This is Queen Street Analytics' weekly digest of regulatory developments, legislative discussions and other government-related news concerning most types of manufacturing activities (except agricultural, automotive, aerospace, food, and pharmaceutical), e.g. textile and apparel, chemical, electronics, wood and paper, metals, plastics and rubber, packaging, and machining. Once a week, we break down the most important updates in this space in under five minutes.

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Dates: 2026-04-19 to 2026-04-25

📋 In This Week's Newsletter

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

This Week's Parliamentary Calendar

• Industry and Technology Committee to examine economic and supply chain impacts of U.S. tariffs: On April 27, 2026, the Industry and Technology Committee will hear witnesses on economic and supply chain impacts of U.S. tariffs on Canada’s metallurgical and advanced manufacturing sectors from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. in Room 425, Wellington Building.
• Science and Research Committee discusses Canada-China electric vehicle sector joint arrangement: Scheduled for April 27, 2026, the Science and Research Committee will host witnesses on implications of the Canada-China preliminary joint arrangement for Canada’s electric vehicle sector from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m.
• Standing Senate Committee on Energy, Environment and Natural Resources—Energy Efficiency Act and emissions reduction report: The Senate Committee meets April 28, 2026, to discuss Bill S-4 (Energy Efficiency Act), Committee on the Status of Endangered Wildlife, 2025 report on emissions reduction, and draft Federal Sustainable Development Strategy, with witness sessions from 6:30 p.m.
• Senate Committee to advance Bill S-4 clause-by-clause consideration: On April 30, 2026, the Senate Committee on Energy and Environment convenes at 8:00 a.m. for clause-by-clause review of Bill S-4 amending the Energy Efficiency Act in Room B30, Senate of Canada Building.

Federal Government News

CBSA launches investigations into alleged dumping and subsidizing of steel racks from China

On April 20, 2026, the Canada Border Services Agency initiated investigations into alleged dumping and subsidizing of steel racks imported from China. The move follows complaints from several Canadian manufacturers, including Arpac Storage Systems and Etalex Inc., who cited adverse impacts on price, sales, production, employment, and financial performance. SIMA duties protected $3.3 billion worth of Canadian imports in 2025, affecting 43,728 jobs. The CBSA will issue preliminary findings on July 20, 2026. The Canadian International Trade Tribunal will assess injury to domestic producers, issuing a preliminary decision by June 19, 2026. These procedures are intended to ensure fair competition for Canadian steel rack manufacturers.

Sources: www.canada.ca

Tribunal initiates inquiry on dumping and subsidizing of steel racks from China

The Canadian International Trade Tribunal opened a preliminary injury inquiry (PI-2026-002) into injury claims by Canadian steel rack manufacturers in relation to dumped and subsidized imports from China. The Tribunal will decide on June 18, 2026 if there is reasonable indication of injury or threat to the Canadian industry. If confirmed, the CBSA will continue its investigation, aiming to deliver preliminary determinations by July 17, 2026. The Tribunal’s process follows the Special Import Measures Act, offering manufacturers, associations, and governments an avenue to participate.

Sources: www.canada.ca

Tribunal finds injury from dumped oil country tubular goods

The Canadian International Trade Tribunal has determined that dumped oil country tubular goods from Mexico, the Philippines, Türkiye, South Korea, and the United States have caused injury to Canadian industry. Anti-dumping duties are now in place and will be administered by the CBSA. The reasons for these findings, involving complainants Interpro Pipe & Steel and Welded Tube of Canada Corp., will be published May 6, 2026. The action follows NQ-2025-007, underlining the Tribunal’s mandate to address trade injury claims.

Sources: www.canada.ca

Tribunal initiates expiry reviews on concrete reinforcing bar from multiple countries

On April 20, 2026, the Canadian International Trade Tribunal commenced expiry reviews for concrete reinforcing bar from Algeria, Egypt, Indonesia, Italy, Malaysia, Singapore, Vietnam, Oman, and Russia. The reviews will evaluate risks of resumed or continued dumping and potential injury to Canadian producers. The Canada Border Services Agency is expected to decide by September 17, 2026 whether dumping might resume or persist; the Tribunal will assess injury by February 24, 2027 if warranted. Participation is open to stakeholders via Form I.

Sources: www.canada.ca

Minister Joly announces $23 million for Siemens AI Manufacturing Technologies R&D Center

At HANNOVER MESSE in Germany, Industry Minister Mélanie Joly announced a federal investment of $23 million in Siemens Canada’s $70 million Global AI Manufacturing Technologies R&D Center. The facility focuses on automotive battery production, aiming to advance battery efficiency and production technologies and secure Canada’s presence in the global battery sector. With this project, Siemens maintains 3,310 jobs, adds 90 new positions, and 625 co-op placements, supporting Canada's integrated auto supply chain. The centre is positioned to address barriers faced by the battery industry and supports Canada’s auto strategy and joint EV sector declaration with Germany.

Sources: www.canada.ca

FedNor invests close to $3 million for Sudbury manufacturing competitiveness

FedNor has announced $2,950,000 in non-repayable funding for three firms in Greater Sudbury—Soluroc Sudbury, Jennmar Canada, and Lopes Limited—to increase efficiency, restore competitiveness, and strengthen local supply chains via advanced automation and expanded production. Soluroc will modernize facilities and enhance steel pipe manufacturing, raising production efficiency by 25 percent and reducing tariff exposure. Jennmar Canada will increase domestic offerings and bolster the mining materials supply chain, while Lopes Limited’s production line expansion will create new jobs, enabling quadrupled parts output and decreased reliance on imports.

