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] In Central Canada, including Ontario and Quebec, reliance on oil and natural gas supplied from or through the U.S. is expected to continue in most scenarios. WestCentralOnline
• [New] Electricity demand and natural gas production are expected to play increasingly central roles in Canada's energy future. WestCentralOnline
• [New] Global supply chain integration for critical minerals export reduces Canadian dependence on southern transportation networks potentially vulnerable to international disruptions. Discovery Alert
• [New] The U.S. imposes 12% tariffs on Canada and maintains the tariffs it already has in place, which would slow Ontario's projected economic growth from 1% in 2026 to 0.3%. CBC
• [New] In the coming years, Canada tourism AI demand forecasting is expected to expand across more regions and tourism services. Travel And Tour World
• [New] Canada could consider strengthening its broader framework for parliamentary scrutiny of international trade agreements. Borden Ladner Gervais LLP
• [New] Installed capacity of wind and solar will increase by 32% across Canada between the end of 2025 and 2029. Fraser Institute
• [New] The EV sector has become a central flashpoint in the US-Canada trade rift - which could lead to the elimination of the USMCA agreement in a worst case scenario. EV
• [New] The older adult population in Canada is expected to grow by 68% between 2017 and 2037; the number of individuals aged 75 and older will double by 2037. PubMed Central (PMC)
• [New] A dedicated nuclear export financing facility, supporting a multi-technology reactor portfolio including SMRs, could improve Canada's competitiveness as an exporter of nuclear reactors, components, and expertise. RBC
• [New] Canada will maintain 380,000 permanent residents annually till 2028, with a strong tilt towards economic immigration. ICC Immigration Inc
• Canada announced a multi-billion-dollar plan to build new military bases in the Arctic following threats from President Donald Trump to make it America's 51st state, and his desire to take control of Greenland. Yahoo News

Last updated: 01 April 2026