At their Montréal summit, Canada and the European Union launched work on an expanded partnership aimed at strengthening trade, investment, supply chains and security cooperation. New steps include concluding negotiations on a digital trade agreement, pursuing closer cooperation on critical resources and technology, and expanding work on emergency preparedness, research and education.
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Ontario is investing $1 million to help the Bruce Trail Conservancy turn the former Talisman Mountain Resort near Kimberley into the Talisman Forest Nature Reserve. The project will permanently protect 123 acres, add 1 kilometre to the Bruce Trail and restore habitat for species at risk.
Ontario is investing $540,000 over three years in a University of Waterloo research agreement to improve flood preparedness and water management. The work will use hydrologic modelling to support decisions by municipalities, conservation authorities and local dam operators, including watershed-specific work with the District Municipality of Muskoka.
Codifies finding that greenhouse gas emissions contribute to climate change and endanger public health, safety, welfare, and environment; amends "Air Pollution Control Act (1954)" to define greenhouse gases as air pollutants subject to regulation.
Bill A-5778. Sponsored by Alixon Collazos-Gill (Democratic).
Supplementary Appropriation Act (Operations Expenditures), No. 2, 2026-2027
Bill 65, Supplementary Appropriation Act (Operations Expenditures), No. 2, 2026-2027, lawmakers would authorize up to $134.229 million in operating expenditures for 2026-27, allocated to Environment and Climate Change, Finance and other departments. It is at 1st Reading as of October 29, 2026. Sponsored by Caroline Wawzonek.
Plug into the Sun Act
Bill 144, Plug into the Sun Act, bill would create a Plug-in Solar Panels Advisory Committee in Ontario within 60 days to study safety and report in six months. It is at First Reading as of October 29, 2026. Sponsored by Tabuns, Peter, Bell, Jessica, Lennox, Robin, and Gilmour, Alexa.
Law to speed AI data center permits
Bill A-5729, Law to speed AI data center permits, expedited procedures bill would speed approvals for AI data centers with on-site power within 12 months. It is at Introduced, Referred to Assembly Science, Innovation and Technology Committee as of October 29, 2026. Sponsored by Gregory Myhre (Republican).
FEMA to share disaster reports and snowstorm factors
Bill HR-10932, FEMA to share disaster reports and snowstorm factors, bill would require FEMA to provide disaster-declaration recommendation reports to states and tribes. It is at Introduced as of October 29, 2026. Sponsored by Thomas Kean (R).
States Could Receive Grants for April Crop Losses
Bill HR-10928, States Could Receive Grants for April Crop Losses, lawmakers would authorize the Secretary of Agriculture to provide state grants for April 2026 crop losses. It is at Introduced as of October 29, 2026. Sponsored by Josh Gottheimer (D), Ben Cline, and Sarah McBride.
Hookah lounges win indoor-use exemption
Bill A-5713, Hookah lounges win indoor-use exemption, bill would let qualifying hookah lounges operate indoors under smoking-exemption rules if they have a plenary liquor license and meet income, registration, and age limits. It is at Introduced, Referred to Assembly Oversight, Reform and Federal Relations Committee as of October 29, 2026. Sponsored by Kenyatta Stewart (Democratic).
Micro-reactor incentives for power backup
Bill A-5726, Micro-reactor incentives for power backup, lawmakers would authorize a competitive program paying per-MWh incentives for NRC-licensed micro-reactors, funded from the Global Warming Solutions Fund. It is at Introduced, Referred to Assembly Telecommunications and Utilities Committee as of October 29, 2026. Sponsored by Gregory Myhre (Republican), Brian Rumpf, Christopher DePhillips, Robert Auth, Antwan McClellan, and Dawn Fantasia.
Supplementary Appropriation Act, (Infrastructure Expenditures), No. 2, 2026-2027
Bill 64, Supplementary Appropriation Act, (Infrastructure Expenditures), No. 2, 2026-2027, a supplementary appropriation bill would authorize up to $78.333 million in capital investments for the Northwest Territories’ 2026-27 fiscal year. It is at 1st Reading as of October 29, 2026. Sponsored by Caroline Wawzonek.
Bans Wildfire-Linked Contracts
Bill HR-10951, Bans Wildfire-Linked Contracts, lawmakers would bar listing wildfire-related contracts under the Commodity Exchange Act. It is at Introduced as of October 29, 2026. Sponsored by George Whitesides (D), James Gallagher, Andrea Salinas, and Vince Fong.
Budget expands health, safety programs
Bill S-3290, Budget expands health, safety programs, senate supplemental budget would add about $2.477 billion in direct appropriations, funding MassHealth, sheriffs' offices, and snow removal. It is at Placed in the Orders of the Day for Thursday, November 5, 2026 as of October 29, 2026. Sponsored by Senate Committee on Ways and Means.
Data centers would file energy disclosures
Bill HR-10950, Data centers would file energy disclosures, house bill would require sponsors of large data centers to file public disclosures with the Secretary of Energy. It is at Introduced as of October 29, 2026. Sponsored by Eugene Vindman (D).
Add nanoplastics to unregulated contaminants list
Bill HR-10947, Add nanoplastics to unregulated contaminants list, bill would require EPA to add nanoplastics and microplastics to unregulated contaminants list under the Safe Drinking Water Act. It is at Introduced as of October 29, 2026. Sponsored by Rashida Tlaib (D), Bonnie Watson Coleman, Maxine Waters, Sylvia Garcia, André Carson, Eleanor Norton, Raja Krishnamoorthi, and Janelle Bynum.
Bill would curb EPA monitoring
Bill HR-10918, Bill would curb EPA monitoring, house bill would bar the EPA from requiring continuous monitoring for certain combustion devices. It is at Introduced as of October 29, 2026. Sponsored by Jodey Arrington (R), Michael Rulli, and Craig Goldman.
Budget bill at first reading lacks detail
Bill 143, Budget bill at first reading lacks detail, ontario lawmakers would shift education property taxes to the Finance Minister under a budget bill. It is at First Reading as of October 29, 2026. Sponsored by Bethlenfalvy, Hon. Peter.
Public Lands Transfer Preserves Open Space
Bill A-5723, Public Lands Transfer Preserves Open Space, a bill would transfer 386 acres of the former Arthur Brisbane Child Treatment Center to the Department of Environmental Protection for open-space preservation in Wall Township. It is at Introduced, Referred to Assembly State and Local Government Committee as of October 29, 2026. Sponsored by Sean Kean (Republican).
Canada and the United Arab Emirates elevated their relationship to a Strategic Partnership during the Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi’s October 26–27 visit to Ottawa. The leaders witnessed the signing of a trade agreement, noted a commitment to facilitate up to CAD $70 billion in investment opportunities in Canada, and concluded a defence cooperation memorandum. They also agreed to pursue cooperation in areas including energy, technology, water and education, and intend to begin talks on extradition and mutual legal assistance treaties.