Toronto, ON – September 18, 2026 Canadian businesses could be facing one of the most significant shifts in Canada’s international trade relationships in decades. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has proposed that Canada become the EU’s first-ever “associate member,” potentially taking the relationship well
Toronto, ON – September 16, 2026 The Canada Investment Summit, held in Toronto on September 14–15, concluded with nearly $500 billion in announced investment and financing commitments, along with major new tax incentives and financing opportunities for Canadian businesses. The federal government aims to generate
Toronto, ON – September 12, 2026 The Canadian construction industry is entering a period of both major opportunity and serious cost pressure. Billions of dollars are being committed to housing, infrastructure and new construction, while U.S. tariffs and Canadian counter-tariffs are increasing the cost of
Toronto, ON – September 12, 2026 The Canada–U.S. trade dispute is entering a new and potentially more disruptive phase. Until recently, businesses mainly watched tariff rates. Now the issue is broader: U.S. import bans, restrictions on Canadian access to U.S. government contracts, threats against individual Canadian
Toronto, ON – September 5, 2026 Canadian businesses are entering one of the most uncertain periods in Canada-U.S. trade in decades. Trade negotiations have broken down. New tariffs are taking effect. The automotive sector has become a major battleground. CUSMA faces years of uncertainty —
Toronto, ON – September 5, 2026 Canada’s construction industry is entering a critical period. Governments are promising to build housing and infrastructure at a pace not seen in years — but builders, developers, contractors, manufacturers and suppliers are simultaneously facing new tariffs, labour shortages, municipal
Toronto, ON – August 29, 2026 Canada’s construction and building-materials industry is facing a rapidly changing market. Housing starts are under pressure. Canada-U.S. trade tensions have escalated. New tariffs are affecting materials, equipment and supply chains. At the same time, governments across Canada are committing
Toronto, ON – August 29, 2026 The past week has dramatically changed the Canada–U.S. trade relationship. After months of negotiations, Canada walked away from a proposed agreement with the United States. Prime Minister Mark Carney said the United States “asked too much and offered too
Toronto, ON – August 28, 2026 Over the coming days and weeks, your inbox will likely be inundated with announcements about government grants, tariff-relief programs, loans and funding opportunities. You will also hear from countless companies promising to write your applications. GTA Strategies is different.