Canada: Government Policy & Public Finance

Ontario manufacturers may be sitting on a significant hidden tax risk. While industrial property values have changed dramatically since 2016,

Seven Canadian provinces and territories have unveiled a comprehensive strategy to position Western and Northern Canada as a global leader in responsibly sourced critical minerals. The initiative aims to accelerate mining project development, strengthen supply chains, and create new value-chain opportunities in a region that has already generated over CA$80 billion in critical mineral shipments. Will coordinated regulatory approaches, infrastructure investments, and Indigenous partnerships transform the reg

Northwestern Alberta municipalities are positioning themselves to attract nuclear energy investment as the province develops its nuclear policy framework. The Peace Regional Energy Alliance has released a position paper advocating for the Peace Region to become Alberta's preferred location for future nuclear projects, emphasizing regional advantages and the importance of building social license through public engagement and Indigenous consultation.

As artificial intelligence reshapes the global economy and data centres account for over 25% of worldwide greenfield investment, Canada faces a critical infrastructure challenge: how to site, build, and power these facilities at scale. With electricity generation managed by provincial authorities, each jurisdiction has developed distinct regulatory approaches to balance grid capacity constraints with the economic opportunities presented by this rapidly growing sector.

Québec's data centre landscape is undergoing a dramatic regulatory transformation. Once positioned as a prime destination with abundant renewable energy and competitive rates, the province is now implementing stricter controls over electricity allocation through Bill 69, new ministerial approval requirements, and proposed tariff increases that could double energy costs.

Le gouvernement canadien et les provinces intensifient leurs efforts pour soutenir l'innovation nationale face aux perturbations géopolitiques et à la concurrence mondiale. De nouveaux programmes de financement, sources de capitaux et initiatives axées sur le talent visent à commercialiser la recherche, préserver la propriété intellectuelle canadienne et attirer des investissements dans des secteurs stratégiques comme l'IA, les sciences de la vie et la défense.

On June 22, 2026, Natural Resources Canada published the Nuclear Energy Strategy for Canada. The Strategy is a significant federal statement of direction for Canada’s nuclear sector.

The Canada Border Services Agency has made an unusual preliminary determination in a dumping investigation involving Austrian oil and gas well casing, finding a 22.6% margin of dumping but declining to impose provisional duties. This decision raises important questions about when provisional duties are necessary to prevent injury and what importers should expect as the investigation proceeds toward final determinations by both the CBSA and the Canadian International Trade Tribunal.

The Canadian and British Columbia governments have announced a significant infrastructure investment partnership aimed at reducing development charges. This collaborative initiative between Prime Minister Mark Carney and Premier David Eby represents a strategic approach to addressing development costs and infrastructure funding challenges.