Carney unveils tax break to spur $1T in investment, announces airport privatization
“Our goal is to catalyze one trillion dollars of investment in Canada over the next five years — in energy, transportation, data, defence, and beyond,” said Prime Minister Mark Carney at the Canada Investment Summit.
Tuesday, September 15, 2026 @ 4:30 PM
Today, Prime Minister Mark Carney introduced the new Productivity Mega Deduction at the first Canada Investment Summit in Toronto. The tax incentive will increase the share of assets covered from 15 per cent to more than 65 per cent. He also announced that Canada will seek private investment through long-term concessions to operate the country’s four largest airports. ... [read more]
EI premium rate unchanged for 2027, but maximum insurable earnings rise
Tuesday, September 15, 2026 @ 2:42 PM
The employment insurance (EI) premium rate for employees will remain at $1.64 per $100 of insurable earnings in 2027, but the maximum annual insurable earnings threshold will rise to $70,800 from $68,900 in 2026, the Canada Employment Insurance Commission has announced. ... [read more]
B.C. updates court rules for civil, family chambers applications
Monday, September 14, 2026 @ 5:00 PM
New rules are coming to the B.C. Supreme Court for civil and family applications, creating more opportunities for disputes to be resolved earlier without going to court. The changes will take effect Oct. 1. ... [read more]
CBSA removes 111 people in effort to disrupt extortion networks
Monday, September 14, 2026 @ 4:53 PM
The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) has removed 111 foreign nationals from Canada as part of an enforcement initiative targeting people with suspected links to extortion and organized crime. ... [read more]
Court allows appeal, finds town electors can seek candidate audit regardless of ward
Monday, September 14, 2026 @ 4:10 PM
The Ontario Court of Appeal has allowed an appeal and reinstated a municipal committee’s decision in a statutory interpretation case concerning who is entitled to seek a compliance audit of a candidate’s municipal election campaign finances. ... [read more]