This month I am
trying to get my new Dell laptop working. The reason I
decided to purchase a new system is that Trend Anti-virus
software sent me an email saying they no longer support Windows
7. No notice period... they just stopped their support. No
guidance on how to protect my system. I do find this
totally unacceptable. I will never use this company ever
again.
As to my new
Dell laptop... like every time I get a new laptop there are many
issues like losing passwords, old programs not working. I
still use the Microsoft FrontPage web publishing software and
while it still works I can no longer navigate to the directory
and file to create a link as when I try to navigate the program
closes. While not a killer it certainly means an extra
step to ensure the path is correct.
I've also found
that Microsoft Windows 11 wants to default everything to the
cloud. I don't want to use the cloud so that is causing a lot of
issues in getting my system working the way I want it.
I have been
trying to get my top gutters cleaned and also one of my trees
trimmed. found it very hard to find someone to do this and
it's getting quite expensive as most quotes are over $2,000.
MARK CARNEY
WINS: Two Massive Deals the Opposition Didn't See Coming - May 1
Global Investors Are Competing to Choosing Canada—And Here Are
the 2 More Deals Proving It. Analysis here.
NATO's $135
Billion Defence Bank Headquarters Goes to Canada in Historic
Decision - May 1
Canada just secured the headquarters of a brand-new $135 BILLION
NATO defence bank — and two of Europe's biggest economies
couldn't even stay in the room.
The Defence, Security and Resilience Bank (DSRB) will be
headquartered in Canada after unanimous agreement was reached in
Montréal on April 29, 2026. Britain walked away. Germany said
no. Canada stepped forward — and the entire Western alliance
followed.
KEY FACTS:
DSRB designed to raise $135 billion USD for NATO rearmament
3,500 specialized jobs anchored to the winning host city
JPMorgan, Deutsche Bank, and RBC already backing the institution
Canada holds a triple-A sovereign credit rating
Canada hit NATO's 2% GDP defence target in fiscal 2025 — pathway
to 5% by 2035
Mark Carney: former Governor of both the Bank of Canada and the
Bank of England
Ontario Premier
Doug Ford speaks at 9th FNMPC Conference - May 1
Ontario Premier Doug Ford delivers remarks at the 9th annual
First Nations Major Projects Coalition Conference in Toronto.
Prime
Minister Carney speaks with President of Argentina Javier
Milei
May 1, 2026
Ottawa, Ontario
Today, the Prime Minister, Mark Carney, spoke with the President
of Argentina, Javier Milei.
The Prime
Minister and the President welcomed progress on negotiations
toward a free trade agreement between Canada and Mercosur – a
trade bloc collectively representing the world’s fifth-largest
economy, with a combined GDP of more than $4 trillion.
The Prime
Minister underscored Canada’s role as a leading investor in
Argentina’s mining sector, and the opportunities to further
expand this partnership across trade, critical minerals, energy,
and investment. The leaders discussed the bilateral defence
industrial relationship, and the potential for greater Canadian
exports. They welcomed Argentina’s upcoming participation in
Operation NANOOK in Canada’s North.
The leaders
look forward to the FIFA World Cup, which begins next month and
will be co-hosted by Canada. They agreed to remain in close
contact.
Canadian
Manufacturing Just Posted Its BIGGEST Growth in 3 Years - May 2
Trump said Canadian manufacturing would collapse. Statistics
Canada just proved him wrong — with the biggest monthly surge in
three years.
While Washington expected Ottawa to beg for relief, Ontario's
auto plants are accelerating, steel foundries are producing, and
machinery output just jumped 8.7% in a single month. The tariff
war didn't break Canada. It woke it up.
Prime
Minister Carney meets with Prime Minister of Armenia Nikol
Pashinyan
May 3, 2026
Yerevan, Armenia
Today, the Prime Minister, Mark Carney, met with the Prime
Minister of Armenia, Nikol Pashinyan, on the margins of the
European Political Community Summit in Yerevan, Armenia.
Prime Minister
Carney thanked Prime Minister Pashinyan for his hospitality and
for his invitation to join the Summit. This marks the first time
a non-European leader has joined the Summit, and the first
official visit to Armenia by a Canadian Prime Minister in nearly
a decade.
The leaders
emphasised the strong bilateral relations between Canada and
Armenia, strengthened by the opening of a Canadian embassy in
Yerevan in 2023 and the more than 60,000 Canadians of Armenian
descent.
The leaders
agreed to continue working together to advance shared
priorities.
While Europe
Convenes in Armenia, Canada Emerges as the Caucasus' New Power
Broker - May 3
Canada just sent its Prime Minister to one of the most contested
capitals on Earth — and Moscow is watching every move.
