Global Scans · Government · Weekly Summary

• [New] The UK Government has invested more than £40m in RFDEW research which it says will support 135 highly skilled jobs in Northern Ireland and the South East of England. The i Paper
• [New] Fed officials are divided on the path for rates, and disruptions to government inflation and jobs data are not helping. Morningstar, Inc.
• [New] If a new U.S. tariff is imposed, bold and co-ordinated action from all levels of government will be essential to safeguard manufacturing jobs and bolster Canada's economic competitiveness. The Globe and Mail
• [New] The embattled coal-fired generator provides more than 250 local jobs but is slated to begin shutting down from 2028 as the federal government looks to transition away from coal-fired power. ABC News
• The Canadian Urban Transit Research & Innovation Consortium is warning that Canada risks missing an opportunity to create jobs, advance zero-emission transit, and secure Canada's global leadership in clean transportation unless the federal government takes action. Canadian Manufacturing Online
• In March, the federal government announced it would cancel the proposed hike in the capital gains inclusion rate to strengthen Canada's ability to catalyze the enormous private investment needed to create jobs and opportunities and to build a stronger future. KPMG
• The UK government is investing heavily in STEM research and AI-related jobs, recognising their resilience and growth potential. Insider Media Ltd
• DOGE recommendations will not likely come until 2026, but applying a large, but more reasonable, 30% layoff target, means 850K government employees could be at risk of losing their jobs. RADICL
• Bold government action is imperative to safeguard Canadian jobs, build economic resilience, and defend Canada against aggressive U.S. trade threats. CNW Group

Last updated: 23 November 2025