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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The WHO is warning of a potential global shortage of 11.1 million health workers by 2030, while around a quarter of doctors are expected to retire within the next decade as ageing populations increase demand for care.
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.
Toyota estimates it could spend around $6.4 billion annually from 2028 to modernise factories, accelerating automation and robotics as the global auto industry confronts labour shortages, ageing plants and rising manufacturing costs.