September 06, 2026 to September 12, 2026

This is Queen Street Analytics' weekly digest of regulatory developments, legislative discussions and other government-related news for professionals in the financial industry, banking, credit unions, insurance, payment processing, fintech, credit card issuing, asset management, venture capital, private equity, and crypto-currencies. Once a week, we break down the most important updates in this space in under five minutes.

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📋 In This Week's Newsletter

• 🇨🇦 Federal Government News
• 🗺️ Provincial Government News
• 💬 Government Consultations
• 📚 What We're Reading This Week

Federal Government News

Federal Government Unveils Expanded Regional Tariff Response Initiative for Southern Ontario

On September 8, the Honourable Evan Solomon, Minister of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Innovation and Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario, announced expanded access to the Regional Tariff Response Initiative (RTRI) for southern Ontario businesses and organizations. The program now allows eligible entities to seek up to $3 million in non-repayable support, with up to $2 million available for liquidity needs, and supplemented with repayable funding options for larger adaption projects. The expansion is backed by an additional $1.5 billion in federal funds and aims to provide assistance to businesses facing immediate liquidity pressures due to tariffs and trade disruptions. Not-for-profits that support business growth and trade diversification can also apply. Applications are now open, and funding is managed by regional development agencies as part of a broader federal strategy to support competitiveness and market resilience.

Sources: www.canada.ca

RTRI Support Program Expansion Opens for British Columbia Businesses

On September 8, the Honourable Gregor Robertson, Minister of Housing and Infrastructure and Minister responsible for Pacific Economic Development Canada, confirmed that British Columbia businesses may apply for enhanced support under the Regional Tariff Response Initiative (RTRI) through PacifiCan. The update is part of a $7.5 billion national package, with $1.5 billion allocated for the RTRI to assist firms contending with shifting tariff landscapes following recent U.S. measures. The program allows up to $3 million in non-repayable assistance per firm, including allocations for liquidity and transformation projects, and larger-scale repayable support for business pivots. PacifiCan will facilitate coordination with other federal supports, and delivery will proceed through Canada’s Regional Development Agencies. The goal is to help businesses manage immediate uncertainty, secure jobs, and bolster sectoral resilience.

Sources: www.canada.ca

Canada Border Services Agency Fraud Investigation Results in Charges Related to False Documents

On September 9, the Canada Border Services Agency announced that a Montreal resident faces several Criminal Code charges, including smuggling and fabrication of counterfeit identification documents, following an investigation that began in March 2024. The CBSA, in coordination with the RCMP Cryptocurrency Tactical Operational Support team, seized blank identity cards and holograms similar to Canadian permanent resident cards, alongside materials for document fabrication and a restricted firearm. The accused allegedly imported, created, and possessed counterfeit documents, and has been charged with multiple offences under the Criminal Code and Customs Act. The operational collaboration between CBSA enforcement officers and intelligence services contributed to the apprehension and prosecution.

Sources: www.canada.ca

Statistics Canada Data: Canadian Household Net Worth Surpasses $19 Trillion in Q2 2026

According to Statistics Canada, the net worth of Canadian households increased by 2.9% in the second quarter of 2026, rising above $19 trillion. The agency attributed the increase to higher asset valuations, with gains concentrated largely in equity markets. The quarterly National Balance Sheet and Financial Flow Accounts provide a snapshot of asset and liability composition at the household level, and shifts in equity and other financial instruments contributed strongly to aggregate net worth over the period.

Sources: www.statcan.gc.ca

Statistics Canada Reports Significant Increase in Canada’s Net International Investment Position

Statistics Canada reported on September 10 that Canada’s net foreign asset position grew by $619.2 billion in the second quarter, reaching $1.95 trillion. This position represents the difference between Canadian international financial assets and liabilities. The latest figures point to expansion in both cross-border assets held by Canadians and the overall balance sheet exposure in global markets, affecting how finance and investment industry participants gauge sovereign capital resilience.

Sources: www.statcan.gc.ca

Securities Statistics for the Second Quarter of 2026 Released by Statistics Canada

New data on Canadian securities markets for Q2 2026 are available from Statistics Canada. This release tracks key metrics relevant to the financial instruments ecosystem, including issuance, redemptions, and total outstanding securities. Market participants may reference this dataset for analysis of recent capital market trends and structural shifts within the quarter.

Sources: www.statcan.gc.ca

Provincial Government News

Ontario Expands Eligibility for Tariff Support Programs

In response to new U.S. tariffs and import bans announced for September, Ontario is expanding the Protect Ontario Financing Program and Ontario Together Trade Fund, increasing access to capital support for tariff-affected businesses.

Sources: news.ontario.ca

Quebec Recruiting FDI Attaché for International Investment Attraction

The Quebec Government’s London delegation announced a recruitment process for a Foreign Direct Investment Attaché to attract investment from the UK, Ireland, and Nordic countries, with applications due by September 23, 2026.

Sources: www.quebec.ca

Alberta Sends Delegation to 2026 Canada Investment Summit

Premier Danielle Smith will lead a provincial team to the Canada Investment Summit in Toronto from September 13 to 15 to meet investors and present 34 investment-ready projects to global capital firms.

Sources: www.alberta.ca

Government Consultations

OSFI Opens Consultation on Proposed Updates to TLAC Guideline

The Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions (OSFI) launched a 60-day public consultation on September 10 for proposed revisions to its Total Loss Absorbing Capacity (TLAC) Guideline, clarifying requirements for external legal opinions on foreign-issued TLAC instruments.

Sources: www.osfi-bsif.gc.ca

What We're Reading This Week

• Canada’s banks, pension funds earmark billions for investment in critical sectors: Major financial institutions signal new capital allocations to strategically significant industries.
• Predatory financial firms are ruining housing. Here's how tenants around the world are fighting back: Examination of global tenant responses to aggressive financialized housing strategies.

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