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Great Place To Work published its 2026 provincial Best Workplaces lists on October 23, highlighting 375 recognized employers and survey responses from more than 117,000 Canadian workers. The release underlines where Canadian employers are investing in culture as inflation, skills shortages and AI reshape hiring and retention.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Standing Buffalo Dakota Nation and Carry the Kettle First Nation have formally asked Bell Canada and governments to pause construction of a large AI data centre near Regina, citing inadequate consultation, potential impacts on water and treaty rights, and the need for environmental and cultural assessments.
Calgary based Suncor Energy agreed to sell its interests in the Terra Nova, White Rose and West White Rose offshore projects to London based Ithaca Energy for C$1.2 billion in upfront cash plus contingent payments, a deal that accelerates Ithaca's first international expansion and frees Suncor to boost shareholder returns and focus on core assets in Alberta.
A busy week for Canada’s economy starts Monday with Quebec’s provincial election and builds toward key statistics and corporate results that could shape markets and policy. Analysts will be watching trade figures, an industry aviation conference, Aritzia’s quarterly report and Statistics Canada’s September jobs release.
Ottawa’s decision to list the proposed Pacific Link pipeline as Canada’s first Project of National Interest has heightened immediate business calculations and political tensions, with industry, provincial leaders and Indigenous groups all recalibrating plans for jobs, investment and consultation.
With the federal government fast tracking the Pacific Link pipeline, Canadian oil producers and contractors are preparing for major capital bills to expand output and transport capacity. Analysts warn the move will push spending into the tens of billions and reshape regional labour markets and provincial finances.
MediaTek has launched the Dimensity 9600 Pro, built using TSMC's advanced 2-nanometre technology, as chipmakers race to bring faster generative AI processing directly onto premium smartphones.
London-based Mantic has raised $25 million after its AI forecasting system outperformed human competitors in a major prediction tournament, drawing interest from businesses, government agencies and financial firms.
The Bank of Japan has raised its policy rate to 1.25%, its highest level in 31 years, as inflation risks increase. Yet the yen weakened after the decision, highlighting uncertainty over how quickly Japan will continue tightening monetary policy.