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.
Toronto, ON – August 25, 2026 Ontario 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
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
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
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
Toronto, ON – August 11, 2026 A 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
Toronto, ON – August 11, 2026 This 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