Friday, July 31, 2026

Canada imposes provisional safeguard tariff on imports of wood cabinets and vanities to protect Canadian manufacturers and workers

Ottawa, Ontario - Department of Finance Canada

The Government of Canada is moving forward with actions to protect Canadian industries and strengthen the economy amid a rapidly evolving global trade landscape. As economic security, industrial policy, and international competition continue to shape investment, trade,

Canada and Ontario mark another milestone for the Scarborough Subway Extension

Scarborough, Ontario, July 31, 2026 — Today, the Government of Canada and the Province of Ontario marked another major milestone in delivering affordable and reliable public transit in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA). Ground has been broken on Lawrence and McCowan Station, the second of three new stations for the Scarborough Subway Extension.

Crews have started piling and excavation work at the site of Lawrence and McCowan

Government of Canada invests $2.7 million to strengthen Northeastern Ontario’s defence sector

 FedNor funding will support two prominent companies to scale up and pursue opportunities in the defence supply chain

July 31, 2026 – North Bay, ON – Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario – FedNor

The global landscape is shifting rapidly.  The Government of Canada is focused on what we can control: protecting our sovereignty, building our prosperity, and strengthening our economic resilience.

Today, the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Jobs and Families and Minister responsible

Thursday, July 30, 2026

Statement from Minister Anandasangaree on World Day Against Trafficking in Persons 2026

Ottawa, ON - Today, the Honourable Gary Anandasangaree, Minister of Public Safety, issued the following statement:

“On World Day Against Trafficking in Persons, we join countries across the globe in calling for greater action to combat human trafficking, protect victims, and disrupt the organized crime groups behind this exploitation.

This year’s theme, ‘Trapped behind the scam,’ reflects the evolving nature of human

Government of Canada invests $70 million to strengthen the EV battery supply chain in Quebec

$761 million project by Volta Energy Solutions to upgrade and expand its operations in Canada

July 30, 2026 – Granby, Quebec

The global economy is undergoing profound transformation, with shifting trade relationships and evolving supply chains placing increasing pressure on Canada’s economy. Canada’s automotive industry is on the frontline of this shift, with more than 90% of Canadian-made vehicles and 60% of Canadian-made auto parts currently exported to the

Minister Sidhu establishes Strategic Exports Office to strengthen Canada’s global competitiveness

Brampton, Ontario - Global Affairs Canada

In an increasingly complex and competitive global environment, Canadian businesses are looking for greater support as they actively diversify their exports to markets abroad. To support and guide Canadian businesses to grow and expand into global markets, the Honourable Maninder Sidhu, Minister of International Trade, today announced the

Building Communities Strong in British Columbia with 54 new infrastructure projects

Victoria, British Columbia, July 30, 2026 — More than $152 million is being invested in 54 new infrastructure projects across British Columbia through the Strategic Priorities Fund. This federally funded program supports infrastructure projects that are beyond the financial capacity of a single local government, under the Build Communities Strong Fund (BCSF) Community stream in B.C.

This was announced by Will Greaves, Member of Parliament for Victoria; Darlene