"Although 7-0 is a great score, we feel that some areas of our attack could certainly have been better today," coach Mark Hager.
"To Canada's credit they certainly did a good job at blocking up the defensive third and making it hard for us to play our free flowing style of play.
"We are all looking forward to the challenge of the final and are certain Ireland will be a tough opponent in front of their home crowd.
"It's important we keep the winning feeling going, especially in what will be an important milestone with Emily Naylor playing her 250th game."
The Four Nations serves as New Zealand's final warmup event before heading to the Commonwealth Games.
