British Columbia’s 2026 budget raises the lowest income tax rate and expands PST to professional services, while projecting larger deficits and rising debt now.
Canada and Mexico held trade talks in Mexico City as a 370 delegate Team Canada mission sought new deals, while Ottawa named Janice Charette for CUSMA review now.
Environment Canada warns Toronto and southern Ontario of snow, ice pellets and freezing rain, with hazardous commutes and localized ice buildup Wednesday in GTA.
Canada PM Mark Carney launched a new auto strategy in Vaughan, Ontario, pairing EV purchase rebates, C$1.5bn charging funds and tougher 2027-2032 emissions rules.
A mass shooting at Tumbler Ridge Secondary School in British Columbia left 10 dead, including the suspect, and sent dozens to medical care, police said on Feb 10.
President Donald Trump said he may block the Gordie Howe International Bridge opening between Detroit and Windsor, pressing Canada on trade terms and ownership.
Canada waived 2026 model year vehicles from its EV availability standard and opened a review before an Ottawa briefing on a national automotive strategy update.
Business
British Columbia’s 2026 budget raises the lowest income tax rate and expands PST to professional services, while projecting larger deficits and rising debt now.
Automotive
Nissan tests self-driving Ariya EV on Tokyo streets using AI, LiDAR, and radar, showcasing urban navigation tech ahead of a 2027 Japan market launch.
Health
Travel
U.S. Commerce figures show October 2025 arrivals down 5.7%, with Canada trips lower and main markets including the UK, Germany and South Korea among top sources.
Immigrant visa processing for Pakistan will pause under US review measures as India continues uninterrupted under existing immigration law.
Tourism messaging is diverging as Canada reassures American travelers while some U.S. destinations quietly step back from Canada focused promotion.
Parks Canada introduces shuttle-only access and parking fees in Banff National Park to reduce traffic and protect wildlife zones this peak travel season.
IATA reports 4.6% global passenger traffic growth in August 2025, with record load factor and strong international air travel demand.
Canadian travel to the US dropped for the eighth month in August, with car and air trips both declining significantly according to Statistics Canada data.
Canadian tourist traffic to the US dropped 34% this year, hitting border towns in New England with revenue losses and weakened event attendance.
Air Canada flight attendants reject tentative wage agreement, sending the matter to binding arbitration with no service disruptions and all operations continuing.
Spirit Airlines warns of possible shutdown within 12 months, citing weak demand, oversupply and cash shortfall despite emerging from bankruptcy in March.