Mark Carney touched down in Yerevan with only 20 hours before 48
European leaders arrived. But what Canada is quietly building in
Armenia — embassies, border missions, military ties — is bigger
than any summit. This is Canada planting its flag in Russia's
former backyard. And it's only the beginning.
KEY FACTS:
Carney is the first non-European leader ever invited to an EPC
summit
Canada is the only non-EU country embedded in the EU Mission in
Armenia
Ottawa opened its Yerevan embassy in 2023
Armenia borders Turkey, Iran, Russia, and Azerbaijan
Canada suspended drone component exports to Turkey after
confirmed battlefield misuse in 2020
Carney INVITED
to Address Europe’s Parliament After GRAND WELCOME - May 3
In a historic and highly strategic development, Canadian Prime
Minister Mark Carney has been invited to attend the European
Political Community Summit in Armenia—marking the first time a
non-European country has been included in this high-level forum.
This invitation is more than symbolic. It reflects a growing
shift in global dynamics, where countries are reassessing
alliances, diversifying partnerships, and responding to
increasing uncertainty in international relations.
As Carney meets European leaders, strengthens economic ties, and
advances Canada’s global position, questions are also being
raised about the role of the United States under Donald Trump,
particularly in light of shifting trade policies, tariffs, and
unpredictability in global agreements.
In this video, we break down:
Why Canada was invited to a European-only summit
What this says about Canada’s rising global relevance
How Carney is positioning Canada in a changing world
The impact of shifting US policies on global alliances
Why this moment could signal a broader geopolitical shift
This is not just a diplomatic visit—it is a signal of changing
power dynamics.
Premier Ford
holds a press conference - May 4
Premier Doug Ford is joined by Sylvia Jones, Deputy Premier and
Minister of Health, Vic Fedeli, Minister of Economic
Development, Job Creation and Trade, and Olivia Chow, Mayor of
Toronto, to provide remarks and hold a media availability.
Liberals move
some committees in camera, govt’s tariff relief measures – May
4, 2026
MPs speak with reporters on Parliament Hill as they convene for
the daily question period in the House of Commons.
Conservative MPs John Brassard and Luc Berthold comment Liberals
using their majority status to move some parliamentary
committees behind closed doors recently.
Conservative MPs Michelle Rempel Garner, Vincent Ho and Costas
Menegakis and Brad Redekopp speak about Immigration Minister
Lena Diab’s appearance at committee on issues related reforms to
the International Students Program.
Green Party Leader Elizabeth May discusses the government’s plan
to create a sovereign wealth fund.
Conservative MPs Rachel Dancho, Luc Berthold, Kyle Seeback and
Shelby Kramp-Neuman discuss the government’s announcement of
tariff support for impacted industries. They also comment on the
government approach to trade negotiations with the Trump
administration.
Conservative MPs Ziad Aboultaif, Roman Baber, John Barlow and
NDP MP Gord Johns face questions on topics ranging from Canada-U.S.
relations and the newly authorized pipeline that would transport
Canadian crude to Wyoming.
Conservative MP James Bezan and Blake Richards discuss the
Liberal government’s move to bring a closure motion on Bill
C-11, legislation to reform the military justice system.
Minister Gary Anandasangaree (public safety), Bloc Québécois MPs
Rhéal Fortin and Xavier Barsalou Duval, Conservative MPs Dan
Albas, Philip Lawrence, Glen Motz and Helena Konanz, Liberal MPs
Anthony Housefather, Chris d’Entremont, Dominique O'Rourke and
Marcus Powlowski, as well and NDP MP Gord Johns are asked the
new Governor General, who reportedly will be named by Prime
Minister Mark Carney on Tuesday.
Canada’s
MASSIVE Aluminum Discovery Is Shaking Global Supply Chains! -
May 4
Canada’s massive aluminum discovery near Saskatchewan could
reshape global supply chains, with billions of tonnes of
resources and potential to produce for thousands of years. As
demand for clean, reliable aluminum surges, this project could
position Canada as a major strategic player in the future of
energy, manufacturing, and geopolitics.
TOP US ALLY
says BYE BYE over Trump insanity - 596,956 views - May 1
Canada’s next Governor General - May 5
Prime Minister Carney announces
The King’s approval of Canada’s next Governor General
May 5, 2026
Ottawa, Ontario
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Biographical
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‘What a
sterling appointment’ | Mulcair on Louise Arbour becoming next
Governor General
Former NDP leader Tom Mulcair weighs in on Prime Minister Mark
Carney appointing Louise Arbour as Canada’s next General
Governor.
