Insights
New Oversight! Bank of Canada Now Supervises ~1,500 Payment Service Providers
Curiosity Alert: As of September 8, 2025, the Bank of Canada officially began supervising nearly 1,500 Payment Service Providers (PSPs) under the Retail Payment Activities Act (RPAA), marking a major shift in Canada’s digital payments landscape. What’s Being...
Canada Invests in Northern Ontario: Transforming the Workforce for a Stronger Future
The Government of Canada has announced significant investments in Northern Ontario, introducing new measures to protect, build, and transform Canada’s workforce. This initiative targets workforce development, skill enhancement, and job security across key sectors,...
Atlantic Canada Gets $80M Boost: What It Means for Your Business
Atlantic Canada Gets $80M Boost: What It Means for Your Business Prime Minister Carney has unveiled a strategic $80 million investment from the Regional Tariff Response Initiative (RTRI) to support businesses in Atlantic Canada. This funding aims to assist industries...
Grow With Resilience — New $14.6M Booster for Ontario Farmlands
September 03, 2025 — Canada and Ontario are investing up to $14.6 million into the Resilient Agricultural Landscape Program (RALP)—accelerating long-term resilience and sustainability across Ontario’s farmlands. What’s in the Funding Mix? $9.6M for the RALP Marginal...
Stay Ahead: What’s Inside Canada Gazette (Part I, Vol. 159) – Sept 6, 2025
Alert: The Canada Gazette, Part I (Volume 159, No. 36), published September 6, 2025, is now live—and packed with proposed regulations, appointments, and public notices that could shape your next strategic move. This issue includes updates from key sectors such as...
Competition Bureau Invites Public Input on SME Financing Study
September 5, 2025 — The Competition Bureau has launched a pivotal market study on competition in financing for Canada’s small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs). Recognizing that SMEs drive over 98% of Canadian employment, the Bureau is now soliciting public feedback...
Latest Updates from Ontario Energy Board – Change at the top — change in direction?
The Ontario Energy Board (OEB) has named Geoff Owen as its new Board Chair, effective July 31, 2025. Recommended by Ontario’s Minister of Energy and Mines, Owen steps into this leadership role at a crucial time, guiding the OEB through the implementation of the...
Quebec and Canada: Stronger Together in Innovation
September 8, 2025 — The Government of Canada and Quebec have announced new commitments to strengthen economic growth and innovation across the province. This collaboration highlights the role of Canada’s Federal and Provincial governments in shaping the future of...
From Information Overload to Analysis Paralysis: Navigating the Challenges of Corporate Knowledge Management
As corporations grow and evolve, so does the amount of information they need to manage. Whether it's keeping up with industry trends, monitoring regulatory changes, or tracking competitor activity, staying on top of the topics that matter is crucial for success....
The Importance of Bill Tracking and Committee Tracking for Government Relations Professionals in Canada
As a government relations professional, it's essential to stay up-to-date on legislative changes and committee activities that could affect your organization or clients. With the constant stream of bills and committee meetings, manually monitoring them all can be an...