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Bill 241, Radon Notice for Dwelling Permits, manitoba bill would require approving authorities to give dwelling-permit applicants a radon notice approved by the director, due 180 days after royal assent. Sponsored by Trevor King (PC).
Nova Scotia and Vermont signed a three-year agreement to work together on offshore wind, electricity transmission planning and regional grid integration. The partnership will share knowledge and explore ways to deliver Nova Scotia’s clean energy to New England; it can be renewed for another three years.
Prime Minister Mark Carney will travel to St. John’s, Antigua and Barbuda, from November 2 to 4, 2026, for the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting. He plans to discuss trade and investment, climate resilience, renewable energy and cooperation on geopolitical challenges with leaders from the 56-member group.
Ontario has added Colliers Project Leaders to Ontario Corps, a network of partners and volunteers that supports communities during emergencies. The firm will contribute emergency planning, evacuation and recovery expertise; the network can be mobilized within 24 to 72 hours.
Canada and the UAE launched a Strategic Partnership and signed a trade agreement after 47 days of negotiations. If implemented, the agreement is expected to take effect in 2027 and reduce or eliminate tariffs on more than 99% of current Canadian exports to the UAE. The countries also signed a defence cooperation agreement and advanced plans tied to the UAE’s $70-billion investment commitment to Canada.
Ontario introduced the Building Ontario Faster Act, 2026, which proposes changes the government says could eliminate nearly 220,000 days of permit-processing time. The measures include streamlining approvals, reducing reliance on U.S. waste-storage capacity and easing licensing barriers for workers from other provinces and territories.
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.
Bill SR-409, Paddlefish listing urged, senate resolution urges Fish and Boat Commission to evaluate adding the American paddlefish to its approved list. It is at Referred to Game & Fisheries as of October 27, 2026. Sponsored by Lisa Boscola (Democratic).
Bill HR-10916, Agencies to craft wildfire aquatic restoration strategy, bill would require the Agriculture and Interior secretaries to jointly develop a strategy to boost aquatic restoration for wildfire risk reduction and post-fire recovery. It is at Introduced as of October 26, 2026. Sponsored by Joe Neguse (D) and Brittany Pettersen.
Bill HR-10917, Forest restoration for wildfire resilience, house bill would direct the Agriculture Secretary to select landscape-scale forest restoration projects. It is at Introduced as of October 26, 2026. Sponsored by Jimmy Panetta (D).
During Prime Minister Mark Carney’s visit to Türkiye, the two countries launched a three-year strategic partnership covering trade, defence, energy and people-to-people ties. The first round of free trade agreement talks is scheduled for November 30 to December 4, 2026, and an expanded air agreement allows up to 21 weekly passenger flights and unlimited cargo flights.
Ontario is proposing changes to its producer-funded Blue Box program to make fees and contracts more predictable and improve accountability. The province also plans to consult on clearer cost reporting, recycling service requirements and options for collecting flexible plastics.
The Manitoba government is providing $100,000 toward a $141,574 project at Brandon’s Creation Nation Makerspace. The Brandon Neighbourhood Renewal Corporation will refurbish and resell donated medical equipment, while community members gain practical skills and families can buy items such as walkers and wheelchairs for less.
Bill HR-673, Study on converting detention centers, pennsylvania House resolution would direct the Joint State Government Commission to study converting immigrant detention centers to community projects and report within 12 months. It is at Referred to Intergovernmental Affairs & Operations as of October 23, 2026. Sponsored by Christopher Rabb (Democratic), Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz, Nikki Rivera, Maureen Madden, Benjamin Waxman, Emily Kinkead, Ben Sanchez, Manuel Guzman, Dan Williams, Eddie Pashinski, and Ed Neilson.
For the 2026–27 hunting season, Saskatchewan will keep mandatory chronic wasting disease (CWD) testing in designated areas and voluntary testing elsewhere. The program will provide hunters with test results and help the province track CWD in wildlife; hunters will be notified of updated requirements by October 31, 2026.
Nova Scotia reported 114 wildfires and 1,521 hectares burned from March 15 to October 15, 2026. In 2025, 179 fires burned 8,408 hectares; the province says investments in aircraft, equipment and expertise helped crews respond and protect communities.
Nova Scotia crews responded to 114 wildfires that burned 1,521 hectares between March 15 and October 15, compared with 179 fires and 8,408 hectares in 2025. The province says investments in aircraft, equipment and staff strengthened its response, while rainfall eased fire conditions later in the season.
Canada and Türkiye have launched a three-year action plan to strengthen their partnership, including efforts to reach a free trade agreement and ratify an air transport agreement. The plan also covers energy and climate cooperation, defence and security, and regular government and cultural exchanges.
Ontario plans to introduce legislation to streamline environmental assessments for the Highway 69 widening between Parry Sound and Sudbury. If passed, it could speed up the remaining 68 kilometres by up to five years, with construction potentially starting as early as next year.
Bill S-237, Cities and Municipalities Day Act, the bill would declare a national Cities and Municipalities Day. It is at Consideration in committee as of October 22, 2026. Sponsored by Éric Forest (Senator).