Prime
Minister Carney welcomes the largest order of commercial
aircraft in Canadian history
May 6, 2026
Mirabel, Québec
The world is changing rapidly. In response, Canada’s new
government is focused on what we can control. We are building a
stronger economy with an ambitious plan to catalyse $1 trillion
in total investment in Canada over the next five years. In the
past year, we have signed 20 new economic and defence
partnerships, secured nearly $100 billion in foreign investment
commitments, and diversified trade across Europe and the
Indo-Pacific.
Building on
this progress, the Prime Minister, Mark Carney, today welcomed
an agreement between Airbus and AirAsia to purchase 150
Airbus A220-300 aircraft – the largest order for a
Canadian-designed and produced aircraft in history. With every
aircraft assembled in Airbus Canada’s facility in
Mirabel, Québec, this agreement will strengthen the province’s
dynamic and world-leading aerospace manufacturing industry and
support thousands of careers across Canada, from skilled trades
to engineering.
Airbus’s
assembly facility in Mirabel is its most comprehensive
commercial aircraft manufacturing site outside Europe. It
employs over 4,600 workers and is a cornerstone of Canada’s
world-leading expertise in aviation and aerospace technologies.
The facility brings together administrative leadership,
engineering excellence, advanced research, and production within
one integrated operation, supported by a broader ecosystem of
Canadian welders, technicians, and small businesses.
Built with a
cutting-edge “clean-sheet” design, the A220-300 aircraft is
developed and designed by Canadian workers from scratch. The
aircraft offers significant performance advantages, including
lower fuel consumption, reduced emissions, and a smaller noise
footprint – driven by advanced propulsion systems, lightweight
materials, and cutting-edge aerodynamic design.
In a world of
rapid change, Canada’s new government is focused on what we can
control. We are growing a stronger economy – one that is built
on the solid foundation of thriving Canadian workers and strong
Canadian industries.
Quotes
“The agreement between Airbus
and AirAsia is the largest order of Canadian aircraft in
history. The 150 aircraft will be built by Canadian workers
on Canadian factory floors. For thousands of engineers,
electricians, steel welders, and IT specialists, it will
mean high-paying and exciting work to build a remarkable
aircraft that connects millions of people around the world
to more opportunities, more destinations, or more time with
friends and loved ones.”
— The Rt. Hon. Mark Carney,
Prime Minister of Canada
“Canada is a world leader in
aviation and aerospace technologies. This agreement between
Airbus and AirAsia will further strengthen the aerospace
industry in Québec and across Canada and support thousands
of Canadian jobs in aerospace manufacturing for years to
come. We are delivering on our government’s plan to build a
strong and resilient Canadian economy.”
— The Hon. Mélanie Joly, Minister
of Industry and Minister responsible for Canada Economic
Development for Quebec Regions
Quick facts
With over
40 years of presence in Canada, Airbus is a major player in
the country’s industrial landscape, operating 10 major sites
nationwide, including one of its primary manufacturing
facilities in Mirabel, Québec. Across these sites and
offices, Airbus and its subsidiaries employ more than 5,300
people, with over 4,600 working at the A220 program facility
in Mirabel alone.
Canada is
the only non-European nation to host a major Airbus
programme: the Airbus A220 family single-aisle aircraft.
Airbus
supports more than 27,000 Canadian careers across the
aerospace supply chain, leverages more than 850 Canadian
suppliers, and provides more than $2 billion in contracts to
Canadian companies. Since 2016, their workforce has more
than doubled alongside orders for aircraft.
In
October 2025, Prime Minister Carney concluded
a visit to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, where he attended the
Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit and
met with world leaders and investors, including the
leadership of AirAsia, to strengthen trade and unlock new
markets and opportunities for Canadian workers and
businesses.
Foreign
direct investment in Canada reached $96.8 billion in 2025,
the highest level in two decades.
Canada’s
bilateral trade with Malaysia grew nearly 20% in 2025.
The
Indo-Pacific region is Canada’s second-largest trading
partner, with over $260 billion in two-way merchandise
trade.
In 2024,
the Canadian aerospace industry contributed $34.2 billion to
the country’s GDP and 225,000 jobs to the Canadian economy.
AirAsia CEO Tony Fernandes announces a major Airbus A220
aircraft deal during a high-profile ceremony in Mirabel, Quebec,
alongside Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and Quebec
officials. The agreement strengthens Canada–ASEAN aviation ties,
boosts aerospace investment, and sparks debate over a larger
A220 variant. The deal is expected to expand Airbus production
and AirAsia’s global fleet capacity. For more details, watch our
story and subscribe to our channel, DRM News.
