Canada
Latest Canada business finance news, lending conditions, interest rates, public offerings and corporate financing developments from official primary sources.
Government Programs
FedDev Ontario announced funding on July 29 for municipal upgrades and readiness work tied to Markham’s first Ontario Honda Dealers Indy, scheduled for August 14 to 16.
By Grant Sullivan · July 29, 2026 · Source: Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario
Interest Rates
The Bank of Canada kept its policy rate unchanged on July 15, 2026, judging that economic growth is resuming and inflation should return to target in early 2027, while risks from oil prices and U.S. trade policy remain elevated.
By Grant Sullivan · July 29, 2026 · Source: Bank of Canada
Government Programs
The Canada Revenue Agency’s latest business tax newsletter covers an optional SR&ED pre-claim approval process, Business Registration Online sign-in requirements and updates to small-business resources.
By Grant Sullivan · July 28, 2026 · Source: Canada Revenue Agency
Interest Rates
The Bank of Canada has released its 2027 calendar for interest rate announcements, monetary policy reports, business and consumer surveys, and its financial stability publication, while confirming the remaining 2026 decision dates.
By Grant Sullivan · July 27, 2026 · Source: Bank of Canada
Government Programs · Historical report
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
Business Economy · Historical report
The Bank of Canada reported softer sales outlooks and weaker hiring intentions, while investment plans remained strong and export outlooks improved.
By Grant Sullivan · Source dated July 6, 2026 · Source: Bank of Canada
Government Programs · Historical report
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
Interest Rates · Historical report
In deliberations published June 24, 2026, the Bank of Canada detailed why it left its policy interest rate unchanged at 2.25% on June 10: the economy remained weak, while higher energy prices created a risk that inflation could broaden.
By Grant Sullivan · Source dated June 24, 2026 · Source: Bank of Canada
Business Economy · Historical report
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Business Economy · Historical report
Statistics Canada reported that annual consumer-price growth accelerated in April 2026, with higher energy prices—particularly gasoline—driving the increase.
By Grant Sullivan · Source dated May 19, 2026 · Source: Statistics Canada
Commercial Real Estate · Historical report
The value of building permits issued in Canada reached $13.5 billion in March 2026, as growth in non-residential construction intentions outweighed a decline in residential intentions.
By Carter Hayes · Source dated May 19, 2026 · Source: Statistics Canada
Commercial Real Estate · Historical report
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