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Saskatchewan’s 2026 throne speech outlines proposed laws on health care, seniors’ care, public safety, artificial intelligence and other issues. The government also says it will raise the $65,000 income-tax threshold for a family of four in the spring budget, while reporting more than 60 major projects worth over $100 billion are underway.
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.
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.
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.
Bill SB-1507, Collusive Algorithms Act bans pricing AI, the bill would ban collusive pricing AI and shared AI in Pennsylvania. It is at Referred to Consumer Protection & Professional Licensure as of October 27, 2026. Sponsored by Nick Pisciottano (Democratic), Vincent Hughes, Arthur Haywood, Christine Tartaglione, Jay Costa, John Kane, Timothy Kearney, and Amanda Cappelletti.
Bill SB-1508, Drivers must yield to blue LED warning devices, the bill would permit authorized highway workers and emergency responders to use blue LED warning devices visible from 2,000 feet. It is at Referred to Transportation as of October 27, 2026. Sponsored by Scott Hutchinson (Republican), Doug Mastriano, Tracy Pennycuick, Patrick Stefano, and Lynda Schlegel Culver.
Bill SB-1506, Protect Our Games Act shields gamers, lawmakers would require game operators to give 60 days' notice before ending services and offer refunds, patches, or offline access; enforcement would be by the Attorney General or district attorneys. It is at Referred to Consumer Protection & Professional Licensure as of October 27, 2026. Sponsored by John Kane (Democratic), Jay Costa, and Timothy Kearney.
Bill C-40, Strengthening Canada's Defence Sector Act, a new federal defence-focused corporation could speed up buying and loans for defence and national security. It is at Second reading as of October 26, 2026. Sponsored by Joël Lightbound (Minister of Government Transformation, Public Works and Procurement and Quebec Lieutenant).
Bill HR-10915, NIST to develop cloud cybersecurity standards, lawmakers would require the NIST Director to develop cloud cybersecurity standards. It is at Introduced as of October 26, 2026. Sponsored by Richard McCormick (R).
Bill SB-1505, Artificial intelligence barred from school-based mental health, pennsylvania legislation would bar AI from delivering school-based mental health services, taking effect 60 days after enactment. It is at Referred to Education as of October 26, 2026. Sponsored by Nicholas Miller (Democratic), Jay Costa, Christine Tartaglione, Amanda Cappelletti, and Nick Pisciottano.
Canada will host a Canada-EU summit in Montréal on October 29 and 30, 2026, with Prime Minister Mark Carney and senior EU leaders. They plan to advance cooperation in areas including trade, technology, energy, and security, with stated goals of expanding markets and opportunities and lowering costs for consumers.
Crown Prince Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan will visit Ottawa on October 26–27, 2026, to discuss expanding Canada-UAE cooperation in areas including trade, security, energy, critical minerals and technology. The talks build on a foreign investment agreement now in force and a trade agreement whose negotiations concluded in July, as well as a UAE commitment to invest $70 billion in Canada.
Ontario plans to consult on digital provincial credentials starting in late 2026, then introduce a digital Ontario Photo Card before considering digital driver’s licences and health cards. The government intends to introduce legislation in late 2027 to protect residents’ right to use physical identification; digital credentials would be optional.
Bill S-10724, Rural water cyber plan proposed with audits, bill would require rural water utilities to adopt a cybersecurity action plan and report breaches within 24 hours. It is at REFERRED TO RULES as of October 23, 2026. Sponsored by Rachel May (Democratic).
An executive order directs federal housing agencies to pursue steps that could lower mortgage costs, including pilot programs for canceling mortgage insurance and accepting alternative title reviews on eligible refinances. It also sets a 180-day deadline for recommendations on factory-built housing and directs the Agriculture and Veterans Affairs departments to reduce rates on their direct home loans, subject to law and available funding.
The president directed the Commerce Secretary and U.S. Trade Representative to pursue or continue agreements with foreign trading partners over wind turbine imports, citing national security concerns. They must provide a progress update within 180 days, while Commerce monitors imports; existing tariffs remain unchanged.
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.
Bill C-22, Lawful Access Act, 2026, the bill would let authorities demand and keep certain online data. It is at Second reading as of October 22, 2026. Sponsored by Gary Anandasangaree (Minister of Public Safety).
Bill HR-10905, Bill bans facial-recognition pricing at large stores, lawmakers would ban individualized, dynamic, and facial-recognition pricing in a bill targeting large retail food stores and online platforms. It is at Introduced as of October 22, 2026. Sponsored by Eugene Vindman (D).
Bill HR-10897, Ride-hail driver accounts verification bill, bill would require digital verification to curb unauthorized driver account use and assaults on ride-hailing platforms. It is at Introduced as of October 22, 2026. Sponsored by Christopher Smith (R) and Thomas Suozzi.
