Business & Industry · Oct 22, 2026
On October 22, 2026 the Parliamentary Budget Officer published a revised Economic and Fiscal Outlook showing slower growth, higher borrowing needs and rising debt-service costs, a development that reshapes Ottawa’s budget calculus ahead of the government’s November fiscal plan.
Global News & Trends · Oct 21, 2026
Four soldiers killed and dozens injured after a fast moving fire and blast at the Alberta training base have prompted a wide ranging military and police inquiry, local vigils and national questions about training safety and preparedness.
Business & Industry · Oct 21, 2026
The federal government announced funding to expand Xona Space Systems Canada in Montreal, aiming to strengthen Canada’s positioning, navigation and timing capabilities, create skilled jobs and bolster the domestic defence and space supply chain.
Business & Industry · Oct 20, 2026
Sherritt International said on October 20, 2026 that the United States Treasury granted a narrowly tailored OFAC license allowing fuel shipments to its Moa nickel mine in Cuba, a step that could enable restart of material processing at its Alberta refinery but leaves financing and further U.S. approvals unresolved.
Global News & Trends · Oct 19, 2026
On October 19, 2026, voters across Alberta cast ballots on a provincial referendum that includes nine policy questions and one question that would launch a legal process toward a binding referendum on separation from Canada. The vote has heightened national tensions, drawn high turnout for advance voting, and raised legal and Indigenous rights questions that could prolong the dispute beyond election day.
Business & Industry · Oct 19, 2026
Eco Atlantic Oil and Gas completed a direct equity subscription worth US$7.7 million on October 19, 2026, strengthening its balance sheet as it advances exploration plans on Atlantic margins. The funding comes from existing institutional investors and will support continued appraisal and portfolio activity.
Global News & Trends · Oct 18, 2026
An apparent training incident triggered an explosion and rapidly spreading blaze at Canadian Forces Base Wainwright on October 17, 2026. Federal and provincial officials confirmed multiple fatalities, dozens of injuries and an ongoing emergency response as communities and hospitals in eastern Alberta cope with the aftermath.
Business & Industry · Oct 18, 2026
Industry Minister Mélanie Joly warned that Ottawa could force the sale of Stelco’s Canadian operations if planned layoffs are not rescinded, raising the prospect of a legal and political showdown over foreign ownership and job commitments.
Global News & Trends · Oct 17, 2026
Organizers and unions planned simultaneous rallies across Alberta on October 17, 2026, in a coordinated Day of Protest aimed at pushing back against separatist momentum ahead of the provincewide referendum scheduled for October 19. The events underscore deep political and social divisions in Alberta and signal how grassroots mobilization could shape turnout and national debate.
Business & Industry · Oct 17, 2026
Nintendo and EB Games opened a permanent 1,500 square foot Nintendo space at EB Games Canada’s flagship Yonge Street store on October 17, 2026. The move represents a strategic push by Nintendo into Canadian brick and mortar retail and a vote of confidence in downtown Toronto foot traffic as holiday season demand peaks.
Business & Industry · Oct 16, 2026
Canada’s federal banking regulator has opened a review of the capital framework used by smaller lenders, seeking to narrow a regulatory gap that can make it harder for regional banks, credit unions and fintechs to compete with the Big Six.
Global News & Trends · Oct 15, 2026
Federal, provincial and territorial health ministers gather in Winnipeg on October 15 and 16, 2026 to negotiate the future of federal health transfers and short term funding extensions that Ottawa has announced. Provinces say more durable funding is needed to avoid looming fiscal cliffs for critical services including mental health, addictions and home care.
