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The Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency has received a Q400MRE aircraft that can fight wildfires and be reconfigured for passenger, cargo, evacuation or medical transport missions. It must complete induction, training and certification before service; one CV580 airtanker will be retired as part of the fleet transition.
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.
Two Cochrane outfitters and one resident were fined a combined $2,000 for construction or other work on public lands without required ministry authorization. The resident was also ordered to apply for a work permit.
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.
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).
Bill HR-10934, Locatable minerals rules on public lands change, a bill would modify requirements for locatable minerals on federal lands. It is at Introduced as of October 29, 2026. Sponsored by Teresa Leger Fernandez (D), Kathy Castor, Jasmine Crockett, Sylvia Garcia, Jared Huffman, Eleanor Norton, and Melanie Stansbury.
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.
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).
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).
Bill 37, Bill retools land titles and education rules, the bill would let regulations process Land Titles requests out of queue order and authorize loans for local capital projects. It is at First Reading as of October 29, 2026. Sponsored by Schow.
Bill HR-10935, Land sale bill directs Interior, a bill would direct the Secretary to offer BLM land in Monterey County for sale. It is at Introduced as of October 29, 2026. Sponsored by Zoe Lofgren (D) and Jimmy Panetta.
Bill 59, An Act to Amend the Legislative Assembly and Executive Council Act, No. 2, bill would create the Assembly Precinct and give the Speaker security control, with board policies on demonstrations, traffic and access to be tabled soon. It is at 1st Reading as of October 29, 2026. Sponsored by Robert Hawkins.
Saskatchewan will offer agricultural Crown land leases online through McDougall Auctioneers Ltd. starting November 9, 2026. The ongoing process replaces a single annual offering, making available leases—including expired leases—when they open; bidders must meet eligibility requirements.
Ontario and OLG have launched a competition to bring up to three new casino operators to Niagara, with more than $3 billion in direct gaming investment planned over 20 years. Each operator must invest at least $1.5 billion and pay a $100 million entrance fee; the province says the expansion could support more than 10,000 construction jobs.
Bill 34, New rules broaden consumer protections, bill would create the Surface Rights Board and move hearings from the Tribunal. It is at Second Reading as of October 29, 2026. Sponsored by Nally.
Ontario introduced the Building Ontario Faster Act, 2026, which proposes changes the government says could eliminate nearly 220,000 days of permit-processing time. The measures include streamlining approvals, reducing reliance on U.S. waste-storage capacity and easing licensing barriers for workers from other provinces and territories.
Bill 24, AN ACT RESPECTING RESOURCE ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS, resource enforcement bill would allow appointing officers to enforce environmental and Lands Act provisions. It is at Committee as of October 28, 2026. Sponsored by Pleaman Forsey (Progressive Conservative).
Bill 23, AN ACT RESPECTING REGULATORY IMPROVEMENT AND EFFICIENCY, lawmakers' bill would create a Charter of Governing Principles and require an annual report by June 30, with the Red Tape Reduction Office overseeing the Charter. It is at First Reading as of October 27, 2026. Sponsored by Lloyd Parrott (Progressive Conservative).
Bill 140, Infrastructure bill speeds approvals, cuts red tape, bill would create a special environmental assessment for a Highway 69 expansion. It is at Second Reading as of November 2, 2026. Sponsored by Khanjin, Hon. Andrea.
Bill 55, An Act to Amend the Property Assessment and Taxation Act, bill would let a taxing authority seek court transfer of title for unsold tax-sale property, with notice to owners and interests. It is at 1st Reading as of October 27, 2026. Sponsored by Caroline Wawzonek.
