Prime Minister Mark Carney and Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan welcomed the signing of a Canada-UAE trade agreement negotiated in 47 days. They also launched a strategic partnership covering areas such as trade, energy, defence and technology, and discussed progress toward the UAE’s commitment to invest $70 billion in Canada.
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Ontario is proposing legislative and regulatory changes for the province’s 58 local electricity utilities as demand and infrastructure needs grow. The plan includes 10-year utility plans, more joint purchasing and shared services, stronger board governance, and a ban on winter disconnections for some residents served by unit sub-meter providers; the changes require legislative approval.
Infrastructure bill speeds approvals, cuts red tape
Bill 140, Infrastructure bill speeds approvals, cuts red tape, bill would create a special environmental assessment for a Highway 69 expansion. It is at Second Reading as of October 28, 2026. Sponsored by Khanjin, Hon. Andrea.
The Act would be amended to allow the Minister of Infrastructure to require specified underground infrastructure owners and operators to provide information for a provincial underground infrastructure map. The changes would permit delegation of data collection to Infrastructure Ontario, extend specified FIPPA protections, and enable administrative monetary penalties.
Developer Contributions (Infrastructure Delivery) Bill
Developer Contributions (Infrastructure Delivery) Bill. It is at 2nd reading as of March 19, 2027. Sponsored by James Naish (Labour).
Greater Sudbury will receive up to $45.3 million for water and wastewater upgrades after committing to eliminate development charges for all housing types from March 30, 2026, to March 31, 2029. The city estimates the fee break and infrastructure investment could unlock 3,320 homes; the funding depends on required agreements and approvals.
Essex County municipalities are set to receive up to $105.8 million for housing-related infrastructure in exchange for reducing or eliminating development charges on all housing types. The reductions vary by municipality and could lower the cost of building a home by up to $40,862; funding depends on agreements and project approvals.
Windsor and Tecumseh will receive up to $84.4 million through the Development Charge Reduction Program after committing to lower development charges for all housing types from March 30, 2026, to March 31, 2029. The cuts are intended to lower homebuilding costs, while the funding will support roads, stormwater systems and sewer infrastructure needed for housing growth.
Design and technical specifications in capital infrastructure procurements would be required to support domestic goods and services, and public sector entities would need to ensure this requirement is met.
Resilience Bond for Flood and Water Infrastructure
Bill A-5707, Resilience Bond for Flood and Water Infrastructure, bill would authorize up to $5 billion in state bonds for flood protection and water infrastructure, subject to voter approval, with labor agreements and grants for local governments. It is at Introduced, Referred to Assembly Environment and Solid Waste Committee as of October 22, 2026. Sponsored by James Kennedy (Democratic).
Reduce crime on public transit
Bill HR-10902, Reduce crime on public transit, a bill to reduce crime on public transportation has been introduced and referred to the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee. It is at Introduced as of October 22, 2026. Sponsored by Jefferson Van Drew (R).
Ontario and Canada announced $8.7 billion in investments and measures for steel, automotive manufacturing and critical-mineral development. The plan includes steel-sector support over five years, up to $2.5 billion for auto projects over two years, and up to $1 billion for Ring of Fire road infrastructure over three years.
Social housing credits fuel workforce housing
Bill S-4845, Social housing credits fuel workforce housing, state lawmakers would create a Social Housing Program and a new Infrastructure Bank Fund. It is at Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee as of October 19, 2026. Sponsored by Brian Stack (Democratic), Teresa Ruiz, and Angela Mcknight.
Premier Tim Houston will meet Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners in Copenhagen on October 18, following discussions at the Canada Investment Summit. Nova Scotia showcased 20 energy, mining and infrastructure projects at the summit; the release says the first phase of its Wind West plan could advance up to five gigawatts of offshore wind and attract $45 billion to $75 billion in investment and economic activity.
Manitoba has fully disbursed its $15-million contribution to the Thompson Regional Airport rehabilitation, a project led by the airport authority and valued at more than $105 million. The work includes a new terminal, upgrades to non-airside infrastructure and an extension of municipal sewage services; the province also spent about $2.8 million to realign the airport access road from Provincial Road 391.
More than $73.5 million in joint federal and provincial funding will support 10 Saskatchewan projects to improve water, wastewater, sewer and drainage infrastructure. The work includes sewer connections for about 124 homes in La Ronge and upgrades in Yorkton that could support growth equivalent to 7,150 additional housing units.
Prime Minister Mark Carney spoke with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and offered condolences for people killed in Russia’s latest attacks on civilians and energy infrastructure. Carney reaffirmed Canada’s support for Ukraine and called on Russia to stop striking energy infrastructure and respect the energy ceasefire.
Saskatchewan’s government and municipal leaders are traveling to Ottawa on October 6 and 7 to ask for more flexibility in federal cost-shared infrastructure programs. The province says current programs are narrower than earlier funding, which supported more than $2 billion in 460 municipal projects.
October 13, 2023, Integrated Infrastructure Services report IIS01767, Asset Rationalization Framework and Pilot Review
Bill QJ6ZD3 october 13, 2023, Integrated Infrastructure Services report IIS01767, Asset Rationalization Framework and Pilot Review. It is at Council decision as of October 6, 2026. Sponsored by Janz.
Council to receive Infrastructure budget report
Bill EC2026-0673, Council to receive Infrastructure budget report, executive Committee moves Council to receive Infrastructure Services' 2023–2025 budget overview for the corporate record. It is at Committee decision as of October 5, 2026.