Ontario reports 183 active wildfires as evacuations expand, highways close and smoke drives Toronto air quality to very high risk.
Business
Nova Scotia backs MB Meat Company in Judique, adding inspected beef processing capacity for Cape Breton producers, retailers and customers.
Canadian dollar nears 70 US cents as rate gaps, weaker retail data and lower oil prices drive a sharp loonie selloff against the US dollar.
Canada’s 10% canned vegetable tariff starts as a temporary safeguard, excluding U.S., Mexico, Israel, Chile and developing suppliers.
Canada unveiled a C$1 trillion electricity strategy to double grid capacity by 2050, cut household costs and expand interprovincial links.
Quebec’s 2026-27 budget projects a C$8.6 billion deficit, adds targeted spending and keeps the province on track to balance its books by 2029-30.
Canada’s labor market weakened sharply in February as 84,000 jobs were lost and unemployment rose to 6.7%, led by full-time and private-sector declines.
Canada reached an agreement with Mexico to allow fresh potato shipments for consumption or processing, opening a new export channel for growers.
Canada is rolling out C$70 million in steel worker retraining and support as Ottawa expands its tariff response with broader labor and industry measures.
Leaders in New Delhi set a $50 billion trade goal for 2030 and backed a 2026 timeline for an economic pact alongside new energy and tech cooperation.
BMO survey of 1,500 adults says Canadians target C$1.7 million for retirement, up from C$1.54 million, as 36% doubt reaching it.
British Columbia’s 2026 budget raises the lowest income tax rate and expands PST to professional services, while projecting larger deficits and rising debt now.
Canada and Mexico held trade talks in Mexico City as a 370 delegate Team Canada mission sought new deals, while Ottawa named Janice Charette for CUSMA review now.
Canada PM Mark Carney launched a new auto strategy in Vaughan, Ontario, pairing EV purchase rebates, C$1.5bn charging funds and tougher 2027-2032 emissions rules.
Canada waived 2026 model year vehicles from its EV availability standard and opened a review before an Ottawa briefing on a national automotive strategy update.
Statistics Canada said GDP was flat in November after an October drop. Unemployment rose to 6.8% in December as inflation rose to 2.4%. BoC held rates at 2.25%.
Canada manufacturing PMI rose above 50 in January, ending a year of contraction as output steadied, hiring improved and business confidence strengthened modestly.
News
Ontario reports 183 active wildfires as evacuations expand, highways close and smoke drives Toronto air quality to very high risk.
Canada’s unity debate intensified after Carney warned that Alberta’s separation referendum could bring uncertainty and legal complexity.
Canada’s nuclear energy strategy targets up to 10 large reactors, with timelines for construction, planning, uranium and federal support.
Ontario schools will add mandatory exams, attendance-linked marks, approved resources and a Grade 10 financial literacy rule this fall.
Health
Travel
Immigrant visa processing for Pakistan will pause under US review measures as India continues uninterrupted under existing immigration law.
Tourism messaging is diverging as Canada reassures American travelers while some U.S. destinations quietly step back from Canada focused promotion.
Parks Canada introduces shuttle-only access and parking fees in Banff National Park to reduce traffic and protect wildlife zones this peak travel season.
U.S. Commerce figures show October 2025 arrivals down 5.7%, with Canada trips lower and main markets including the UK, Germany and South Korea among top sources.
Technology
Sports
Automotive
Canada’s EV sales rebounded in 2026, but Saskatchewan’s market share remains far below national levels despite new registration gains.
Nissan tests self-driving Ariya EV on Tokyo streets using AI, LiDAR, and radar, showcasing urban navigation tech ahead of a 2027 Japan market launch.
Toyota recalls 70,480 vehicles in Canada due to a software issue in digital dashboards that could prevent display of vital driving information.
Canada invests $22.7M to deploy 480 EV chargers in B.C., expanding public charging access as national EV sales experience a multi-month decline.