How Canada Just
Defeated the USA in Trade - May 7
Prime
Minister Carney speaks with President of the State of
Palestine Mahmoud Abbas
May 7, 2026
Ottawa, Ontario
Today, the Prime Minister, Mark Carney, spoke with the President
of the State of Palestine, Mahmoud Abbas.
The Prime
Minister expressed Canada’s deep concern over the continued
humanitarian crisis in Gaza and reaffirmed its opposition to
Israeli settlement expansion and settler violence in the West
Bank. He emphasised that unilateral actions undermine prospects
for a lasting peace.
Prime Minister
Carney underscored Canada’s unwavering support for a negotiated
two-state solution – an independent, viable, and sovereign
Palestinian state living side by side with the State of Israel
in peace and security.
The Prime
Minister welcomed the measures taken by the Palestinian
Authority to strengthen accountability, governance, and
democratic institutions, in which Hamas can play no part. He
conveyed Canada’s support and the importance of further reforms.
Canada will
continue to promote peace and stability in the region, and work
closely with partners toward this goal. The two leaders will
remain in contact.
Canada Strong
for All: United in Time of Uncertainty — Hon. François‑Philippe
Champagne - May 7
Canada confronts a period of global volatility, shifting trade
dynamics, and the challenge of sustaining long‑term growth in a
rapidly changing world. Navigating these complexities requires
clear fiscal leadership, strategic policy choices, and a steady
commitment to economic resilience and shared prosperity.
One week after the Government of Canada’s Spring Economic
Statement, The Empire Club of Canada is pleased to welcome The
Honourable François‑Philippe Champagne, Canada’s Minister of
Finance and National Revenue, for “Canada Strong for All: United
in Time of Uncertainty,” a fireside chat moderated by David
Herle, Co-founder, Air Quotes Media, Host of the Curse of
Politics and The Herle Burly podcasts and Partner at Rubicon
Strategy on May 6, 2026
Minister Champagne will reflected on the government’s fiscal and
economic priorities, and what lies ahead for Canadians as the
country navigates a complex international and domestic
landscape.
Mark Carney's
Emergency Meeting Shows Canada's New Global Power - May 7
Fatih Birol, the executive director of the International Energy
Agency, is flying to Canada with a message Mark Carney has never
heard before: the world needs Canada more than ever. With Iran
shutting the Strait of Hormuz and 14 million barrels per day
vanishing from global markets, Canada is no longer a supporting
character in the global energy story. It's the lead.
Canada Is LOVING Mélanie Joly’s
VIRAL Trump Response - May 7
Canadian Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly held a remarkable
press conference announcing a major $165 million federal
investment into Centennial College and Canada’s future workforce
development strategy.
But what made this event stand out was not just the investment
announcement itself—it was Joly’s unusually confident,
energetic, and at times humorous tone while responding to
difficult questions surrounding Donald Trump, US tariffs, and
ongoing uncertainty coming from the White House.
During the press conference, Joly made it clear that Canada is
moving beyond a period where unpredictability from Washington
determines Canada’s confidence or economic direction. Instead,
she emphasized diversification, workforce development,
international partnerships, and long-term economic resilience as
Canada continues investing in its future.
Industry Minister Mélanie Joly
marks $165M investment in Centennial College – May 7, 2026
At a press conference in Scarborough, Ont., Industry minister
Mélanie Joly highlights a $165-million investment by the federal
government into Centennial College. The funding will be
delivered through the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research
Council of Canada (NSERC) College and Community Innovation
program, and is meant to enable the college to invest in
research and develop partnerships with Canadian businesses.
Minister Joly is joined by MP Michael Coteau
(Scarborough—Woburn), Craig Stephenson (Centennial College
president), Manal Bahubeshi (Research and Technology
Partnerships vice-president, NSERC), and Andrew Petrou
(Associate vice-president, Centennial College).
PM Carney planning new legislation
to expedite more project approvals - May 7, 2026
Prime Minister Mark Carney’s government intends to table
legislation soon that would expedite the regulatory approval
process for all big energy and infrastructure projects, CTV News
has confirmed.
Ministers Mélanie Joly and Evan
Solomon announce $1.5B support for sectors affected by U.S.
tariffs
At a news conference in Vars, Ontario, federal ministers Mélanie
Joly (industry) and Evan Solomon (artificial intelligence)
announce $1.5 billion in funding to the support the steel,
aluminum and copper industries, sectors that have been impacted
by U.S. tariffs. (May 4, 2026)
Minister
Champagne and German Vice-Chancellor hold joint news conference
in Toronto – May 8, 2026
Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne and German
Vice-Chancellor and Minister of Finance Lars Klingbeil hold a
joint news conference after touring a Bombardier worksite in
Toronto.
