
People take photographs as the 7-foot tall 2026 numerals are displayed at an illumination ceremony in Times Square, on Dec. 18, 2025, in New York. AP Photo/Adam Gray
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One-third of Canadians Optimistic About 2026: Poll
This year has been marked by economic upheaval, global conflict and climate change-induced natural disasters, and only a third of Canadians are optimistic things will get better in 2026, a new Leger poll suggests.
Asked about their expectations for the new year, 35 percent of respondents said they were optimistic that 2026 will be better than 2025.

