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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] A leak from the spy agencies of the US, Canada, Britain, Australia and New Zealand pointed to the development of a new command and control system for all-out war against China, which will come online as soon as 2027. World Socialist Web Site
• [New] There was widespread agreement that Canada's current infrastructure systems are not ready to withstand increasing climate-related risks. canadianinfrastructurecouncil
• [New] The fabled Northern Passage will open up, tremendously strengthening trade and military routes for Russia, while simultaneously weakening American trade routes and American defences from the Canada and Greenland direction. ETCISO
• [New] 2025 will be Canada's second worst season on record in terms of the extent of affected land. Insurance Journal
• [New] The Canada Workers Benefit and Disability Tax Credit (DTC) will see expanded eligibility, helping more low-income earners and individuals with disabilities receive larger refunds or reduced liabilities. Ottawa Valley Curling Association
• [New] Canada's new government will keep building stronger communities - by fixing ineffective policies from the past and building a safer future - with tough new laws, big new resources, and practical solutions. Prime Minister of Canada
• [New] The Canadian government has threatened legal action against global car giant Stellantis over its plans to move production of the Jeep Compass to the US. BBC News
• [New] Medium and heavy-duty trucks built in Canada and shipped to the U.S. under CUSMA rules will only face tariffs on non-U.S. components. Global News
• [New] As global travel resumes, the United Kingdom remains a popular destination for tourists, but the increased safety risks and the potential for significant travel disruptions in the coming months make it essential to heed the travel advisories issued by Canada, Australia, Italy, and Ireland. Travel And Tour World
• [New] Mail disruptions continue in Canada as labour talks stall. Airgroup
• [New] Canada is expected to retake second place in 2026 when its economy is forecast to grow at a rate of 1.5%. BBC News
• [New] Not least, Canada's Arctic sovereignty requires data sovereignty, an enormous undeveloped potential. The Globe and Mail
• [New] As the prospect of space resource extraction shifts from theory to reality, Canada has an opportunity - arguably, a responsibility - to help shape emerging norms. Policy Options
• [New] Of the recent announcements, Air Canada's plan to add new transborder flights for Summer 2026, despite current demand challenges, stands out. Simply Wall St
• [New] Despite the significant decline in U.S. travel demand, Air Canada is planning to restore U.S. flight capacity to summer 2024 levels by 2026, while industry partnerships like American Airlines' codeshare with Porter Airlines point to possible improvements in future cross-border travel trends. Simply Wall St
• [New] The U.S. might close its Customs and Immigration Preclearance locations in Canada, which would end a long-standing program that allows travelers to clear U.S. customs before flying to the U.S. Travel And Tour World
• [New] Industrial policies may have a role to play in helping to scale promising AI companies in Canada, or in helping businesses adopt AI tools that could enhance their competitiveness. IRPP
• [New] With proper development, Canada could emerge as a premier producer of lithium minerals, bolstering energy independence and strategically supporting the burgeoning global energy supply chain. Farmonaut
• [New] Closing the basic infrastructure gap will generate $635 billion in incremental economic output and create nearly 300,000 jobs. / Canada IRPP
• [New] To improve affordability, Canada needs to double the number of homes built annually by 2035, which will not happen without new and more productive building techniques. IRPP
• [New] Canada is in the depths of a housing crisis that threatens the ability of young Canadians to attain the standard of living that Canadians have come to expect. IRPP

Last updated: 22 October 2025