Business & Industry · Oct 4, 2026
A busy week for Canada’s economy starts Monday with Quebec’s provincial election and builds toward key statistics and corporate results that could shape markets and policy. Analysts will be watching trade figures, an industry aviation conference, Aritzia’s quarterly report and Statistics Canada’s September jobs release.
Business & Industry · Oct 4, 2026
Ottawa’s decision to list the proposed Pacific Link pipeline as Canada’s first Project of National Interest has heightened immediate business calculations and political tensions, with industry, provincial leaders and Indigenous groups all recalibrating plans for jobs, investment and consultation.
Business & Industry · Oct 3, 2026
With the federal government fast tracking the Pacific Link pipeline, Canadian oil producers and contractors are preparing for major capital bills to expand output and transport capacity. Analysts warn the move will push spending into the tens of billions and reshape regional labour markets and provincial finances.

Global News & Trends · Sep 18, 2026
The WHO is warning of a potential global shortage of 11.1 million health workers by 2030, while around a quarter of doctors are expected to retire within the next decade as ageing populations increase demand for care.

Technology & Innovation · Sep 18, 2026
MediaTek has launched the Dimensity 9600 Pro, built using TSMC's advanced 2-nanometre technology, as chipmakers race to bring faster generative AI processing directly onto premium smartphones.

Startups & Entrepreneurship · Sep 18, 2026
London-based Mantic has raised $25 million after its AI forecasting system outperformed human competitors in a major prediction tournament, drawing interest from businesses, government agencies and financial firms.

Business & Industry · Sep 18, 2026
Toyota estimates it could spend around $6.4 billion annually from 2028 to modernise factories, accelerating automation and robotics as the global auto industry confronts labour shortages, ageing plants and rising manufacturing costs.