Toronto, ON – November 9, 2026Canada's construction industry is seeing major new opportunities following the 2026 federal budget, Ontario's Fall Economic Statement, and recent provincial and municipal announcements.Billions of dollars are being directed toward housing, hospitals, highways, schools, transit, energy, and municipal infrastructure. However, rising costs,...
Toronto, ON – November 8, 2026Canada’s business environment continues to evolve as trade negotiations with the United States, the results of the U.S. midterm elections, the 2026 Federal Budget, and new provincial initiatives create both challenges and opportunities.At GTA Strategies, we are monitoring these developments and...
Toronto, ON – November 6, 2026The Government of Canada has released its 2026 Federal Budget, “Masters of Our Destiny,” outlining significant investments in housing, infrastructure, energy, construction innovation and Canadian industrial development.For residential and commercial developers, homebuilders, general contractors, engineering firms, building-material manufacturers and skilled trades,...
Toronto, ON – November 4, 2026 The American people delivered a significant political change in the November 3 midterm elections. Democrats won control of both the U.S. House of Representatives and the Senate, ending Republican control of Congress and fundamentally changing the political landscape in Washington. President...
Toronto, ON – October 30, 2026 Canada's economic landscape is changing rapidly. With U.S. tariffs disrupting industries, the November 3 American midterm elections approaching, the Canada–EU Summit in Montreal, and the federal budget expected next week, Canadian businesses face both challenges and new opportunities. Trade negotiations are...
Toronto, ON – October 30, 2026The Canada–European Union Summit, held in Montreal on October 29–30, 2026, has concluded with the announcement of the Canada–EU Alliance for the Future, an initiative aimed at strengthening cooperation in education, culture, youth development, research, innovation and international partnerships.While much...
Toronto, ON – October 30, 2026 Canada’s construction and development industry is facing a challenging period. U.S. tariffs, uncertainty surrounding the Canada–United States–Mexico Agreement (CUSMA), higher financing costs and slowing housing demand are putting pressure on builders, contractors, developers, manufacturers and suppliers. At the same time, recent...
Toronto, ON – October 29, 2026On October 29, 2026, the Government of Ontario released its Fall Economic Statement, A Plan to Protect Ontario, outlining investments in infrastructure, cultural institutions, tourism, community services and economic development.At GTA Strategies, we recognize the important contributions of Ontario's cultural associations,...
Toronto, ON – October 28, 2026On October 29, 2026, the Government of Ontario released its Fall Economic Statement, A Plan to Protect Ontario, outlining its response to economic uncertainty, U.S. tariffs, slowing economic growth and the need to strengthen Ontario's competitiveness.At GTA Strategies, we believe...
Toronto, ON – October 27, 2026Ontario's October 26 municipal elections have brought significant changes across the Greater Toronto Area and surrounding municipalities. These results will help shape the future of housing construction, development approvals, zoning, infrastructure investment and government procurement over the next four years.According...
Toronto, ON – October 25, 2026 Business and industry leaders raise concerns over tariffs, investment uncertainty, U.S. market access and opportunities for stronger trade relations with Europe. GTA Strategies has issued a formal letter to Prime Minister Mark Carney and relevant federal Cabinet ministers outlining concerns and...
Toronto, ON – October 24, 2026Canada's economic and trade landscape is changing rapidly. From the ongoing tariff dispute with the United States to new federal and provincial investments, major infrastructure projects and expanding international trade relationships, Canadian businesses face significant challenges — but also new...
Toronto, ON – October 24, 2026Canada's construction industry faces significant challenges, but new government investments are creating opportunities for builders, developers, contractors, manufacturers, and suppliers nationwide.U.S. tariffs, CUSMA uncertainty, rising construction costs, labour shortages, and municipal development charges continue to affect the industry. Meanwhile, federal,...
Toronto, ON – October 23, 2026Dear Business Leader,The United States is heading into one of its most contentious midterm elections in recent history, and Canadian businesses have every reason to pay attention.On November 3, Americans will elect a new House of Representatives, 35 U.S. senators,...
Toronto, ON – October 21, 2026Canada's construction industry is facing significant changes. Municipal elections, rising material costs, U.S. tariffs, housing shortages and billions in government infrastructure investments are creating both challenges and opportunities.With British Columbia's municipal elections concluded, Ontario's October 26 elections approaching, and new...
Toronto, ON – October 18, 2026 Canada's construction industry is facing significant changes. Municipal elections, rising material costs, U.S. tariffs, housing shortages and billions in government infrastructure investments are creating both challenges and opportunities. With British Columbia's municipal elections concluded, Ontario's October 26 elections approaching, and new...