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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] First jets arrive in 2026 for training, with Canadian deployment starting in 2028. Spherical Insights
• [New] Young Canadians are and will be key players in Canada's transition to a net-zero-emissions economy. SenCanada
• [New] Developing a national health strategy for women, supporting more research on women and investing in the fem tech industry could make Canada a global leader. SenCanada
• [New] Better-connected health data is also expected to drive major efficiencies, with estimates suggesting $9.4 billion in annual savings from reduced duplication, fewer missed appointments and more effective use of resources. / Canada SenCanada
• [New] Canada and Mexico will be exempt from the new Section 122 tariffs, due to their North American trade pact with the U.S. Digiday
• [New] Opposition to pipeline development, alongside Impact Assessment legislation that empowers the federal government to review the environmental, social and economic impacts of major projects, has created conditions where an interprovincial pipeline in Canada has borne an unacceptable political risk. The Narwhal
• [New] The Government of Canada has officially opened applications for Canadian Government Scholarships 2026, offering fully funded opportunities for international students to study and conduct research at Canadian universities and colleges. Global South Opportunities
• [New] Canada could introduce laws requiring artificial intelligence companies to notify police of online threats. 650 CKOM
• [New] The highly anticipated Artemis 2 mission, lasting about 10 days, will see three Americans and one Canadian fly around Earth's satellite. Space Daily
• [New] By drawing from Europe's phased approach and South Korea's missile defence development experience, Canada could pursue a path that secures its sovereignty, reinforces NATO, and increases alliance credibility without aiming for unattainable absolute defence. Modern Diplomacy
• [New] In the medium term, a Canada-South Korea cooperation framework could be explored, adapting upper-tier missile defence concepts to Arctic operating conditions, mirroring the logic of the step-by-step approach of the EPAA-first acquiring limited capacity and later expanding layers. Modern Diplomacy
• [New] Canada should establish a minimum missile engagement capacity of its own that could protect a number of critical points rather than attempting to cover its entire territory. Modern Diplomacy
• [New] Canada will donate over 400 armored vehicles to Ukraine, including 66 Light Armored Vehicle 6 armored personnel carriers and 383 Senator armored cars. Critical Threats
• [New] Canada will provide two billion Canadian dollars ($1.4 billion) worth of military assistance to Ukraine in 2026 and 2027. Critical Threats
• [New] Federal spending on Canada-wide early learning and child care is projected to rise approximately $1.9 billion over the next five years. CBC
• [New] The wind west Atlantic energy project has huge potential to revolutionize energy in Atlantic Canada, producing 5,000 megawatts of power. SenCanada
• [New] The use of digital health tools, including AI, will strengthen the Canadian economy and keep us competitive into the future. SenCanada
• [New] The new light-duty vehicles GHG emissions standards that will replace the EVAS will be introduced for model years 2027 to 2032 and be reviewed every five years to ensure alignment with Canada's climate objectives. Mondaq
• [New] Leveraging new investments in EV production, consumer purchase incentives and charging infrastructure, Ottawa has articulated an aspirational target equivalent to 90% EV adoption by 2040, positioning electrification as a central pillar of Canada's long-term automotive and industrial policy. Dentons
• [New] European NATO allies and Canada have pledged to lift defence spending toward 3.5% of GDP by 2035, while the IISS said Europe would still take well into the 2030s to reduce dependence on the United States for key military capabilities. UNITED24 Media
• [New] Recent incidents from Mount Holly, New Jersey, to Toronto, Canada, have thrust the issue of pedestrian safety and the risks posed by both traditional vehicles and micromobility devices like e-bikes and e-scooters into the spotlight. Grand Pinnacle Tribune

Last updated: 11 March 2026