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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.
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 HR-10936, Bill would deem color additives unsafe, bill would deem covered color additives unsafe and was referred to the House Energy and Commerce Committee. It is at Introduced as of October 29, 2026. Sponsored by Nancy Mace (R).
Bill A-5735, Seasonal pedestrian malls could boost business districts, municipalities could establish seasonal pedestrian malls with temporary features for a fixed period. It is at Introduced, Referred to Assembly Tourism, Gaming and the Arts Committee as of October 29, 2026. Sponsored by Vincent Kearney (Democratic).
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.
Bill HR-10929, Hemp import tariffs and testing rules, a bill would impose a 50% tariff on hemp imports from China and require testing for certain cannabinoid products. It is at Introduced as of October 29, 2026. Sponsored by Val Hoyle (D).
Bill HR-10941, Antitrust bill: include voluntary dismissals in judgments, house bill would require courts to consider proposed voluntary dismissals with consent judgments in antitrust reviews. It is at Introduced as of October 29, 2026. Sponsored by Jamie Raskin (D), Jerrold Nadler, Henry Johnson, Becca Balint, Deborah Ross, Jesús García, Sydney Kamlager-Dove, Pramila Jayapal, Daniel Goldman, and Summer Lee.
Bill A-5739, Winery Fees Waived for Two Years, bill would waive ABC winery license fees for two fiscal years. It is at Introduced, Referred to Assembly Oversight, Reform and Federal Relations Committee as of October 29, 2026. Sponsored by Louis Greenwald (Democratic).
Bill A-5734, Bill would require pre-rule major review, the bill would require state agencies to file a notice of intent before proposing major rules with $10 million-plus costs or likely to disrupt local governments. It is at Introduced, Referred to Assembly Oversight, Reform and Federal Relations Committee as of October 29, 2026. Sponsored by Maureen Rowan (Democratic), Alexander Schnall, and Cody Miller.
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-5738, Bill would allow personalized loyalty pricing, the bill would let retailers use loyalty data to tailor prices, cap changes to once per 24 hours, with a 45-day cure period enforced by the Attorney General. It is at Introduced, Referred to Assembly Consumer Affairs Committee as of October 29, 2026. Sponsored by Louis Greenwald (Democratic), Andrea Katz, Anthony Angelozzi, and Maureen Rowan.
President Donald Trump directed the Commerce Secretary and U.S. Trade Representative to pursue or continue trade negotiations over imported robotics, industrial machinery, and their parts. The proclamation cites national security concerns and import reliance; it does not impose new import restrictions, but says tariffs, quotas, fees, or investment incentives could be considered later.
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.
Nova Scotia and Vermont signed a three-year agreement to work together on offshore wind, electricity transmission planning and regional grid integration. The agreement supports exploring ways to deliver Nova Scotia clean energy to New England, but does not commit either side to a specific project.
Prime Minister Mark Carney will travel to St. John’s, Antigua and Barbuda, from November 2 to 4, 2026, for the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting. He plans to discuss trade and investment, climate resilience, renewable energy and cooperation on geopolitical challenges with leaders from the 56-member group.
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.
The president proclaimed October 2026 National Seafood Month, calling on Americans to recognize the people and communities that support U.S. seafood production. The proclamation says the industry harvests nearly 8.5 billion pounds of food each year, supports more than a million jobs and generates over $173 billion in commerce.
The proclamation directs the Commerce Secretary and U.S. Trade Representative to negotiate with trading partners about wind turbine imports and their parts, citing national security concerns. They must report on progress within 180 days, while the Commerce Secretary continues to monitor imports; existing tariffs on certain materials remain unchanged.
Bill S-4864, Bath salts locked-display rule for retailers, senate bill would require bath salts to be kept locked or behind the counter. It is at Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Commerce Committee as of October 22, 2026. Sponsored by Teresa Ruiz (Democratic).