Sources: www.canada.ca

Government invests nearly $3 million to strengthen Sudbury’s manufacturing resilience

Viviane Lapointe, MP for Sudbury, announced Government of Canada investments for three local manufacturers—Jennmar Canada, Soluroc Sudbury, and Lopes Limited—to boost productivity, diversify products, and reinforce domestic supply chains. Funding is provided through FedNor and the Regional Tariff Response Initiative, targeting competitive adaptation amid global market uncertainty. The supported projects collectively maintain over 20 jobs and create nearly 40 new positions in Greater Sudbury.

Sources: www.canada.ca

Government invests $19.5 million in Winnipeg aerospace and manufacturing

Prairies Economic Development Canada has made a $19.5 million investment via the Regional Defence Investment Initiative in three Winnipeg-based projects to expand defence and civilian manufacturing. Recipients include Magellan Aerospace Limited (advanced machining centre for military aircraft), StandardAero (expanded dual-use MRO campus and digital integration), and Win-Shield Devices (manufacturing PPE for military and civilian use). The funding is expected to create more than 150 jobs and support over 10 SMEs, strengthening Manitoba’s aerospace supply chain and readiness.

Sources: www.canada.ca

New actions from Canada and Japan on methane and plastics pollution

Following the third Canada-Japan Ministerial Dialogue on Climate and Environment, Ministers Julie Dabrusin (Canada) and Hirotaka Ishihara (Japan) committed to collaborative initiatives regarding methane emissions, ocean microplastics, and biodiversity. Planned actions include coordinated methane mitigation, industry events in Tokyo, bilateral nature financing cooperation, Canadian data contributions to the Japan-led Atlas of Ocean Microplastics, and joint scientific research in the North Pacific. Japanese participation in the North Pacific Marine Science Organization (PICES) meeting in Canada is also confirmed.

Sources: www.canada.ca

Government strengthens defence manufacturing sector in Saskatchewan

Prairies Economic Development Canada announced over $8.2 million in investments to boost Saskatchewan’s defence manufacturing. Projects funded include CNC and robotics upgrades for Parkland Welding & Machine Ltd. and PWM Hydraulics Ltd., creation of an advanced military engineering and testing facility at Prairie Agricultural Machinery Institute, and development of AI drone systems at Saskatchewan Polytechnic. Investment is structured to expand regional defence capabilities while reducing reliance on foreign suppliers, in alignment with the federal Defence Industrial Strategy. The government also cited recent suspension of the federal fuel excise tax, aiming to lower operating costs for businesses in transport and manufacturing.

Sources: www.canada.ca

StatsCan reports industrial price and sales increases; new energy and mineral production data released

Statistics Canada released new data indicating the Industrial Product Price Index rose 2.4 percent month over month and 7.8 percent year over year in March 2026; the Raw Materials Price Index increased 12 percent month over month and 23.6 percent year over year. Advance manufacturing sales show growth of 3.5 percent in March, led by petroleum, coal, and transportation equipment. March data on production and inventories of refined petroleum products, February mineral production, energy transportation, and natural gas disposition are available. Additionally, Statistics Canada published figures for business R&D activities focused on environmental and clean technology products for 2022 and 2023.

Sources: www.statcan.gc.ca, www.statcan.gc.ca, www.statcan.gc.ca, www.statcan.gc.ca, www.statcan.gc.ca, www.statcan.gc.ca, www.statcan.gc.ca

Keynote by Minister Hodgson marks 'One Year of Nation Building' and new pipeline approval

Minister Tim Hodgson of Natural Resources Canada, addressing the Empire Club in Toronto on April 24, 2026, recounted federal progress made since the 2025 election. Hodgson detailed deployment of the Major Projects Office, approval of uranium mines resulting in capacity to power 40 million homes, completion of agreements with provinces, and outlined recent approval of the Sunrise Expansion pipeline (owned by Enbridge and 38 First Nations). The project will begin construction this summer, add 2,500 jobs at peak, provide 300 million cubic feet per day to BC’s natural gas system, and contribute over $3 billion to GDP. Hodgson also noted 56 new deals in the critical minerals sector and plans for a comprehensive national forest strategy.

Sources: www.canada.ca

Provincial Government News

Ontario introduces bill to reduce regulatory burden and protect workers

Ontario’s POWER Act aims to decrease business-related permit requirements by at least 35 percent by 2028. The legislation also supports enhanced worker protections and harmonizes training requirements across provinces.

Sources: news.ontario.ca

Alberta tables Bill 31 to reduce regulatory requirements and modernize services

Alberta’s Red Tape Reduction Statutes Amendment Act proposes changes to streamline government processes and expand recycling programs, removing the monetary limit on public works adjudication and facilitating expedited construction disputes.

Sources: www.alberta.ca

Alberta launches $50 million Future Fuels Challenge using federal taxes for new clean fuel technologies

Administered by Emissions Reduction Alberta, the initiative invests federal gasoline and diesel tax revenues into refinery efficiency improvements, carbon capture, biofuel, and hydrogen innovation.

Sources: www.alberta.ca

Ontario and Yukon partner to advance small modular reactor development

Ontario Power Generation and Yukon Energy will collaborate on deploying small modular reactors to address Yukon’s growing grid constraints and energy demand, as part of inter-jurisdictional energy security initiatives.

Sources: news.ontario.ca

British Columbia funds organic waste projects to serve 11,000 residents and reduce emissions

Four B.C. communities receive more than $2 million for new organic waste infrastructure and collection, targeting a combined reduction of 655 metric tonnes of CO2 equivalent annually.

Sources: news.gov.bc.ca

Government Consultations

Consultations on import quota for electric vehicles from China

Global Affairs Canada is seeking input until May 1, 2026 on the allocation and administration of the import quota for electric vehicles from China.

Sources: international.canada.ca

What We're Reading This Week

• Ottawa unveils $25-million to boost advanced manufacturing: Federal government announces funding for advanced manufacturing initiatives.

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