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Saskatchewan is investing $4 million to update the kidney-care electronic medical record used across the province’s kidney clinics, dialysis programs and transplant teams. The upgrade is intended to make patient information easier to access across care settings, capture dialysis data automatically and support centralized reporting.
Saskatchewan has proclaimed November 1–7 as Skilled Trade and Technology Week, with schools and Skills Canada Saskatchewan encouraging young people to explore careers in the trades and technology. More than 8,000 apprentices were registered in the province as of June 30, 2026; eligible Youth Apprenticeship graduates who register as apprentices within five years can receive several training and fee benefits.
At their October 29–30 summit in Montréal, Canada and the EU launched the Alliance for the Future and announced more than 20 measures to deepen cooperation. The measures include a digital trade agreement, Canadian access to a European supercomputer initiative, and funding to expand waterbomber production; further talks are planned on research, student exchanges and other areas.
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.
Saskatchewan’s ACRE program is accepting applications from agtech companies for on-farm pilot projects, with up to $30,000 available per project. The trials will let companies refine technologies with real-world feedback and help producers assess potential solutions before they reach the wider market.
The federal government plans to invest up to $1.6 billion in Cohere in stages, taking an equity stake in the Toronto-founded AI company. Cohere has committed to create at least 1,000 Canadian technical jobs and invest at least $1.7 billion in computing infrastructure in Canada by 2030, with regular reporting on progress.
Prime Minister Mark Carney has launched a national security strategy focused on strengthening Canada’s economy, defence, foreign partnerships, public safety and intelligence capabilities. The government says it will propose updates to national security laws within the plan’s first year, convene a First Ministers’ Meeting on security and update the strategy at least every four years.
Ontario’s 2026 Fall Economic Statement projects deficits falling from $16.9 billion in 2026-27 to a balanced budget in 2029-30. It also outlines business tax relief, an $8.7 billion action plan for steel, automotive and critical minerals, and a review of business permits aimed at reducing or changing 35 to 50 per cent by the end of 2028.
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-5717, Special-education reports go to public database, a bill would require the Department of Education to publish full-text special-education complaint reports in a searchable public database with links to later court decisions. It is at Introduced, Referred to Assembly Education Committee as of October 29, 2026. Sponsored by Verlina Reynolds-Jackson (Democratic) and Eliana Marin.
Bill HR-10946, Tech Assessment Office renamed, duties revised, the bill would rename the Office of Technology Assessment to the Congressional Office of Technology and revise its duties; it has been referred to the House Administration Committee. It is at Introduced as of October 29, 2026. Sponsored by Mark Takano (D), Donald Beyer, Bill Foster, Sean Casten, and Jay Obernolte.
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.
Bill HRES-1642, House blocks artificial-intelligence rescue, aids workers, resolution would oppose federal rescues for insolvent AI-related firms and financial firms, while supporting aid for workers, pension holders, and accountability for executives. It is at Introduced as of October 29, 2026. Sponsored by Greg Casar (D), Maxine Waters, Janice Schakowsky, Jesús García, Rashida Tlaib, Delia Ramirez, André Carson, Danny Davis, Christopher Deluzio, Brad Sherman, Valerie Foushee, Pramila Jayapal, and Analilia Mejia.
Bill A-5727, Micro-reactors gain regulatory path, bill would empower BPU, with authority input, to adopt rules authorizing NRC-approved micro-reactors up to 20 MW to be built under streamlined rules for up to 18 months. 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.
Bill HR-10940, Federal communications commission to set wireless alert standards, bill would require the FCC to issue regulations establishing metrics, goals and minimum requirements for wireless emergency alert delivery. It is at Introduced as of October 29, 2026. Sponsored by Kevin Mullin (D).
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.
Bill HR-10925, Bill would study diplomacy tech capacity, bill would require a State Department tech capacity assessment on AI to combat trafficking. It is at Introduced as of October 29, 2026. Sponsored by James Gallagher (R).
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).
Bill HR-10920, Telemedicine licensing barriers grant reauthorization, a bill would fund state licensing boards through HHS grants to reduce telemedicine barriers. It is at Introduced as of October 29, 2026. Sponsored by Kat Cammack (R).
The Prime Minister’s October 29 schedule in Montréal includes a noon announcement about strengthening Canada’s AI digital sovereignty. He will also hold a business roundtable with European Council President António Costa and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, then host a dinner for the two leaders.
