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Montreal left the 2026 World Cup host race over funding concerns, while Toronto and Vancouver accepted FIFA rules on branding, vending and event zones.
World Cup host nations align Ebola public health travel rules covering screening, quarantine and entry restrictions for affected regions.
Canada unveiled a C$1 trillion electricity strategy to double grid capacity by 2050, cut household costs and expand interprovincial links.
Federal benefit payments in Canada cluster in June and July 2026 as a one-time top-up gives way to higher quarterly aid for eligible households.
Canada will spend C$200 million over 10 years on a Nova Scotia launch pad, backing sovereign space access and a domestic route to satellite launches.
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Canada unveiled a C$1 trillion electricity strategy to double grid capacity by 2050, cut household costs and expand interprovincial links.
Quebec’s 2026-27 budget projects a C$8.6 billion deficit, adds targeted spending and keeps the province on track to balance its books by 2029-30.
Canada’s labor market weakened sharply in February as 84,000 jobs were lost and unemployment rose to 6.7%, led by full-time and private-sector declines.
Canada reached an agreement with Mexico to allow fresh potato shipments for consumption or processing, opening a new export channel for growers.
Canada is rolling out C$70 million in steel worker retraining and support as Ottawa expands its tariff response with broader labor and industry measures.
Leaders in New Delhi set a $50 billion trade goal for 2030 and backed a 2026 timeline for an economic pact alongside new energy and tech cooperation.
BMO survey of 1,500 adults says Canadians target C$1.7 million for retirement, up from C$1.54 million, as 36% doubt reaching it.
British Columbia’s 2026 budget raises the lowest income tax rate and expands PST to professional services, while projecting larger deficits and rising debt now.
Automotive
Travel
U.S. Commerce figures show October 2025 arrivals down 5.7%, with Canada trips lower and main markets including the UK, Germany and South Korea among top sources.
Technology
Canada said the NRC will invest over C$900 million in defence R&D, launching a drone innovation hub, backing quantum projects and expanding SME support.
Sports
Montreal left the 2026 World Cup host race over funding concerns, while Toronto and Vancouver accepted FIFA rules on branding, vending and event zones.


