As of 2024, Canada's total intramural expenditure on R&D in social sciences, humanities, and the arts is projected to follow a growth trend from 4.81 billion CAD in 2024 to 5.34 billion CAD by 2028. In 2023, the expenditure was approximately 4.67 billion CAD. Year-on-year growth is expected to be consistent, averaging around 3% to 3.2% per annum, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of approximately 2.7% over the five-year period from 2024 to 2028.

Future trends to watch for include:

Potential shifts in government policy that may affect funding levels and allocations.
The impact of emerging interdisciplinary research projects integrating social sciences, humanities, and arts with tech fields.
Economic factors affecting institutional and private funding capacities for R&D activities in Canada.