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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] Canadian innovations are expected to influence global standards, shaping how organizations approach cybersecurity. The AI Journal
• [New] The Government of Canada will provide $1.6 million in funding for three Canadian projects developing innovative vehicle anti-theft technologies. Mirage News
• [New] Today's 223 total is the second-lowest Canada has recorded in nine consecutive disruption days - genuine improvement visible. Travel Tourister
• [New] If Flair follows Spirit's path, Canada loses its primary ultra-low-cost competitor - and Canadian domestic fares on affected routes will rise significantly. Travel Tourister
• [New] Air Transat - Canada's primary leisure airline for Europe - is recording its typical elevated disruption pattern as it manages fuel cost pressure on its transatlantic routes. Travel Tourister
• [New] Every day of elevated US disruption produced another round of crew positioning failures, aircraft displacement, and connection chaos that took 24-48 hours to work through the Canadian system. Travel Tourister
• [New] The upcoming FIFA World Cup is projected to give Canada's economy a $2 billion boost. SenCanada
• [New] Paired with the CRA's published tax-gap reduction strategy, which commits additional resources to corporate tax audits in Canada and cross-border enforcement, the proposals signal that audit activity will increase materially for fiscal years 2026 and beyond. Global Law Experts
• [New] The entire Canadian distribution of 13 of the 37 dominant tree species might be at risk: three Abies, two Betula, both Fraxinus, Picea mariana, Pinus contorta, Picea glauca, Pinus banksiana. Center for Invasive Species Prevention
• [New] Climate change could be increasing the time spent outdoors in regions that used to have fewer warm-weather days, contributing to an increase in skin cancers in northern regions like Canada and Scandinavia. AAMC
• [New] At full capacity, it is expected to be the largest renewable diesel facility in Canada - capable of producing up to 20,000 barrels a day. ExxonMobil
• [New] Air Canada has pulled its full-year 2026 financial guidance, signaling that the surge in jet fuel prices tied to the war in Iran could be becoming a major pressure point for commercial aviation. Yahoo Finance
• [New] Trade Representative's investigation into Canadian potato practices, Canada recently secured an agreement with Mexico allowing exports of fresh potatoes, with shipments expected to begin this fall. RFD-TV
• [New] Citing border security and fentanyl trafficking fears, President Trump has placed new reciprocal tariffs on Canadian goods. Simplified, Scalable & Secure 3PL Solutions
• [New] In a strong response to President Trump's massive reciprocal tariffs, Canada announced 25% duties on $30 billion worth of American goods, which could rise to $155 billion if U.S. actions continue. Simplified, Scalable & Secure 3PL Solutions
• [New] To restore affordability and meet projected demand, Canada needs upwards of 480,000 new units a year between now and 2035. RBC
• [New] Privatizing Canadian airports could keep that investment in Canada. Yahoo News Canada
• [New] Domestic travel is helping boost tourism in the short-term because money that might have flowed to U.S. destinations is instead staying inside Canada. TheTravel
• [New] Government data estimated there were about 2,676,000 temporary residents including asylum seekers in Canada as of the end of March; about 1,938,805 temporary study, work and visitor permits are expected to expire by the end of 2026. Americas Migration Brief
• [New] Telesat Lightspeed in Canada targets 198 satellites with global service in 2028. Brightside
• [New] For 2026, total business travel and meetings spending is projected to reach $40.1 billion CAD, a 4.3% year-over-year increase. / Canada Global Business Travel Association - GBTA
• [New] In the 2026-2035 period, blue hydrogen will likely grow, driven by policy support in the US, UK, Canada, Norway, and Gulf states, by industrial demand that cannot wait for green hydrogen, and by the relative ease of retrofitting existing SMR plants with CCUS. Green Fuel Journal
• Canada's tourism industry is poised for a significant upswing in 2026, with visitor spending expected to hit $140.9 billion, marking a 6% increase from 2025. Travel Daily Media

Last updated: 13 May 2026