UPDATES
New Ontario Housing Legislation Aims to Accelerate Development
In response to a sluggish housing market and mounting pressure from builders for relief, Ontario’s Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing Rob Flack tabled today the Fighting Delays, Building Faster Act, a sweeping omnibus bill aimed at accelerating housing and infrastructure development across Ontario.
Ontario Government Introduces the Building a More Competitive Economy Act, 2025.
The Premier, Cabinet Ministers and Members of Provincial Parliament (MPPs) were back at Queen’s Park for the first day of the Ontario legislature’s fall session. The Government’s legislative agenda kicked off with the introduction of the Building a More Competitive Economy Act, 2025, which is designed to strengthen the province’s economy by reducing red tape, streamlining regulatory processes, and supporting local businesses and workers.
The Honourable Ed Fast Joins Sussex as Senior Counsel
Sussex Strategy Group is pleased to welcome The Honourable Ed Fast, PC, KC, as Senior Counsel. Based in British Columbia, Ed brings decades of experience in law, governance, and international trade to Sussex’s growing national advisory team. His appointment expands the firm’s reach in Western Canada and strengthens its ability to support clients navigating trade, investment, and economic development priorities across sectors and regions.
USMCA/CUSMA Joint Review: What Canadian Companies Need to Know
As of Mexico’s announcement this morning (Sept 17), all three of the USMCA/CUSMA governments have commenced stakeholder consultations on the North American trade agreement in advance of the “Joint Review” milestone of July 1, 2026.
PM Carney announces removal of counter-tariffs in latest phase of negotiations with the United States
Today, Prime Minister Mark Carney announced that the Government of Canada will be removing a series of counter-tariff measures placed on the United States as the latest step in negotiating a final trade and security deal.
Alberta and Ontario Sign Historic MOU for Energy Development and Cooperation on Critical Minerals and Supply Chains
This morning in Calgary, Alberta Premier Danielle Smith and Ontario Premier Doug Ford signed a historic collaboration agreement to get Ontario’s critical minerals and Western Canada’s oil and gas to new markets.
