMF](https://www.imf.org/en/countries/can)

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- [Markdown version](/en/countries/can/index.md)
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### At a Glance

- 2026 Projected Real GDP (% Change) : 1.1*
- 2026 Projected Consumer Prices (% Change): 2.5
- Country Population: 41.578 million
- Date of Membership: December 27, 1945
- [Article IV/Country Report](https://www.imf.org/en/publications/cr/issues/2026/01/21/canada-2025-article-iv-consultation-press-release-and-staff-report-573340): January 21, 2026
- Special Drawing Rights (SDR): 17261.2 million
- Quota (SDR): 11023.9 million
- *GDP Data from [July 2026 World Economic Outlook Update](https://www.imf.org/en/publications/weo/issues/2026/07/08/world-economic-outlook-update-july-2026)

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### Executive Board actions and consultations
- The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund concluded the consideration of the Financial System Stability Assessment for Canada on July 18.
- The last Article IV Executive Board Consultation was on January 16, 2026.

### Financial System Stability Assessment (FSAP)
- The authorities have consented to publication of the Financial System Stability Assessment prepared for Board consideration; the report is expected to be published shortly.
- The FSAP, established in 1999, is "a comprehensive and in-depth assessment of a country’s financial sector."
- The key findings of an FSAP are summarized in a report called the Financial System Stability Assessment (FSSA), which is discussed by the IMF Executive Board.

### Publications, analysis, and outreach
- Featured article: "Canada Can Grow Faster by Unlocking Its Own Market" with the summary line: "Knocking down internal trade barriers could boost output in Canada by 7 perce..."
- Related content categories listed: Executive Board Calendar; Board Discussions on Canada; Article IV Staff Reports; Financial Position in the Fund; Financial Sector Assessment Program; Transactions with the Fund; Central Bank; Finance Ministry; Contact Us.
- Multimedia and commentary channels referenced: Video ("Canada and the IMF"); Blogs about Canada; All videos about Canada; All news about Canada.

### See All Documents

- [See All Documents](https://www.imf.org/en/countries/can#whatsnew)

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## References

- [Board Discussions on Canada](https://www.imf.org/en/about/executive-board/ebc-archive/country)
- [Financial Sector Assessment Program](https://www.imf.org/en/publications/fsap?sortBy=CountryName&sortVal=C)
- [Featured image](https://www.imf.org/en/news/articles/2026/01/27/cf-canada-can-grow-faster-by-unlocking-its-own-market)
- [All videos about Canada](https://www.imf.org/en/videos/view?country=27)
- [Article IV/Country Report:](https://www.imf.org/en/publications/cr/issues/2026/01/21/canada-2025-article-iv-consultation-press-release-and-staff-report-573340)
- [July 2026 World Economic Outlook Update](https://www.imf.org/en/publications/weo/issues/2026/07/08/world-economic-outlook-update-july-2026)

_Source: https://www.imf.org/en/countries/can_