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.
Business & Industry · Oct 15, 2026
On October 15, 2026, investors and business leaders in Canada faced a packed domestic calendar, with major bank earnings, corporate dividend dates and a Bank of Canada policy meeting window converging to shape markets and business planning into the final quarter.
Global News & Trends · Oct 14, 2026
Foreign Minister Anita Anand told reporters in New Delhi on October 14, 2026 that Ottawa is racing to finalise a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement with India before the end of the year, part of a broader strategy to lessen Canada’s reliance on the United States and deepen ties with non US partners.
Business & Industry · Oct 14, 2026
The federal government announced a major expansion of regional AI supports on October 14, 2026, directing roughly half a billion dollars to help small and medium sized firms buy, build and scale Canadian AI products. Officials said the move aims to boost commercialization, attract investment and keep AI jobs and supply chains inside Canada.
Business & Industry · Oct 13, 2026
Vancouver based Uniserve changed its TSX Venture trading symbol to COMP on October 13, 2026, a public signal of a strategic shift from managed telecom services toward compute, cloud and data centre infrastructure aimed at serving AI and data intensive workloads in Canada.
Global News & Trends · Oct 12, 2026
With Alberta set to vote on Oct. 19 on whether to begin a legal process toward a binding referendum on leaving Canada, Prime Minister Mark Carney delivered a public appeal for national unity on Oct. 12. The vote also includes multiple questions on immigration and provincial powers, raising constitutional, economic and reconciliation concerns.
Business & Industry · Oct 12, 2026
Stelco has begun issuing layoff notices at its Hamilton steelworks even after the federal industry minister gave the company five business days to present a compliance plan under the Investment Canada Act. The dispute raises fresh questions about foreign ownership, trade policy and enforcement tools for protecting Canadian jobs.
Global News & Trends · Oct 11, 2026
On October 11, 2026, Prime Minister Mark Carney told the U.S. president Canada supports an announced agreement to halt strikes on energy infrastructure in Ukraine, and Ottawa said it will increase oil and diesel exports to the United States as allies weigh the plan.
Business & Industry · Oct 11, 2026
Canada’s new Productivity Mega Deduction is shifting the financing calculus for major energy infrastructure, South Bow executives told investors, renewing momentum behind the company’s proposed Prairie Connector pipeline as Ottawa seeks to lure global capital.
Global News & Trends · Oct 10, 2026
The federal government published a Canada Gazette order on October 10, 2026 renewing temporary immigration and travel restrictions tied to the Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak, keeping visa and document processing paused for travellers from the Democratic Republic of Congo, Uganda and South Sudan through late November.
Global News & Trends · Oct 10, 2026
The Canada Gazette published an order on October 10, 2026 extending temporary immigration measures tied to Ebola risk for certain applicants who last resided in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, South Sudan or Uganda, while keeping exemptions and review mechanisms in place.
