• 2026 Speech From the Throne will Keep Saskatchewan Strong and Steady

  Source: Saskatchewan - Government News
  Date: 2026-10-28 02:09:00.0
  Tags: [Saskatchewan, Economy, Healthcare, Justice, Infrastructure, Governance]

  The Government of Saskatchewan delivered its 2026 Speech from the Throne, outlining a legislative agenda centered on maintaining economic stability amid global market uncertainties and highlighting over $100 billion in major projects currently underway. Premier Scott Moe's administration announced plans to introduce several new pieces of legislation, including the Safer Homes for Seniors Act, the Medical Assistance in Dying (MAID) Additional Safeguards Act prohibiting MAID for minors and sole mental illness conditions, and the Protection of Economic Infrastructure Act to prevent disruptions to critical supply chains. Additional proposed laws include the Opioids Damages Act to recover health care costs from manufacturers, the Prevention of Deceptive AI Act, and amendments to The Traffic Safety Act and The Enforcement of Maintenance Orders Act. Furthermore, the government committed to raising the provincial income tax-free threshold for a family of four above the current $65,000 level in the upcoming spring budget.

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• Ontario Strengthening Enforcement Against Illegal Cannabis Retail Operations

  Source: Ontario - Ministry of the Attorney General
  Date: 2026-10-19 16:13:00.0
  Tags: [Ontario, Justice, Public Safety, Economy, Governance]

  The Ontario government announced proposed legislative changes to grant the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) expanded enforcement authorities against illegal cannabis storefronts and online operations, including the power to conduct inspections, seize illegal products and equipment, and issue administrative monetary penalties. The measures aim to address illegal retailers, who currently account for approximately 30 per cent of cannabis sales in the province, while protecting consumers and supporting the roughly 1,800 authorized cannabis retailers operating legally across Ontario.

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• Judge orders court-appointed officers to lead sale of Baffinland's assets

  Source: Territories - Northern Affairs (Yukon, NWT, Nunavut)
  Date: 2026-10-16 19:31:21.0
  Tags: [National, Mining, Economy, Resources, Justice]

  An Ontario Superior Court judge ruled that independent, court-appointed officers will lead the sale of debt-stricken Baffinland Iron Mines Corporation's assets, siding with lenders and federal agencies such as Export Development Canada over the company's shareholders. Baffinland, which operates the Mary River Iron Mine on North Baffin Island in Nunavut, accumulated $2.6 billion in debt and sought creditor protection while facing potential closure. The mine represents a critical economic anchor for the territory, employing 1,200 workers and accounting for approximately 25 percent of Nunavut's GDP.

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• Ontario Moving to Permanent Daylight Saving Time in Parts of Northwestern Ontario

  Source: Ontario - Ministry of the Attorney General
  Date: 2026-10-13 18:00:00.0
  Tags: [Ontario, Manitoba, Justice, Governance, Economy, Indigenous]

  The Government of Ontario intends to implement a regulatory change under the Time Act by November 1, 2026, making daylight saving time permanent in Kenora and northwestern Ontario communities located west of the 90th meridian. This policy decision follows Manitoba's September 17, 2026 announcement to adopt permanent daylight saving time and aims to maintain regional alignment for businesses, families, and Indigenous communities in Ontario's central time zone. Attorney General Doug Downey and Minister of Indigenous Affairs and First Nations Economic Reconciliation Greg Rickford confirmed that extensive regional engagement revealed unanimous support for the synchronized time change to avoid economic and scheduling disruptions.

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• Sale of Baffinland's assets should be run by an independent officer, feds argue

  Source: Territories - Northern Affairs (Yukon, NWT, Nunavut)
  Date: 2026-10-09 21:52:54.0
  Tags: [National, Economy, Mining, Resources, Justice]

  Federal government lawyers, representing Export Development Canada (EDC) over a $660-million loan, argued in the Ontario Superior Court that an independent, court-appointed officer should oversee the asset sale of Baffinland Iron Mines Corp. to avoid conflicts of interest. Baffinland, which owns the Mary River Iron Mine on northern Baffin Island and employs over 1,200 workers, has been under creditor protection since May while owing $2.6 billion to 231 creditors. Baffinland's legal representation opposed the move as unprecedented and accused EDC of attempting to rewrite contract terms, leaving Ontario Superior Court Judge Jana Steele to reserve her decision in writing for a later date.

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• Sale of Baffinland's assets should be run by an independent officer, feds argues

  Source: Territories - Northern Affairs (Yukon, NWT, Nunavut)
  Date: 2026-10-09 21:52:54.0
  Tags: [National, Mining, Resources, Economy, Finance, Justice]

  Federal government lawyers and Export Development Canada (EDC) are arguing in the Ontario Superior Court that an independent, court-appointed officer should oversee the asset sale process for Baffinland Iron Mines Corp. Baffinland, which operates the Mary River Iron Mine on northern Baffin Island and employs over 1,200 workers, entered creditor protection in May owing $2.6 billion to 231 creditors and previously secured a $660-million loan from EDC to stay operational. EDC's legal representation argues that Baffinland's current operating committee faces conflicts of interest due to personal financial stakes, whereas Baffinland's counsel opposes the measure as an unprecedented attempt to rewrite contractual terms. Ontario Superior Court Judge Jana Steele has reserved her decision to be delivered in writing at a later date.

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• Nouvelle garantie de bon fonctionnement en vigueur bientôt

  Source: Quebec - Fil de presse gouvernemental
  Date: 2026-09-15 09:00:00.0
  Tags: [Quebec, Economy, Affordability, Justice]

  Beginning October 5, 2026, the Government of Quebec is implementing a new legal warranty of good working order covering 14 specific categories of household appliances and electronic devices. This statutory change mandates free repairs for these covered goods during a defined operational period, strengthening consumer protection under provincial regulations.

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