Canada: Industry Updates & Analysis

Le gouvernement canadien et les provinces intensifient leurs efforts pour soutenir l'innovation nationale face aux perturbations géopolitiques et à la concurrence mondiale. De nouveaux programmes de financement, sources de capitaux et initiatives axées sur le talent visent à commercialiser la recherche, préserver la propriété intellectuelle canadienne et attirer des investissements dans des secteurs stratégiques comme l'IA, les sciences de la vie et la défense.

Canadian Governments Invest in Innovation, Talent and Domestic Competitiveness — Federal and provincial governments, frequently alongside private-sector partners, have introduced a series of new funding programs, capital sources and talent initiatives designed to support the retention and growth of technology, intellectual property and human capital in Canada. This edition's Market Insight is a summary of recent initiatives that are of particular relevance to companies, founders and investors operating in Canada’s innovation economy.

The Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO) recently introduced the Major Projects Identification Committees (MPIC) process to keep up with increasing digitization and electricity demand in Ontario.

On April 28, 2026, the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne tabled the federal government’s spring economic update 2026 (Update). The Update included what the government described as a “generational investment”...

Canada's federal government announced a $755 million investment over five years to revitalize the nation's sport system, marking the first major funding increase for national sport organizations since 2005.

Le gouvernement du Canada (le « gouvernement ») a indiqué qu’il avait l’intention de « moderniser le cadre s’appliquant au secteur des organismes de bienfaisance en 2026-2027...

Policy and business leaders in 2026 are confronting disruptive global forces that pose daunting economic and financial risks while also transforming markets and creating avenues for growth over the next years.

In this podcast series, Torys partner Zehra Sheerazi sits down with leaders from across Canada's corporate landscape to discuss their road to success, the insights they've gained from facing challenges and opportunities...

In this podcast series, Torys partner Zehra Sheerazi sits down with leaders from across Canada's corporate landscape to discuss their road to success, the insights they've gained from facing challenges and opportunities...