by Michela Iorio | Jul 17, 2026 | Business & Policy Insights
The United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA/CUSMA) has entered a critical new operational phase. Following the United States government’s formal decision to decline the optional 16-year automatic extension of the pact, Article 34.7.4 has been officially triggered. This transitions the trilateral trade agreement into a…
by Michela Iorio | Jun 30, 2026 | Business & Policy Insights
Energy policy has become one of the most important issues shaping Ontario’s business environment. Electricity reliability, natural gas infrastructure, transmission capacity, permitting timelines, and local grid readiness all influence where businesses invest, how... 
by Michela Iorio | Jun 29, 2026 | Business & Policy Insights
Ontario’s electricity system is entering a period of major expansion as demand grows from industrial development, population growth, electrification, electric vehicle charging, and new commercial loads. The province will need new generation, but the more immediate... 
by Michela Iorio | Jun 24, 2026 | Business & Policy Insights
Ontario’s nuclear expansion is one of the province’s most important energy projects, but its success will depend on more than generation capacity. The real test will be whether Ontario can mobilize the suppliers, trades, manufacturers, and procurement systems needed... 
by Michela Iorio | May 13, 2026 | Business & Policy Insights
The federal government’s 2026 Spring Economic Statement provides an updated fiscal outlook and outlines a series of measures intended to strengthen Canada’s economic resilience, attract investment, and support long-term competitiveness. While the statement is narrower...