The forecast anticipates widespread deficits throughout many of Canada’s provinces, as well as pockets of intense surplus in its northern and some central areas.

The 12-month forecast anticipates widespread deficits throughout many of Canada’s provinces, as well as pockets of intense surplus in its northern areas.

Intense deficits throughout are expected throughout most provinces, and are expected to persist throughout August 2023 or longer.

Canada can expect exceptional deficits in eastern-central British Columbia and severe deficits throughout Alberta through April 2023. Central Saskatchewan and central Manitoba, as well as the latter’s coastal areas along the Hudson Bay, can anticipate similarly intense deficits.

The 12-month forecast ending in September 2023 indicates widespread exceptional anomalies throughout the continent, with deficits spanning through central areas of most provinces.