• Fort Simpson organization pushes for relief funds for businesses impacted by wildfires

  Source: Territories - Northern Affairs (Yukon, NWT, Nunavut)
  Date: 2026-10-02 10:00:00.0
  Tags: [National, Economy, Emergency, Climate, Industry]

  The Dehcho Business Development Centre is lobbying the federal government and the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency for a flexible $1 million relief fund to distribute to businesses impacted by summer wildfires in communities like Fort Simpson and Wrigley, Northwest Territories. The territorial government rejected a similar proposal, directing applicants instead to the Department of Industry, Tourism and Investment's existing entrepreneur support stream for case-by-case reviews. Affected local enterprises, such as the construction business E&R Ventures owned by Howard Hardisty, suffered extensive property and equipment losses valued at approximately $125,000 during the evacuations and prolonged wildfire smoke.

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• Nova Scotia’s government spent a record $1.9 billion outside of the budget process

  Source: Nova Scotia - Halifax & Regional News
  Date: 2026-09-24 17:50:09.0
  Tags: [Nova Scotia, Finance, Economy, Emergency]

  The Government of Nova Scotia announced that it spent a record $1.9 billion outside of the regular budget process through additional appropriations during the 2025-26 fiscal year. Finance Minister John Lohr stated that this off-budget spending contributed to a record-high provincial deficit of $1.4 billion, driven by total spending of $19.4 billion against revenues of just under $18 billion. Specific unbudgeted expenditures cited include $40.4 million for public works projects and $13.8 million for emergency management related to the 2025 wildfire season.

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• B.C. economy shows resilience in first quarterly report

  Source: British Columbia - Government News
  Date: 2026-09-14 19:30:00.0
  Tags: [British Columbia, Economy, Finance, Taxation, Infrastructure, Emergency]

  British Columbia's First Quarterly Report for 2026-2027 projects a provincial deficit of $13.8 billion—$450 million higher than Budget 2026—driven by an intense wildfire season with fire-management expenditures forecast at $614 million higher than budget and $458 million in higher refundable tax credits. Total provincial revenue is forecast at $86.3 billion, bolstered by corporate and personal income taxes, while real GDP growth for 2026 is forecast at 0.9% amid U.S. tariffs and global volatility. Taxpayer-supported capital spending is maintained at $12.9 billion for projects including the Quw’utsun Valley Hospital, the new St. Paul’s Hospital, and Highway 1 Colquitz River Bridges widening, alongside eight newly approved major capital projects.

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• Supporting B.C. tech strengthens general aviation emergency response

  Source: British Columbia - Government News
  Date: 2026-09-10 16:15:00.0
  Tags: [British Columbia, Economy, Technology, Energy, Infrastructure, Emergency]

  Abbotsford-based Fast Air will receive up to $1 million through the B.C. Integrated Marketplace to test a mobile battery and solar power system developed by Richmond-based Holinova at the Abbotsford International Airport. The project replaces traditional diesel-powered backup generators with clean battery storage to power ground equipment and aircraft charging needs during grid disruptions. This initiative is the second project launched under the Forestry Innovation and Emergency Management Testbed and forms part of the provincial Look West economic strategy to support aerospace and technology sectors while ensuring uninterrupted general aviation emergency responses, such as wildfire and medical transport.

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