Global Scans · Canada · Weekly Summary

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 renaissance of nuclear power brings new vulnerabilities: The EU is dependent on Kazakhstan, Canada, Australia, and Russia for uranium imports. Stiftung Wissenschaft und Politik (SWP)
• [New] Canadian businesses need to uncover how threat actors see their organization specifically. KPMG
• [New] Canadian organizations connected to critical infrastructure or Canadian defence could be similarly targeted in a major conflict, to cause harm or disrupt daily life. KPMG
• [New] The recently announced $1 billion Arctic Infrastructure Fund will enable the buildout of more robust connectivity for both defence and civilian needs, and support the Canadian Armed Forces with persistent presence-building. iPolitics
• [New] Canada's inflation rate surged to 2.4% in March as the Iran war triggered a record increase in gasoline prices, though it came in slightly lower than economists expected. Mortgage Rates & Mortgage Broker News in Canada
• [New] Looking north, economists expect Canada's headline inflation to have jumped to 2.6% in March from 1.8%, driven by gas prices. financialpost
• [New] Housing shortage in Canada is a systemic issue and one that is not going to be solved overnight. TMX Newsfile
• [New] Other systems Volatus plans to produce in Mirabel include a helicopter drone designed for heavy lifts, a remote drone deployment dock, an interceptor drone and smaller, low-cost systems to meet Canadian defence requirements. The Globe and Mail
• [New] In 2023, EV sales grew by 35% in Canada, supported by Canada's commitment to reach 100% zero-emission vehicle sales by 2035. Foresight
• [New] There's a material risk that Canada's housing slump could persist for longer and lead to a deeper correction in prices. BNN Bloomberg
• [New] With inflation pressures resurfacing, the Bank of Canada has no room to lower interest rates further - and the next move could be upward. CNW Group
• [New] Plug'n Drive will continue to offer a cross-country EV test drive tour with an additional $1.1 million in funding from Natural Resources Canada. Mirage News
• [New] By 2070, the Canadian population aged 65 and older, which was estimated at 7 million in 2022, is expected to double to between 14 and 16 million. PubMed Central (PMC)
• [New] Canadian immigration policy is moving toward more flexibility for families, great provincial involvement, and a greater emphasis on economic immigrants who will integrate quickly. A&M Canadian Immigration Law Corporation
• [New] In the next 25 years, electricity will play an increasingly important role in Canada's economy with demand projected to grow anywhere from one-third to more than double its current level. Pembina Institute
• [New] Bringing together 100 young Canadians, Gen AI builds policy consensus that has the potential to impact Canada's legislative and regulatory approaches to AI. The MacEachen Institute for Public Policy and Governanc
• [New] Canada will release new housing prices, retail sales, and budget balance. Trading Economics
• [New] In a recent major investment in the domestic space sector, the federal government in March announced it was putting $200 million toward a Canadian-owned launch pad that will send satellites into orbit. EverythingGP

Last updated: 22 April 2026