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Charted: Canada ETFs Shatter Records to Start 2026 as Flows and Active Demand Surge

Canada’s ETF market isn’t just growing. It’s accelerating at record speed, powered by a surge in flows and a breakout quarter for active strategies.

by ETF Market Canada
 · Today at 4:33 AM
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Canada’s ETF market kicked off 2026 with record-breaking momentum, as assets climbed to CA$872bn, up 9% in just one quarter.

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Quarterly flows surged to an all-time high of CA$72.8bn, with active ETFs pulling in a record CA$26bn and accounting for over a third of total inflows.

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Please note this article is for information purposes only and does not in any way constitute investment advice. It is essential that you seek advice from a registered financial professional prior to making any investment decision. 

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