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WHAT'S NEXT?: The U.S. and Canada's new governments will have their work cut out dealing with potential changes to their trade agreements while simultaneously Canada will be anxious to implement CETA with the EU.

  • [New] Alberta will hold a referendum in October to remain in Canada or start a legal process that will lead to a binding referendum on separation, which some in the Trump administration have reportedly encouraged. Marc to Market
  • [New] Climate change could reshape forests across Mexico, the United States and Canada over the coming decades. EurekAlert!
  • [New] Canada is committed with its NATO partners to grow its defence spending to 5% of GDP by 2035. Bennett Jones
  • [New] The Bank of Canada would hold its policy rate steady at 2.25% through to the end of 2027. Bennett Jones
  • [New] A number of European energy utilities have expressed interest in buying the future output of the Ksi Lisims LNG project, which will be Canada's second export facility for liquefied gas. investing.com
  • [New] Protecting 30% of Canada's ocean by 2030 is science-based, achievable, and essential to ensure a sustainable future. Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society
  • [New] Canada may have a unique opportunity to produce cleaner and potentially cheaper hydrogen without depending on hydrocarbons. ScienceDaily
  • [New] Natural hydrogen could help reduce both costs and carbon emissions for Canada's mining sector. ScienceDaily
  • [New] Project Overmatch will unify intelligence from four other key allies - namely, Australia, Canada, New Zealand, and the United Kingdom - as part of the Five Eyes global intelligence community. BGR
  • [New] Alberta will proceed with a non-binding referendum in October on whether its residents want to remain part of Canada. Just Security
  • [New] Over the past week, a growing number of tech companies have warned that they may be forced to leave Canada if Bill C-22, the lawful access bill, remains unchanged. Michael Geist
  • [New] The prospect of a tech exodus from Canada rests on clear-cut privacy and security risks that do not apply in the U.S. or Europe. Michael Geist

Last updated: 03 June 2026


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