This Week in Environment — Ottawa (#4, 2026) Harvester independence and fisheries modernization announced; $750K fine under CEPA for PFAS violations; Canada launches Whalesafe Fishing Gear Strategy; River-current energy tech demo supported
This Week in Fisheries — Ottawa (#4, 2026) DFO launches review of inshore fishery regulations; Whalesafe Fishing Gear Strategy announced; Senate reviews harvester independence and northern fisheries; Census reports drop in Arctic sea ice; Hatchery fee consultation open;
This Week in Agri-Food — Ottawa (#4, 2026) Canadian Senate reviews soil health strategy bill; PacifiCan funds Vancouver Island food warehouse; residual spectrum auction promotes rural ag connectivity; federal reappointment at FPCC; StatsCan reports higher wheat and canola stocks; US federal news omitted.
This Week in Defence — Ottawa (#4, 2026) Aeronautics Act amendments reviewed in Senate; repatriation ceremony for fallen CAF member; Raytheon secures US missile contract; Hanwha pursues Canadian submarine deal; fiscal watchdog warns on defence deficits; anti-drone tech investigation in Ontario; Trump limits defence CEO pay; Canada’s MDA...
This Week in Healthcare — Ottawa (#4, 2026) Ottawa tables Connected Care for Canadians Act; Senate passes amendments to national children and youth strategy; New StatsCan data on postpartum care; Manitoba eases pharmacist licensing; Ontario invests in long-term care workforce; Alberta, BC health sector updates.
This Week in Hospitality & Retail — Ottawa (#4, 2026) Canadian Senate reviews aviation act amendments and penalties for official languages compliance; High-Speed Rail project clears finance review; Black Entrepreneurship Program renewed; StatsCan reports retail and air passenger increases; CUSMA compliance funded for SMEs; US federal content not pre...
This Week in ICT & Cybersecurity — Ottawa (#4, 2026) Bill S-5 aims to unify digital health standards; Federal residual spectrum auction awards 196 licences; CRTC updates participation for language minorities; CanNor invests $2.8M in AI for North; Freedom Online Coalition addresses Iran internet shutdown;