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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] Under a new Buy Canadian Policy, Crown corporations, like Canada Post, will be required to purchase from Canadian suppliers when domestic suppliers are available. CUPW
• [New] The headline inflation rate in Canada fell to 2.2% in October from 2.4% in the previous month, within the ballpark of Bank of Canada's expected baseline. Nasdaq
• [New] Maintaining the core provisions of USMCA will remain a key objective for the Canadian government. Beutel, Goodman & Company Ltd.
• [New] The existing Canada-U.S. supply chain relationship offers more practical development potential than partnerships with African or Australian suppliers, given transportation logistics and established trading relationships. Discovery Alert
• [New] Canada additionally plans to expand its stockpiles of minerals such as scandium and graphite, and is assessing other materials where domestic supply remains limited. Strategic Metals Invest
• [New] Canadian workers in both urban and rural areas are expected to benefit from updated pay scales, ensuring better financial security. GCCE 2024
• [New] The Pipistrel Velis Electro and its related training aircraft now have validated type certificates, meaning Canadian pilots and pilots-in-training will begin learning to fly electric planes, another step in the right direction for the future of sustainable aviation. Waterloo News
• [New] 2025's La Nina is relatively weak, which will likely limit how much influence it can exert on Canada's winter season ahead. Yahoo News Canada
• [New] Proposes changes to the Foreign Accrual Property Investment rules to include income from offshore investments backing Canadian insurance risks. KPMG
• [New] Canada will set a goal of doubling non-U.S. exports over the next decade. Council on Foreign Relations
• [New] CCRAN will continue to lead national efforts to close the biomarker testing gap by empowering patients, informing policy, and shaping a more equitable future for cancer care in Canada. CNW Group
• [New] LNG Canada Phase 2 in Kitimat B.C. is expected to attract $33 billion in private-sector capital to Canada and contribute to GDP growth. BNN Bloomberg
• [New] Canadian LNG projects will depend on high prices and high demand for decades to come. BNN Bloomberg
• [New] Build Canada Homes will transform public-private collaboration and deploy modern methods of construction, as it catalyses the creation of a more productive Canadian housing industry. Yahoo Finance
• [New] Canada's longstanding, co-dependent economic relationship with the United States has abruptly and involuntarily ended following U.S. President Donald Trump's imposition of tariffs and threats of annexation. The Conversation
• [New] Tetra Digital Group plans to launch fiat-backed stablecoins in 2026, which would mark the first time a regulated financial institution will issue stablecoins in Canada. Cozen O'Connor
• [New] The Real-Time Rail, Canada's incoming instant payments system is set to launch in 2026, designed to enable 24/7 transactions. FinExtra
• [New] Budget 2025 signals an important step toward realizing the opportunities of a successful research ecosystem and sets a strong foundation for Canada to compete globally for talent, retain and support highly qualified researchers, and translate discoveries into real-world impact. HealthCareCAN
• [New] In moving beyond a traditional fixation on potential sovereignty threats, the Canadian government should continue to concentrate on practical questions related to the safe development of Arctic shipping lanes. Canadian Global Affairs Institute
• [New] As Canadian icebreakers and shipping infrastructure are needed for safe transit, companies involved in moving goods across the Arctic will need Canadian government support. Canadian Global Affairs Institute

Last updated: 19 November 2025