Prime
Minister Carney meets with President of Guyana Dr. Mohamed
Irfaan Ali
May 8, 2026
Toronto, Ontario
Today, the Prime Minister, Mark Carney, met with the President
of Guyana, Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali, in Toronto, Ontario.
The leaders
emphasised the strong ties between Canada and Guyana,
strengthened by over 100,000 Canadians of Guyanese ancestry.
Guyana is one of Canada’s largest trading partners among the
Caribbean Community (CARICOM).
The leaders
discussed Canada’s role as a reliable trade and investment
partner, and opportunities to increase Canadian investment in
Guyana in a range of sectors, including energy, technology,
agriculture, and mining.
Prime Minister
Carney conveyed his best wishes for the Canada-Guyana Chamber of
Commerce’s Business Forum taking place in Toronto this week,
celebrating 60 years of Guyana’s independence and diplomatic
ties with Canada. The Prime Minister looks forward to visiting
Guyana in the future.
The Prime
Minister and the President agreed to remain in close contact.
Pete Hoekstra
LEAVES Canada For Good After Trump PANICS - 170,091 views May 9,
2026
The Trump administration is facing one of its biggest political
and economic crises yet after U.S. Ambassador to Canada Pete
Hoekstra was suddenly recalled back to Washington for urgent
meetings amid growing panic over Donald Trump’s collapsing
tariff strategy. After months of threatening Canada, Europe, and
America’s allies with aggressive tariffs, U.S. courts and
international trade rulings are now dealing devastating blows to
Trump’s economic agenda.
In this video, we break down how Canadian Prime Minister Mark
Carney and Canada’s resistance strategy may have exposed major
weaknesses in Trump’s global trade war approach. We analyze why
the White House is now scrambling for leverage, why Trump’s
tariff authority is under legal attack, and how Canada may now
hold more leverage in upcoming CUSMA negotiations than
Washington ever expected.
We also examine the explosive comments from U.S. political
analyst Eric Ham, who said the White House is “desperately
looking for leverage” after courts stripped Trump of key tools
used to pressure allies and trading partners.
Is Trump losing control of his trade war strategy?
Has Canada successfully pushed back against U.S. pressure?
And could this mark a major turning point in U.S.-Canada
relations?
'Really hopeful we can announce
something more next week': Alberta Premier Smith on MOU - May 8
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says Prime Minister Mark Carney
'feels the same sense of urgency' to hammer out the details of
the Ottawa-Alberta MOU.
Wab Kinew Just HUMILIATED Trump’s
Trade Team on LIVE TV! - May 9
Wab Kinew FIRES BACK at Trump’s Trade Team on LIVE TV! In a
tense interview that’s exploding online, Manitoba Premier Wab
Kinew slammed Trump-era tariff policies and defended Canada’s
response to the growing US-Canada trade fight. As tensions rise
over liquor bans, tariffs, and trade negotiations, Kinew
delivered a fiery message that left Washington scrambling and
sparked major reactions across social media. Is Canada finally
pushing back against US pressure… or is this trade war about to
escalate even further?
PM Mark Carney speaks at the 2026
Global Progress Action Summit in Toronto – May 9, 2026
Prime Minister Mark Carney delivers remarks at the 2026 Global
Progress Action Summit in Toronto. This day-long series of
conversations and panel discussions is co-hosted by Canada 2020
and the Center for American Progress Action Fund.
Canada After
Trump: Forging New Alliances - May 11
As the relationship between Canada and the United States faces
unprecedented strain following the election of Donald Trump,
Canada is looking beyond its southern neighbor to secure its
economic and political future.
In this compilation, CTV Your Morning examines the "Carney
Pivot"—a series of strategic moves to build new bilateral
relationships across the globe. From major trade missions in
Asia to opening new diplomatic frontiers in the Arctic, we break
down how Canada is adapting to a post-American trade reality.
Minister
MacKinnon makes infrastructure announcement in Charlottetown –
May 11, 2026
Steven MacKinnon, federal transport minister and government
House leader, makes an announcement in Charlottetown related to
infrastructure and supply chains.
Canada Just
Shipped $3 BILLION in Gold to London — And the World Is Watching
- May 11
Canada just recorded its FIRST trade surplus in 6 months — and
the numbers behind it should change how the world thinks about
this country.
Six straight months of deficits. Then March 2026 happened.
