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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] The highly anticipated Artemis 2 mission, lasting about 10 days, will see three Americans and one Canadian fly around Earth's satellite. Space Daily
• [New] By drawing from Europe's phased approach and South Korea's missile defence development experience, Canada could pursue a path that secures its sovereignty, reinforces NATO, and increases alliance credibility without aiming for unattainable absolute defence. Modern Diplomacy
• [New] In the medium term, a Canada-South Korea cooperation framework could be explored, adapting upper-tier missile defence concepts to Arctic operating conditions, mirroring the logic of the step-by-step approach of the EPAA-first acquiring limited capacity and later expanding layers. Modern Diplomacy
• [New] Canada should establish a minimum missile engagement capacity of its own that could protect a number of critical points rather than attempting to cover its entire territory. Modern Diplomacy
• [New] Canada will donate over 400 armored vehicles to Ukraine, including 66 Light Armored Vehicle 6 armored personnel carriers and 383 Senator armored cars. Critical Threats
• [New] Canada will provide two billion Canadian dollars ($1.4 billion) worth of military assistance to Ukraine in 2026 and 2027. Critical Threats
• [New] Federal spending on Canada-wide early learning and child care is projected to rise approximately $1.9 billion over the next five years. CBC
• [New] The wind west Atlantic energy project has huge potential to revolutionize energy in Atlantic Canada, producing 5,000 megawatts of power. SenCanada
• [New] The use of digital health tools, including AI, will strengthen the Canadian economy and keep us competitive into the future. SenCanada
• [New] The new light-duty vehicles GHG emissions standards that will replace the EVAS will be introduced for model years 2027 to 2032 and be reviewed every five years to ensure alignment with Canada's climate objectives. Mondaq
• [New] Leveraging new investments in EV production, consumer purchase incentives and charging infrastructure, Ottawa has articulated an aspirational target equivalent to 90% EV adoption by 2040, positioning electrification as a central pillar of Canada's long-term automotive and industrial policy. Dentons
• [New] European NATO allies and Canada have pledged to lift defence spending toward 3.5% of GDP by 2035, while the IISS said Europe would still take well into the 2030s to reduce dependence on the United States for key military capabilities. UNITED24 Media
• [New] Recent incidents from Mount Holly, New Jersey, to Toronto, Canada, have thrust the issue of pedestrian safety and the risks posed by both traditional vehicles and micromobility devices like e-bikes and e-scooters into the spotlight. Grand Pinnacle Tribune
• [New] The Port of Churchill Plus proposal envisions a new resource corridor capable of transporting Western Canada's natural resources, including liquefied natural gas, oil, mineral ores, potash, fertilizer and agricultural products, to Hudson Bay, where they can be shipped to international markets. The Narwhal
• [New] Canada's population is rapidly aging: the number of people age 85 or older could triple over the next 2 decades. Canadian Institute for Health Information (CIHI)
• The more stringent emission standards will enable the Government of Canada to repeal the electric vehicle accessibility standards, so called EVAS. Prime Minister of Canada
• The new Productivity Super Deduction will reduce Canada's marginal effective tax rate on investment to 13%. Prime Minister of Canada
• Under a preliminary trade deal announced, Beijing is expected to reduce tariffs on Canadian canola imports and grant Canadians visa-free travel to China. Space War
• Canada will replace the Electric Vehicle Availability Standard with greenhouse gas emissions standards while targeting 75% EV adoption by 2035. Mondaq
• A five-year EV affordability program will offer purchase incentives, while investments in charging infrastructure are set to double to $1.5 billion. / Canada Mondaq

Last updated: 04 March 2026