Canada: Government Policy & Public Finance

This summer, the speed limit on sections of Highways 401 and 416 in eastern Ontario was increased to 110 km/h, followed by sections on other highways, including the QEW and Highways 400, 401, 402, 403, 416 and 417.

Digital infrastructure operators in Ontario are capitalizing on Canada’s growing reputation as a premier data centre jurisdiction. Demand for grid access in the province has increased substantially, with an interconnection queue potentially reaching 10,000 MW. In response, on August 13, 2026, the province released its draft Data Centre Playbook (the “Playbook”).

Canada is proposing to eliminate its federal zero-emission vehicle sales mandate and replace it with technology-neutral greenhouse gas emission standards. The shift comes amid declining EV sales, affordability concerns, and trade uncertainty with the United States, raising questions about how the automotive industry will balance climate goals with market realities. What will this regulatory transformation mean for manufacturers, consumers, and Canada's electrification timeline?

Le gouvernement de l'Ontario a publié son Cadre stratégique pour les centres de données, établissant un processus d'évaluation en deux volets pour régir l'accès au réseau électrique provincial. Cette initiative vise à gérer une demande de raccordement dépassant 10 000 MW tout en priorisant la souveraineté numérique, le développement économique et les investissements communautaires.

On August 13, Ontario released long-awaited details on how the province will regulate the connection of data centres to its electricity grid1. Titled the Data Centre Playbook (the Playbook), the proposed framework outlines how the province plans to evaluate large-scale data centres against the government’s objectives of driving economic growth, keeping Canadians’ data in Canada, and delivering benefits to local communities2.

Housing in Ontario stands at a crossroads between policy ambition and practical delivery. Can governments, non-profit providers, and private partners translate recent investments into lasting systemic change...

Ontario manufacturers may be sitting on a significant hidden tax risk. While industrial property values have changed dramatically since 2016,

Seven Canadian provinces and territories have unveiled a comprehensive strategy to position Western and Northern Canada as a global leader in responsibly sourced critical minerals. The initiative aims to accelerate mining project development, strengthen supply chains, and create new value-chain opportunities in a region that has already generated over CA$80 billion in critical mineral shipments. Will coordinated regulatory approaches, infrastructure investments, and Indigenous partnerships transform the reg

Northwestern Alberta municipalities are positioning themselves to attract nuclear energy investment as the province develops its nuclear policy framework. The Peace Regional Energy Alliance has released a position paper advocating for the Peace Region to become Alberta's preferred location for future nuclear projects, emphasizing regional advantages and the importance of building social license through public engagement and Indigenous consultation.