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New Brunswick’s surplus power sales to U.S. could close Irving Paper, firm warns
Source: New Brunswick - Regional News
Date: 2026-10-30 15:32:23.0
Tags: [New Brunswick, Energy, Industry, Economy, Governance]J.D. Irving Ltd. executive Mark Mosher warned that a policy change by New Brunswick's Crown-owned electric utility, NB Power, could force the closure of the Irving Paper mill and increase operational costs by an estimated $10 million annually. The policy shift allows NB Power to sell its excess surplus electricity to out-of-province and U.S. buyers at market rates first, forcing in-province industrial clients to rely on more expensive excess power. Energy Minister Rene Legacy stated that the provincial Liberal government will not intervene or reverse the regulatory decision, leaving the matter to be reviewed through an application submitted by J.D. Irving Ltd. to the New Brunswick Energy and Utilities Board.
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Province-Wide Red Tape Reduction Consultations to Support Actions to Make Government Services Easier, Faster and More Responsive
Source: Newfoundland & Labrador - Government Releases
Date: 2026-10-30 13:55:46.0
Tags: [Newfoundland and Labrador, Economy, Industry, Governance]The Government of Newfoundland and Labrador launched a province-wide red tape reduction consultation initiative, running until November 20, 2026, aimed at moving the province's ranking from an F to an A on the Canadian Federation of Independent Business annual Red Tape Report Card. Led by Minister of Government Services and Minister of Red Tape Reduction Lloyd Parrott, the initiative builds on Budget 2026 measures such as the introduction of Bill 23, the Regulatory Improvement and Efficiency Act, and the establishment of a dedicated Red Tape Reduction Office and a Deputy Ministers' Steering Committee. Practical reforms already implemented include a One Project, One Review environmental assessment framework with the Federal Government, simplified fish processing licence and home repair assistance applications, and an online driver's licence photo renewal service via MyGovNL.
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S-3 (45-1) - An Act to amend the Weights and Measures Act, the Electricity and Gas Inspection Act, the Weights and Measures Regulations and the Electricity and Gas Inspection Regulations
Source: Parliament of Canada (LEGISinfo)
Date: 2026-10-23 09:55:28.0
Tags: [National, Governance, Industry, Economy]Bill S-3, titled An Act to amend the Weights and Measures Act, the Electricity and Gas Inspection Act, the Weights and Measures Regulations and the Electricity and Gas Inspection Regulations, is a Senate Government Bill sponsored by Senator Pierre Moreau during the 1st session of the 45th Parliament. The legislation successfully passed through the Senate and first reading in the House of Commons, and is currently undergoing debate at second reading in the House of Commons. The bill aims to update regulatory frameworks governing measurement, weights, and electricity and gas inspections enforced by Measurement Canada.
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Carney government has no launch date planned for proposed sovereign wealth fund
Source: CBC Politics
Date: 2026-10-21 08:00:00.0
Tags: [National, Economy, Finance, Infrastructure, Industry, Governance]Nearly six months after Prime Minister Mark Carney announced plans to create the Canada Strong Fund—a proposed national sovereign wealth fund backed by $25 billion in seed funding over three years—the federal government has yet to establish a launch date or finalize its operational details. Administered as an arm's-length Crown corporation, the fund is intended to invest domestically in energy, infrastructure, agriculture, and technology alongside private investors, while introducing a retail investment product for ordinary Canadians. Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne's office indicated that a significant update, including leadership announcements and mandate reviews to prevent overlap with existing entities like the Canada Growth Fund and Canada Infrastructure Bank, will be provided in the upcoming fall budget.
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U.S. 'monitoring' Canada for signs of midterm election interference, ambassador says
Source: CBC Politics
Date: 2026-10-14 21:15:55.0
Tags: [National, Ontario, Trade, Economy, Governance, Industry]U.S. Ambassador to Canada Pete Hoekstra announced that American officials are closely monitoring Canadian politicians for signs of election interference ahead of the Nov. 3 U.S. midterm elections. Hoekstra cited political advertisements run by the province of Ontario during the 2025 World Series and comments made by federal officials including Industry Minister Mélanie Joly and former prime minister Justin Trudeau. Joly pushed back against the allegations, stating that Canada does not engage in election interference and that her recent U.S. visits focused solely on attracting investments from American companies. Meanwhile, White House trade adviser Peter Navarro warned that Canada would face severe repercussions if it attempts to lobby or influence elections in border states regarding ongoing tariff disputes.
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Liberals look to amend 31 laws at once in attempt to reduce red tape
Source: CBC Politics
Date: 2026-10-07 20:55:26.0
Tags: [National, Governance, Economy, Industry, Agriculture]The Liberal government introduced Bill S-7, a legislative package designed to amend 31 federal laws simultaneously to reduce bureaucratic red tape following a cross-departmental regulatory review ordered by Prime Minister Mark Carney in July 2025. Treasury Board President Shafqat Ali confirmed the legislation targets areas identified by federal departments, including fertilizer regulations, bankruptcy procedures, Canadian Dairy Commission appointments, animal waste management, and the adoption of electronic tools and new technologies.
