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.
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Finance Minister Peter Bethlenfalvy will hold a media availability after delivering the 2026 Ontario Economic Outlook and Fiscal Review in the legislature. The advisory does not provide details about the review’s contents or the timing of the media availability.
Ontario and OLG have launched a competition to bring up to three new casino operators to Niagara, with more than $3 billion in direct gaming investment planned over 20 years. Each operator must invest at least $1.5 billion and pay a $100 million entrance fee; the province says the expansion could support more than 10,000 construction jobs.
Canada and the UAE signed a trade agreement and launched a broader partnership covering areas such as energy, defence, technology and diplomacy. The trade deal is expected to take effect in 2027, while new investment and logistics agreements aim to deepen economic ties.
Nova Scotia is investing $1.48 million in nine regional partners for the 2026–27 fiscal year to provide coordinated support to businesses. Their service areas include about 49,500 businesses—roughly three-quarters of the province’s total—and the partners will help with business navigation, expansion and regional coordination.
Saskatchewan is urging federal parties to advance Bill C-264 and end the tanker ban on British Columbia’s north coast. The province says expanded export access could improve market options for Western Canadian oil, including access to Asian markets, and support investment and economic growth.
An Act to Amend the Property Assessment and Taxation Act
Bill 55, An Act to Amend the Property Assessment and Taxation Act, bill would let a taxing authority seek court transfer of title for unsold tax-sale property, with notice to owners and interests. It is at 1st Reading as of October 27, 2026. Sponsored by Caroline Wawzonek.
Revival Act aims to unlock unclaimed funds
Bill PR58, Revival Act aims to unlock unclaimed funds, bill would revive 5028833 Ontario Ltd. It is at First Reading as of October 27, 2026. Sponsored by Pang, Billy.
Bill revives dissolved company to handle property
Bill PR61, Bill revives dissolved company to handle property, lawmakers would revive Befana Investments Ltd. It is at First Reading as of October 27, 2026. Sponsored by Firin, Mohamed.
Nearly 200 First Nations Chiefs and leaders met with the Prime Minister and provincial and territorial premiers to discuss shared priorities. The federal government will explore a First Nations Sovereign Wealth Fund and announced funding for Indigenous jobs, emergency preparedness, policing and community safety.
The Nova Scotia Boatbuilders Association will receive $366,000 from the Community Economic Development Fund to promote local boatbuilding companies. The support will fund trade shows and missions, trade publications, online communications and strategic partnerships.
The Nova Scotia Boatbuilders Association will receive $366,000 from the Community Economic Development Fund to promote local boatbuilding and repair businesses through trade shows, trade publications, online outreach and partnerships. The province says stronger sector capacity could help businesses reach new markets and compete for small-vessel defence work.
Modifies scope of New Jersey Regulatory Flexibility Act related to economic impact of rules on small businesses and small local government units.
Bill S-4904. Sponsored by Anthony M. Bucco (Republican).
Requires State agencies to file notice of intent for proposed rules with certain economic impacts.
Bill A-5734. Sponsored by Maureen Rowan (Democratic), Alexander Schnall, and Cody Miller.
Temporary authorization for skill games
Bill SB-1488, Temporary authorization for skill games, pennsylvania Senate bill would temporarily authorize skill games through April 13, 2027. It is at Referred to Community, Economic & Recreational Development as of October 26, 2026. Sponsored by Michele Brooks (Republican), Doug Mastriano, David Argall, Scott Hutchinson, and Tracy Pennycuick.
Senate honors Chamber of Business and Industry
Bill SR-402, Senate honors Chamber of Business and Industry, senate would recognize the Chamber for being named 2026 State Chamber of the Year by the National Association of State Chambers. It is at Referred to Rules & Executive Nominations as of October 26, 2026. Sponsored by Greg Rothman (Republican), Michele Brooks, Gene Yaw, Sharif Street, Elder Vogel, Tracy Pennycuick, Nicholas Miller, Daniel Laughlin, Camera Bartolotta, Lisa Baker, Judith Ward, Lynda Schlegel Culver, Kristin Phillips-Hill, and Patrick Stefano.
Universal Savings Accounts for Health Care
Bill HR-10908, Universal Savings Accounts for Health Care, house bill would create universal savings accounts and require more health-care transparency, expanding patient rights. It is at Introduced as of October 26, 2026. Sponsored by Michael Cloud (R).
Aid expansion for disadvantaged and veteran farmers
Bill HR-10914, Aid expansion for disadvantaged and veteran farmers, a bill would expand assistance for disadvantaged and veteran farmers; referred to the House Agriculture Committee. It is at Introduced as of October 26, 2026. Sponsored by Jennifer McClellan (D), Andrea Salinas, and Shontel Brown.
Preservatives trigger adulteration rule
Bill HR-10913, Preservatives trigger adulteration rule, bill would amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to treat foods containing certain preservatives as adulterated. It is at Introduced as of October 26, 2026. Sponsored by Nancy Mace (R).
Study on converting detention centers
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.