Exports surged to $72.8 billion. Gold shipments hit record
highs. Oil exports jumped to levels not seen since 2022. And
Canada's surplus with the United States quietly widened to $7.1
billion. This isn't a fluke — it's a signal.
Ontario Premier
Doug Ford and Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow hold a news conference –
May 12, 2026
Ontario Premier Doug Ford speaks with reporters in Toronto
alongside Mayor Olivia Chow. They are joined by Ontario Finance
Minister Peter Bethlenfalvy and Etobicoke–Lakeshore MP James
Maloney.
Canada and
Turkey Sign First Defense Deal as Mark Carney Prepares to Visit
- May 12
Canada just signed its first defense deal with Turkey — and the
minister who made it happen skipped every Western capital to get
there.
Stephen Fuhr landed in Istanbul for SAHA Expo 2026 on his very
first official trip as Canada's Secretary of State for Defense
Procurement. He called Turkey a trusted partner. He called the
embargo era closed. And he left with a signed agreement between
Kraken Robotics and Turkey's SİSAM shipyard division — sonar,
autonomy, and software built together.
Mark Carney is already planning his own trip to Ankara. Free
trade talks are quietly accelerating. Canada is building a new
alliance network — and Washington isn't in it.
Mulcair: MPs,
senators set to cut back U.S. exchange travel, despite pressure
on trade file - May 12
Minister Evan
Solomon announces support for 44 Canadian AI projects – May 12,
2026
At the 2026 Web Summit Vancouver, federal AI Minister Evan
Solomon announces $66 million in funding for 44 different
projects through the AI Compute Access Fund.
Why an Alberta
judge threw out a 300,000-signature separation petition - May 13
An Alberta judge quashed a petition seeking a referendum on
Alberta independence that had more than 300,000 signatures. In
two decisions issued Wednesday, Justice Shaina Leonard found
that there had been a failure to consider how separation would
violate treaty rights. The CBC's Jason Markusoff speaks to Power
& Politics about what this could mean for the future of
Alberta's separatist movement.
Canada Just
Became a Nuclear Superpower? - May 13
For decades, Canada was seen as a stable resource economy built
on oil, lumber, and minerals. But while the world focused
elsewhere, Canada quietly developed one of the most powerful
nuclear energy ecosystems on Earth — and now the global energy
race is exposing just how valuable that advantage has become.
From CANDU reactors to uranium supply dominance and the first
grid-scale SMR project in the G7, Canada is suddenly at the
center of the future energy economy. As the United States,
Europe, and tech giants race for reliable electricity to power
AI infrastructure, Canada’s nuclear strategy is becoming
impossible to ignore.
Carney says
Canada will double electricity generation by 2050 - May 14
Prime
Minister Carney announces forthcoming National Electricity
Strategy
May 14, 2026
Ottawa, Ontario
The world is changing rapidly. The United States is upending
global trade, wars are ongoing in Europe and the Middle East,
artificial intelligence is scaling at speed, and climate change
is intensifying. In response, Canada’s new government is focused
on what we can control: building an affordable, competitive, and
sustainable Canadian economy. Central to this mission is
supplying and controlling our own energy.
Electricity is
the clear solution to Canada’s energy security, affordability,
and competitiveness. Canada already has an 80% clean grid and
some of the lowest electricity costs in the G7. As our economy
and our industries become more energy-intensive, electricity
demand in Canada is expected to double by 2050. This is an
enormous opportunity for Canada to build a sustainable,
affordable future.
To that end,
Canada’s new government is launching a new National
Electricity Strategy. This plan will double the
capacity of our grid by 2050 and supply clean, reliable,
affordable power across the country for decades to come. To
develop this strategy, today, we are launching consultations
with provinces, territories, Indigenous Peoples, utilities, and
unions. Over the next few months, we will work together to
identify the actions needed to double our grid most effectively
and affordably.
This
transformation will not only build a more sustainable Canada,
but also a more affordable Canada. Canada’s National Electricity
Strategy could deliver up to $15 billion in total energy savings
by 2050 and lower total energy costs for7 in 10 Canadian households. Realising these
savingswill require a willingness to use a
wide range of energy – including natural gas. That’s why we
intend to adjust clean electricity regulations to provide the
flexibility needed to keep energy costs for all Canadian
families reliable and affordable, while reducing emissions and
building the clean energy system of the future.
This strategy
will require major investments to generate more clean energy,
connect our fragmented electricity grids, train and retain tens
of thousands of skilled Canadian workers, and strengthen
Canadian manufacturing so more of the technologies powering our
grid are made here at home.
