Global Scans · Canada · Weekly Summary

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] Allies pledged €70 billion in military equipment, assistance, and training for Ukraine in 2026, with a sovereign commitment to sustain at least equivalent levels in 2027, financed entirely by European allies and Canada. Atlas Institute for International Affairs
• [New] Northern Canada will experience North America's deepest partial eclipse, with parts of Nunavut in the Canadian Arctic seeing up to 93% of the sun covered, according to Time And Date; large eastern cities like Toronto, Ottawa and Quebec will see between 8% and 24% coverage. Live Science
• [New] Across Canada, more than half the sun will be covered from parts of Newfoundland and Labrador - and over 60% from Nunavut. Forbes
• [New] 30% of the Canadian population currently owns smart home devices, which is expected to increase to 50-55%. Straits Research
• [New] Although the advancement and timing of large-scale Canadian resource, infrastructure and nation-building projects is now expected to emerge over a longer period into 2027 and beyond, management continues to view them as important forward-looking demand drivers. GlobeNewswire
• [New] In Canada, the Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs warned of foreign state interference and the exploitation of domestic institutions by extremist networks. The Jerusalem Post
• [New] Eric Richmond argues that Canada must move beyond case-by-case exemptions toward a bespoke, harmonized national framework for digital assets if it hopes to support more sophisticated products. CoinDesk
• [New] The applied rate is 10.8%, and that it will rise to 11.8% after the Section 122 tariff expires and the announced Section 232 tariff on pharmaceuticals, Section 301 tariffs, and Section 338 tariff on Canada go into effect. Tax Foundation
• [New] Section 232 tariffs, Section 301 tariffs, and Section 338 tariff on Canada, will increase taxes per US household by $900 in 2026. Tax Foundation
• [New] Climate change is expected to produce larger and more frequent wildfires while discussing adaptation strategies for Canadian communities. Kultura Press
• [New] Enable Accessibility Canada will support Canada's accessibility priorities by raising awareness, sharing lived experiences, celebrating innovation and recognizing measurable progress. financialpost
• [New] The Canadian economy is picking up after a weak first quarter; a weak Canadian dollar is supporting exports at the risk of inflationary pressure. KPMG
• [New] By deepening international partnerships and creating new opportunities for Canadian businesses, Canada is building a stronger, more resilient economy that works for Canadians. Mirage News
• [New] At a time of growing global uncertainty, Canada is strengthening its economic sovereignty by investing in the industries, technologies and workers that will shape the future. Mirage News
• [New] Canada releases a draft national AI strategy titled AI for All outlining plans to scale up adoption and offer literacy training by 2031, with six pillars and goals of reaching 1 million entry-level post-secondary students with free AI literacy training. AI Literacy Institute
• [New] Canada is intensifying negotiations with Washington but is prepared to respond if Trump's separate threat to impose 50% tariffs on Canadian goods takes effect. ArabNews
• [New] United States President Donald Trump has imposed new 50% tariffs on a range of Canadian goods, threatening to further strain ties with its second-largest trade partner. Al Jazeera
• [New] Canada plans to launch hundreds of new satellites to safeguard national sovereignty. CES Intelligence
• [New] Ottawa plans to procure up to 12 submarines under the Canadian Patrol Submarine Project, with first deliveries targeted for 2036. More News From NowHere
• [New] Modernizing and doubling Canada's electricity output by 2050 could require investments of $1 trillion. Policy Options
• [New] Ottawa's new national electricity strategy commits to doubling Canada's power supply by 2050. Policy Options
• [New] The launcher systems will be paired with long-range munitions capable of precisely engaging targets at distances of more than 300 kilometers, revolutionizing how the Canadian Army conducts operations and supports joint forces on future missions. The Watch

Last updated: 05 August 2026