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Government Programs · Historical report

Canada and Quebec agree on infrastructure funding for cultural projects

Canada and Quebec announced an agreement covering a $98 million federal allocation for local cultural infrastructure, with Quebec set to match the contribution.

By Grant Sullivan · Source dated July 10, 2026 · Source: Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions

Government Programs · Historical report

Canada Announces $33,996,687 for 52 Quebec Biofood Businesses and Organizations

Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions announced funding for 52 recipients focused on secondary processing, marketing, research, innovation and automation in Quebec’s biofood sector.

By Grant Sullivan · Source dated June 25, 2026 · Source: Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions

Business Economy · Historical report

Canada’s CPI increased 3.2% in May as gasoline prices rose

Statistics Canada reported faster annual consumer-price growth in May, with gasoline, fresh produce and travel-related prices contributing to the change while shelter inflation eased.

By Grant Sullivan · Source dated June 22, 2026 · Source: Statistics Canada

Business Economy · Historical report

Statistics Canada Updates 2025 Infrastructure Economic Account Data

In a June 12, 2026 historical release, Statistics Canada refreshed its 2025 Infrastructure Economic Account estimates, aligning the published series with the first-quarter 2026 Income and Expenditure Accounts.

By Grant Sullivan · Source dated June 12, 2026 · Source: Statistics Canada

Business Lending · Historical report

Canada Launches Repayable Airline Liquidity Facility Amid Jet-Fuel Cost Pressure

In a June 8, 2026 announcement, the Department of Finance Canada said eligible airlines facing substantial financial strain from higher jet-fuel costs could access up to $150 million in liquidity support through a new CEEFC-administered, as

By Grant Sullivan · Source dated June 8, 2026 · Source: Department of Finance Canada

Business Economy · Historical report

Canadian employers flag costs and tariff effects in second-quarter survey

Statistics Canada’s latest business conditions survey found that cost obstacles were widely expected in the months ahead, while the share of businesses reporting optimism remained comparable with recent quarters.

By Grant Sullivan · Source dated May 27, 2026 · Source: Statistics Canada

Government Programs · Historical report

FedDev Ontario Backs AI Commercialization and Adoption in the Greater Toronto Area

A federal announcement highlighted support for Greater Toronto Area businesses and organizations working to bring artificial-intelligence technologies to market and expand adoption.

By Grant Sullivan · Source dated May 25, 2026 · Source: Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario

Business Economy · Historical report

Canada Building Construction Investment Fell 1.3% in March

Statistics Canada reported that total investment in building construction decreased to $22.6 billion in March 2026, as residential investment declined and non-residential investment edged higher.

By Grant Sullivan · Source dated May 25, 2026 · Source: Statistics Canada

Government Programs · Historical report

CRA outlines corporate tax-return review process for small-business carbon rebates

In its May 21, 2026 business newsletter, the Canada Revenue Agency said legislation enacted March 26 made the Canada Carbon Rebate for Small Businesses non-taxable across all fuel charge years, prompting reviews of certain corporate returns

By Grant Sullivan · Source dated May 21, 2026 · Source: Canada Revenue Agency

Government Programs · Historical report

FedDev Ontario announces $5 million for Ontario Tech defence technology hub

The federal investment will expand Ontario Tech University’s Automotive Centre of Excellence in Oshawa, with the project aimed at supporting domestic commercialization and manufacturing of defence-related technologies.

By Grant Sullivan · Source dated May 19, 2026 · Source: Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario

Commercial Real Estate · Historical report

Canadian Building Construction Prices Rose in First Quarter of 2026

Statistics Canada reported quarterly increases in residential and non-residential building construction prices, with results varying across metropolitan areas and construction divisions.

By Carter Hayes · Source dated April 28, 2026 · Source: Statistics Canada