Global Scans · Canada · Weekly Summary

WHAT'S NEXT?: The U.S. and Canada's new governments will have their work cut out dealing with potential changes to their trade agreements while simultaneously Canada will be anxious to implement CETA with the EU.

• [New] During the period from 2025 to 2030, Canada will become the fastest-growing region in the North America Infantry Fighting Vehicles Market because of its defence modernization efforts and implementation of artificial intelligence defence systems. Transpire Insight
• [New] Canada's tourism industry is poised for a significant upswing in 2026, with visitor spending expected to hit $140.9 billion, marking a 6% increase from 2025. Travel Daily Media
• [New] With revenues projected to grow to $177 B by 2030, tourism is a key economic driver and one of Canada's top service exports, with the potential to contribute 9-10% to Canada's $300 B trade diversification goal. CNW Group
• [New] By 2035, total tourism revenue is projected to reach $216.3 billion, up 67% from 2024 levels. / Canada CNW Group
• [New] Clean energy goals and climate action plans such as reducing net greenhouse gas emissions to zero by 2050 are increasingly driving investments into wind infrastructure. / Canada Renewable Energy Magazine, at the heart of clean energy journalism
• [New] Electricity grids will do a lot of the heavy lifting in delivering on Canada's emissions progress by 2050. Pembina Institute
• [New] In all cases, Canada will switch away from fuel-based systems to electricity to meet more of its transportation, residential, commercial and industrial needs in the coming decades. Pembina Institute
• [New] As electrification accelerates across transportation, buildings, and industry, electricity demand in Canada is projected to grow significantly by 2050. Power & Telecom
• [New] Chinese EV maker BYD plans to open approximately 20 dealership locations with partners in Canada this year. JD Supra
• [New] Predictive Analysis: Canada will likely issue a formal national FIKI airworthiness certification for its MQ-9B SkyGuardian fleet, given that Canadian certification authorities were on-site during testing and have direct access to the flight test artifacts. Drone Warfare
• [New] Canada will face more than 254,000 projected new cancer cases - and close to 88,000 deaths - in 2026 alone. CBC
• [New] Lung (n = 32900), breast (n = 32700), prostate (n = 29300), and colorectal (n = 25300) cancers are expected to remain the most commonly diagnosed cancers, representing 47% of all new cases diagnosed in 2026. / Canada CMAJ
• [New] The 5 most common causes of cancer-related death are lung (n = 19300), colorectal (n = 9200), pancreas (n = 6500), breast (n = 5400), and prostate (n = 5300), which are projected to account for more than half of all cancer deaths in Canada in 2026. CMAJ
• [New] 49% of adults in Canada have a waist circumference - and abdominal fatness - that hikes their risk for pancreatic and other cancers. nationalpost
• [New] In 2026, the risk is that talks stall entirely and CUSMA drifts into a decade of annual reviews, creating persistent uncertainty for every business and supply chain that crosses the Canada-U.S. border. Between the Lines Canada
• [New] Canada is a year into a government that has since achieved a slim majority through by-elections and floor crossings, giving the Carney government a mandate that now runs to 2029 without the threat of a confidence vote cutting it short. Between the Lines Canada
• [New] Understanding the risks of buying property in Canada in 2026 is essential before making any major real estate decision. Vancouver Home Search
• [New] Ultimately, success in the Canada housing market 2026 will depend on adaptability. Vancouver Home Search
• [New] A renaissance of nuclear power brings new vulnerabilities: The EU is dependent on Kazakhstan, Canada, Australia, and Russia for uranium imports. Stiftung Wissenschaft und Politik (SWP)
• [New] Canadian businesses need to uncover how threat actors see their organization specifically. KPMG
• [New] Canadian organizations connected to critical infrastructure or Canadian defence could be similarly targeted in a major conflict, to cause harm or disrupt daily life. KPMG
• [New] The recently announced $1 billion Arctic Infrastructure Fund will enable the buildout of more robust connectivity for both defence and civilian needs, and support the Canadian Armed Forces with persistent presence-building. iPolitics

Last updated: 29 April 2026