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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] In Canada, winter protocols reduce train lengths and speeds during extreme cold, so expect elevated dwell times across the Canadian network through Q1. DredgeWire
• [New] Canada's Artificial Intelligence and Data Act (AIDA), part of the broader Digital Charter Implementation Act, is expected to advance further in 2026. JD Supra
• [New] Through the implementation of IFS Cloud for Aviation Maintenance, SkyAlyne will gain advanced digital capabilities to streamline fleet maintenance, ensure airworthiness, and sustain maximum aircraft availability across its nationwide training operations. / Canada APDR
• [New] The Climate Resilient Buildings and Core Public Infrastructure initiative, led by the National Research Council of Canada, has introduced engineering guidance that goes beyond historical weather data by using future climate models that project performance over a 50 to 75-year service life. / Canada On-Site Magazine
• [New] The National Building Code of Canada requires that concrete structures are designed for expected temperature ranges, wind loads and snow / water loads over their intended service life. On-Site Magazine
• [New] The news of the ownership change comes a day after Canada announced, among other things, that it is scrapping EV mandates that would require 60% of all new cars to be electric by 2030 and 100% by 2035. CBC
• [New] As over 90% of Canadian-made vehicles and 60% of Canadian-made parts are exported to the United States, U.S. automotive tariffs are threatening Canada's automotive manufacturing industry and the 125,000 direct jobs it supports. CNW Group
• [New] Chinese EVs could capture around 23% of Canada's EV sales in the first year, saving consumers about CAD6,700 per vehicle. Carbon Credits
• [New] Canada will allow up to 49,000 Chinese EVs annually at a tariff rate of 6.1%. Carbon Credits
• [New] New payment rails continue to come online; Canada's Real-Time Rail is expected to go live in 2026. FinExtra
• [New] U.S. and Canadian military aircraft will soon be headed to Greenland for routine defence drills. Stars and Stripes
• [New] Air Canada has unveiled a major expansion of its Winter 2026-27 international network, adding Quito, Ecuador, extending year-round service to key European cities, boosting Latin America capacity, and restoring sun routes from Calgary. Aviation24.be
• [New] As electric air taxis are rolled out in Canada, the tourism sector will benefit greatly. Travel And Tour World
• [New] The first flight of the Cavorite X7 is expected to take place in 2026, with commercial services slated for 2030.Transport Canada is in the process of developing regulatory frameworks for eVTOL aircraft and advanced air mobility. Travel And Tour World
• [New] Unifor is calling on all levels of government to take more action to protect Canada's aerospace industry amid a new escalation in the Trump Administration's trade war with Canada that threatens to levy tariffs on and decertify Bombardier Global series aircraft and all aircraft made in Canada. Canadian Manufacturing Online
• [New] The Bank of Canada broadly sees annual inflation holding around its 2% target over the forecast horizon as higher costs from trade disruptions are offset by a weaker economy. Lethbridge News Now
• [New] The federal government remains on track to meet its goal of providing high-speed Internet access to 98% of Canadian households by the end of 2026, and 100% by 2030. Yahoo Finance Canada
• Recognising that the emergence of fintechs presents a new challenge for CDIC, it reiterates its commitment of actively monitoring the increasing profile of fintechs and the risks they represent to Canadian financial institutions. Torys LLP
• The federal government has reached a deal with China that will see 49,000 electric vehicles coming into Canada at a low tariff rate, with the expectation that Chinese companies also invest in Canada. 980 CJME
• Montreal-based Mannarino Systems and Software, an engineering firm that supplies mission-critical equipment to the aerospace and defence sectors, will receive a $10 million investment from Lockheed Martin, a supplier of equipment to the Canadian Forces. Skies Mag
• The Fed will prioritize inflation control, keeping rates attractive relative to Canada. Quantlabs
• The process of going on strike in Canada is a complex one, designed to avoid disruptions to public life while allowing workers to exercise their right to protest unfair working conditions. Travel And Tour World

Last updated: 11 February 2026