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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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
Permits for vendors under the RSTA would be replaced by a registration requirement, so vendors would register as Retail Sales Tax vendors using the existing registration process and no permits would be issued.
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.
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.
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.
Bill SB-1497, Bill bars corporate political spending, senators propose a bill to bar corporations and LLCs from election spending, with charter-forfeiture penalties, restoration rules, and a 60-day effective date. It is at Referred to State Government as of October 26, 2026. Sponsored by Timothy Kearney (Democratic), Nikil Saval, Christine Tartaglione, Carolyn Comitta, Arthur Haywood, John Kane, Jay Costa, Amanda Cappelletti, Maria Collett, and Lindsey Williams.
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.
President Donald Trump proclaimed October 2026 National Seafood Month, calling on Americans to recognize the people and businesses behind the U.S. seafood industry. The proclamation cites nearly 8.5 billion pounds of seafood produced each year, more than one million jobs, and over $173 billion in commerce, along with actions to expand fishing access and support fishing communities.
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.