The strategy
will be guided by four pillars:
Build the
infrastructure needed to double Canada’s electricity
generation
This
will require generational investments in generation,
transmission, distribution, storage, and grid
modernisation. These new consultations will explore how
to most effectively finance the build-out, to spread the
costs over time to match the benefits, keeping energy
affordable and our country competitive.
Connect Canada’s
fragmented grids East-West-North through new and expanded
transmission lines
Canada’s electricity system is currently fragmented
across provincial and territorial grids, costing us
billions of dollars in outages, duplicative
infrastructure, and wasted power. These consultations
will tackle common barriers to interprovincial interties
so we can unite our grids and deliver more reliable,
affordable power to all Canadians.
Train, attract, and
retain the talent needed to build the grid of the future
Doubling the grid will require more than 130,000
high-skilled workers by 2050. Through these
consultations, the federal government will work with
industry, labour, and training partners to develop
solutions to train, attract, and retain the talent
needed to build and maintain the grid of the future.
Make more of the
technologies and components powering our grid here at home
As we
build the clean economy of the future, Canada’s new
government is ensuring our industries can bridge to
seize its opportunities. These consultations will
explore how to grow domestic manufacturing capacity so
that more of the components powering our grid are made
in Canada.
As part of our
comprehensive focus on affordability, we are also expanding
support for energy-saving retrofits for up toone millionhouseholds through
financing, grants, and complementary measures. This includes
making it easier for Canadians to transition from expensive
propane, oil, and electric baseboard heating to more affordable
electric heat pumps.
The work of
doubling our grid is already underway. Through the Major
Projects Office (MPO), we are advancing clean
electricity generation projects – including hydroelectric
projects like the Taltson Hydro Expansion in the Northwest
Territories and the Iqaluit Nukkiksautiit Hydro Project in
Nunavut, nuclear generation projects such as Darlington New
Nuclear in Ontario, clean electricity transmission lines like
the North Coast Transmission Line in British Columbia, and major
wind developments like Wind West in Nova Scotia. To build more
transmission intertie projects specifically, we will refer the
development of a new comprehensive Transmission
InterConnect Investment Strategy to the MPO.
In parallel, we
are making Canada the best place in the world to build and
invest in clean energy – from the clean
economy investment tax credits and other investment
incentives, to tightened methane regulations and
strengthened industrial carbon pricing. We are accelerating
approvals for critical mineral development and low-carbon
housing. Through our Climate
Competitiveness Strategy, we are unlocking hundreds of
billions in investment across nuclear, hydro, wind, solar, and
grid infrastructure, while making
electric vehicles more affordable for Canadians.
In a more
dangerous and volatile world, Canada is choosing to build. Our
new National Electricity Strategy will deliver clean,
affordable, and reliable energy systems built by Canadians, for
Canadians.
Quotes
“In a rapidly changing and
more volatile world, Canada is taking control of our future.
With our new National Electricity Strategy, we will build at
scale and speed to double our grid and power Canada strong
with clean, affordable, reliable energy for all generations.
When we master energy, we master our destiny.”
— The Rt. Hon. Mark Carney,
Prime Minister of Canada
“Canada is seizing the moment
to drive economic growth and secure our energy future with
bold action and ambition. This new National Electricity
Strategy complements our government’s efforts to advance
major projects in the electricity and energy sectors. With
this strategy, we are not just building the grid of the
future – we are building a stronger, more competitive
Canada.”
— The Hon. Dominic LeBlanc,
President of the King’s Privy Council for Canada and
Minister responsible for Canada-U.S. Trade,
Intergovernmental Affairs, Internal Trade and One Canadian
Economy
“Canada has a clear advantage:
one of the cleanest power grids in the world. Clean
electricity is helping fight climate change by cutting
emissions. Through the National Electricity Strategy, we are
building on that strength to drive innovation, power
economic growth, and keep Canadian industries competitive,
while creating good jobs and positioning Canada to lead in
the global clean energy economy.”
— The Hon. Julie Aviva
Dabrusin, Minister of the Environment, Climate Change and
Nature
“Countries around the world
are waking up to the fact that a modern economy needs a
modern power grid, and that energy security is national
security. When it comes to electricity, Canada starts from a
place of strength – but it’s time to build on that so we
have a strong, affordable, sovereign grid for years to come.
Working alongside provinces, territories, Indigenous
Peoples, and industry, we will keep reliability high and
bills low as we expand clean power for all Canadians and
connect our grids from coast to coast to coast.”
