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More than 5,400 wildfires burned approximately 4.5 million hectares across Canada in 2026, forcing more than 33,750 people from their homes, according to an October 15 update from Public Safety Canada.
The federal government will table its 2026 budget on November 5, Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne announced October 20, as Canada's parliamentary budget watchdog projects slower economic growth and continued federal deficits.
The federal government has announced a new national heat-pump rebate program offering up to $10,000 to eligible lower-income households and $2,000 to other eligible homeowners to help cover the cost of switching to electric heating.
Registered charities and other Canadians have until December 3 to provide feedback on possible changes to the federal rules governing charitable organizations, including registration, reporting and compliance requirements.
Federal regulators will be required to offset $2 in new regulatory costs to businesses for every $1 added under a new federal directive scheduled to take effect December 31.
Canada's annual inflation rate rose to 3.1 per cent in September, up from 3.0 per cent in August, as higher gasoline prices pushed up the cost of living, according to Statistics Canada.
More than 37,000 people have signed a petition calling on the Edmonton Oilers to reverse their decision to sign Alex Formenton, two days after the club signed the former Ottawa Senators forward to a one-year NHL contract.
The federal government is investing $1.95 billion to replace VIA Rail’s aging long-distance, regional and remote locomotive fleet, with final assembly of most of the new locomotives expected to take place in Canada.
The federal government is providing $10.9 million for 22 electric vehicle charging and education projects across Canada, including new infrastructure in British Columbia.
The federal government has imposed a temporary 25 per cent surtax on certain imported solid and engineered wood cabinets and vanities while the Canadian International Trade Tribunal investigates whether rising imports are harming Canadian manufacturers.
The federal government is renewing $30 million in funding for a national loan program that helps women start or expand businesses, with loans of up to $50,000 available through participating nonprofit organizations.