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On November 1, 2026, several provinces and territories stopped changing their clocks, creating a split in Canada’s timekeeping that is forcing companies, border operators and payroll teams to adjust schedules, software and contracts.
A White House proclamation that removes selected Canadian goods from a 50 percent tariff list while adding dozens of new lines becomes effective October 30. Canadian exporters, from flooring manufacturers to agriculture suppliers, face a complex mix of relief and fresh exposure as Ottawa assesses immediate economic and policy implications.
The Bank of Canada increased its overnight policy rate by 25 basis points to 2.5 percent on October 28, 2026, its first hike since 2023. The central bank cited stronger inflationary pressures driven by higher energy prices and warned further increases could be necessary, a move that will raise borrowing costs for Canadian firms and households and reshape investment and mortgage decisions ahead.
Prime Minister Mark Carney and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan announced a strategic partnership and the launch of free trade talks, aiming to boost bilateral trade, energy cooperation and defence industrial ties as Canada looks to diversify away from its heavy reliance on the United States.
A new KPMG Canada survey of 346 senior executives finds overwhelming support for a major overhaul of the tax system and faster action on trade diversification, putting pressure on Finance to deliver concrete measures in the November budget.
The federal government has given Cleveland-Cliffs five days to explain how it will meet employment commitments tied to its 2024 purchase of Stelco, after the U.S. owner pressed ahead with layoffs at the Hamilton steelworks. The company’s CEO said he is prepared to fight in court, raising the prospect of a high stakes legal and political battle over foreign investment commitments and Canadian industrial policy.
Stelco says it will proceed with scheduled layoffs at its Hamilton operations, prompting Industry Minister Melanie Joly to warn Cleveland-Cliffs that the federal government may seek legal remedies under the Investment Canada Act if job commitments are not met.
On October 9, 2026, Ottawa took its case to manufacturers in Quebec, promoting a permanent Productivity Mega Deduction that officials say will cut the marginal tax on new business investment roughly in half and strengthen Canada’s appeal for capital spending.
Stellantis Canada will idle its Windsor Assembly Plant for several weeks this fall, the automaker said, blaming a combination of U.S. auto tariffs and weaker North American demand. The move deepens uncertainty for thousands of workers and intensifies pressure on Ottawa to protect domestic manufacturing.
During his state visit to Washington this week, Chinese president Xi Jinping urged joint US China action to keep artificial intelligence under human control. The comments, issued as Chinese state media published his remarks on September 26, highlight Beijing’s push to shape global AI rules while advancing domestic industry and security priorities.
Chinese and U.S. officials said talks this week produced a proposal for a formal mechanism to notify each other of AI incidents that could affect national security, a move that signals Beijing and Washington are seeking managed competition in artificial intelligence while still testing boundaries on cooperation.
Donald Trump and Xi Jinping are preparing to meet in Washington on September 24, with tariffs, rare earths, agriculture and a potential $30 billion energy-related trade package among the issues drawing global business attention.
China's fiscal revenue increased 5.7% year-on-year during the first eight months of 2026 as Beijing prepares additional fiscal and financial measures to support the world's second-largest economy.
Hungarian manufacturer ABZ Innovation has expanded one of Europe's largest civilian drone production facilities, targeting thousands of aircraft annually as European and US demand grows and manufacturers seek alternatives to Chinese supply chains.