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 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.
Global News & Trends · Oct 8, 2026
Global Affairs Canada said it revised its participation at an EU DisinfoLab conference in Vilnius after panels were reframed, a move that followed reported lobbying by the U.S. State Department and has prompted debate over research independence and alliance politics.
Business & Industry · Oct 6, 2026
The federal government is advancing legislation to convert the Defence Investment Agency into a Crown corporation, a change Ottawa says could speed military buys and expand domestic defence production. Industry leaders warn the move could ease procurement but raise new questions about oversight and transparency.

Technology & Innovation · Sep 18, 2026
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.