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S-7 (45-1) - Cutting Red Tape for All Canadians Act
Source: Parliament of Canada (LEGISinfo)
Date: 2026-10-07 00:00:00.0
Tags: [National, Governance, Economy, Industry]Senator Pierre Moreau introduced Senate Government Bill S-7, titled the Cutting Red Tape for All Canadians Act, for first reading in the Senate of Canada. The legislation is designed to modernize certain regulatory and administrative processes across federal jurisdictions. The bill is currently at the second reading stage in the Senate following its introduction.
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Public Advisory: Help Shape Newfoundland and Labrador’s Rural Revitalization Strategy
Source: Newfoundland & Labrador - Government Releases
Date: 2026-09-22 14:30:58.0
Tags: [Newfoundland and Labrador, Economy, Industry, Infrastructure, Governance]The Government of Newfoundland and Labrador, through the Department of Jobs, Growth and Rural Development, has launched a public engagement process to shape the province's new Rural Revitalization Strategy. Municipalities, Indigenous governments, businesses, and local leaders are invited to provide feedback via the online platform EngageNL, in-person and virtual consultation sessions, or written submissions sent to the Natural Resources Building in St. John's. The initiative aims to address regional economic challenges, strengthen local leadership, and establish measures of success for sustainable rural communities and population growth.
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Carney says he's still 'regularly' speaking with Trump despite latest trade rift
Source: CBC Politics
Date: 2026-09-10 20:35:40.0
Tags: [National, Trade, Economy, Industry, Governance]Prime Minister Mark Carney stated he remains in regular communication with U.S. President Donald Trump despite a breakdown in bilateral trade negotiations and subsequent 50 per cent U.S. tariffs implemented on hundreds of Canadian goods. In response to the U.S. levies, Canada instituted reciprocal tariffs on an equivalent value of U.S. imports, prompting the Trump administration to announce further tariffs and selective import bans. Despite stalled trade talks, Carney emphasized that Canada is prepared to strike a fair, mutually beneficial deal while continuing diplomatic engagement on international security and energy issues concerning Ukraine and Iran.
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Carney warns of tough times ahead in national address as retaliatory tariffs kick in
Source: CBC Politics
Date: 2026-09-08 13:58:45.0
Tags: [National, Trade, Economy, Industry, Governance]Prime Minister Mark Carney released a national video address warning Canadians of economic hardships following the implementation of retaliatory tariffs valued at $27.8 billion against the United States. The countermeasures match a 50 per cent U.S. tariff levied on nearly $28 billion of Canadian goods—including steel, aluminum, auto, lumber, honey, hockey sticks, milk, and cheese—after trade negotiations broke down over U.S. demands restricting Canada's external trade and cultural protections. Ottawa's dollar-for-dollar reciprocal tariffs range between 15 and 50 per cent, as the federal government pivots toward securing new trade agreements with international partners to reduce reliance on the United States.
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Frechette holds mid-campaign cabinet meeting ahead of counter-tariffs
Source: Global News Politics
Date: 2026-09-06 21:40:26.0
Tags: [Quebec, National, Trade, Economy, Industry, Governance]Quebec Premier Christine Fréchette called a special virtual cabinet meeting for Monday, putting her provincial election campaign temporarily on hold ahead of retaliatory Canadian tariffs taking effect on September 8, 2026. The counter-tariffs, ranging from 15 to 50 per cent on U.S. goods including dairy, steel, copper, and select beauty products, are a direct response to U.S. President Donald Trump's 50 per cent tariffs on $28 billion worth of Canadian goods. The federal government previously briefed its advisory committee on Canada-U.S. economic relations—including chief U.S. trade negotiator Janice Charette—on planned support for affected workers and businesses, while federal and provincial opposition leaders criticized the timing as political positioning.
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Carney names Dominic Barton as chair of Invest in Canada, replaces CEO
Source: CBC Politics
Date: 2026-08-31 22:37:00.0
Tags: [National, Economy, Trade, Industry, Governance]Prime Minister Mark Carney's government overhauled the leadership of the federal foreign investment agency Invest in Canada, appointing former ambassador Dominic Barton as chair of the board of directors and Gurinder Grewal as chief executive officer. Grewal replaces outgoing CEO Laurel Broten, who submitted her resignation effective September 1, nearly four years into a five-year term with no public explanation provided. The leadership restructuring occurs two weeks before Carney's inaugural investment summit in Toronto, where federal officials and major domestic funds like the Canada Pension Plan Investment Board and Public Sector Pension Investment Board aim to pitch international investors on Canadian economic projects.
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What went wrong with U.S. trade talks, according to Canada's chief negotiator
Source: CBC Politics
Date: 2026-08-28 21:00:00.0
Tags: [National, Trade, Economy, Industry, Culture, Governance]Canada's chief U.S. trade negotiator Janice Charette disputed claims made by U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick and U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer regarding the collapse of bilateral trade talks. Charette maintained that Canada consistently raised concerns regarding medium- and heavy-duty trucks—such as Ford's F-series pickups and General Motors' Silverado—throughout the week rather than introducing them as a last-minute tactic to kill the deal. Furthermore, Charette confirmed that U.S. negotiators repeatedly pushed to remove Canadian French-language discoverability rules on streaming platforms like Netflix and sought to restrict Canada's sovereignty in establishing future free trade agreements with third-party nations. In response to the breakdown in negotiations and U.S. President Donald Trump's implementation of 50 per cent tariffs, the federal government announced retaliatory tariffs matching $27.6 billion on comparable U.S. goods and rolled out a $7.5 billion support package for affected Canadian workers and businesses.
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