Toronto, ON – September 18, 2026Canadian 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 beyond the...
Toronto, ON – September 16, 2026The 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 $1 trillion...
Toronto, ON – September 12, 2026The 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 materials,...
Toronto, ON – September 12, 2026The 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 companies, higher...
Toronto, ON – September 5, 2026Canadian 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 — and Ottawa...
Toronto, ON – September 5, 2026Canada’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 fees, servicing...
Toronto, ON – August 29, 2026Canada’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 billions of dollars...
Toronto, ON – August 29, 2026The 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 little,” with...
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. We don't want...
Toronto, ON – August 25, 2026Ontario has immediately expanded the Protect Ontario Financing Program (POFP) to businesses hit by the new 50% U.S. Section 338 tariffs, effective August 22, 2026.If tariffs are putting pressure on your cash flow, sales, production or workforce, your business may qualify...
Toronto, ON – August 23, 2026 On August 22, 2026, the United States followed through on President Donald Trump’s threat to impose 50% tariffs on approximately C$28 billion of Canadian exports after intensive Canada–U.S. trade negotiations collapsed. The affected products span numerous sectors, including food and agricultural...
Toronto, ON – August 18, 2026 The Canadian construction sector is facing rapid change, shaped by evolving trade negotiations, shifting investment patterns, and significant policy reforms. Below is an overview of the key developments impacting our industry. CUSMA Negotiations: Implications for Construction Ongoing CUSMA (Canada–United States–Mexico Agreement) negotiations...
Toronto, ON – August 16, 2026 Critical update on the ongoing trade negotiations between Canada and the United States, the looming threat of new tariffs, and the potential economic impacts on your sectors.Potential tariffs between Canada and the U.S. would have severe economic impacts, with estimates...
Toronto, ON – August 11, 2026A concise overview of recent developments impacting our sector, including trade agreements, government initiatives, regional news, market trends, and how GTA Strategies can support your business.1. Impact of CUSMA (Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement)While the document does not provide direct commentary on...
Toronto, ON – August 11, 2026This is an urgent update on the latest developments in the Canada-U.S.-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA) negotiations and their direct impact on businesses in the agricultural, construction, wood production, steel and aluminum, meat processing, food, and wood working sectors.Latest Developments in CUSMA...
Toronto, ON – August 4, 2026 Concise summary of the most important developments, challenges, and opportunities shaping Canada’s construction sector this week. Industry Headlines & Trends Housing Market & Affordability Rising mortgage rates are offsetting the benefits of falling home prices, keeping affordability out of reach for many Canadians....