— The Hon. Tim Hodgson,
Minister of Energy and Natural Resources
“Canada is building a faster,
more reliable, and more connected electric grid to
strengthen our economy and support Canadian workers and
businesses. Our National Electricity Strategy will help
attract investment, accelerate electrification, and ensure
industries across the country have access to clean,
affordable, and reliable power. At a time of rising tariffs
and trade uncertainty, we’re investing in Canada’s
industrial capacity and economic resilience so Canadian
businesses can compete, grow, and lead in the clean energy
future.”
— The Hon. Mélanie Joly,
Minister of Industry and Minister responsible for Canada
Economic Development for Quebec Regions
“Canadian workers are the
foundation of our economic strength. Through the
collaborative work of the Workforce Alliances, we will focus
efforts on skills training, retraining, and retention to
ensure that workers are ready to meet today’s challenges,
including in electricity. This builds on the $6 billion
investment through the 2026 Spring Economic Update’s Team
Canada Strong initiative to recruit, train, and hire skilled
trade workers. Together, these efforts create new
opportunities, providing the talent needed to double the
capacity of our grid by 2050 and supply clean, reliable,
affordable power across the country.”
— The Hon. Patty Hajdu,
Minister of Jobs and Families and Minister responsible for
the Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario
Quick facts
Today,
approximately 80% of all electricity generation in Canada is
non-emitting.
Canada has
the lowest residential electricity costs in the G7, the
second-lowest industrial electricity costs in the G7 and the
OECD, and the second-highest share of clean energy
generation in the G7.
Approximately $3 trillion is spent globally every year on
electricity grids, efficiency, and electrification – with
clean energy deployment accounting for the majority of new
additions to electricity generation. By 2030, renewables are
set to contribute the highest share of global electricity
generation, according to the International Energy Agency.
Canada’s
new government is already advancing strategic investments in
the modernisation and expansion of Canada’s electricity
infrastructure, including:
Major
clean economy Investment Tax Credits, such as those for
clean electricity, clean technology, and carbon capture,
utilisation, and storage.
Strategic financing through the Canada Infrastructure
Bank (with a $20 billion clean energy target), the
Canada Growth Fund, and the Indigenous Loan Guarantee
Program (envelope doubled from $5 billion to
$10 billion).
Programming targeted at priority areas in the
electricity sector, including the $4.5 billion Smart
Renewables and Electrification Pathways Program.
A new
Productivity Super-Deduction – a set of enhanced tax
incentives covering all new capital investment that
allows businesses to write off a larger share of the
cost of these investments right away.
The
Electric Vehicle Affordability Program, which makes it
more affordable for Canadians to buy or lease electric
vehicles.
JOLY SAID
"Totally Worth It" — Then Quietly Bet $110 Million on a Tiny
Island - May 14
Canada just bet $110 MILLION on a tiny island — and the reason
why should concern every defence minister in NATO.
In 2025, Canada launched its first-ever Defence Industrial
Strategy. In 2026, the money started moving. And it didn't go to
Toronto or Vancouver. It went to Prince Edward Island — a
province of fewer than 200,000 people, better known for potatoes
than jet engines. Now, with a single investment, Ottawa just
claimed a critical piece of the Western alliance's military
supply chain.
Federal and
B.C. governments make an LNG announcement – May 14, 2026
Tim Hodgson, the federal minister of energy and natural
resources, and David Eby, the premier of British Columbia, make
an announcement in Vancouver concerning liquefied natural gas.
They are joined by Adrian Dix, B.C.’s minister of energy and
climate solutions.
Federal and
B.C. governments make an LNG announcement – May 14, 2026
Tim Hodgson, the federal minister of energy and natural
resources, and David Eby, the premier of British Columbia, make
an announcement in Vancouver concerning liquefied natural gas.
They are joined by Adrian Dix, B.C.’s minister of energy and
climate solutions.
What Role Does
Canada Play in Drone Development? - May 15
Who controls the systems that shape Canada's security, and how
prepared are we for what comes next? We examine the growing use
of unmanned aerial vehicles, asking what role Canada plays in
developing drone technology, whether low-cost UAVs are changing
modern defence, and what capacity the country may be lacking.
Katheron Intson, CEO and co-founder of Sentinel R&D, explains
where Canada fits and what closing those gaps would require.
We then look to the past to better understand the present. At
the Canadian Tank Museum in Oshawa, we explore what historic
military vehicles reveal about Canada's wartime contributions,
industrial support, and long-standing approach to defence.
And beyond the battlefield, who controls our security online? In
this episode of TVO Today's Unravelled, we ask what we give up
when we agree to digital terms and conditions, who gains access
to that information, and what meaningful protection of our
digital lives would look like.
