Trade, Industry, and Economic Policy

Support for research, development, and technological innovation.

Policies addressing economic disparities across provinces and regions.

Streamlining regulations to improve business environment.

Policies supporting small business growth and startup ecosystem.

Rules and incentives for foreign companies operating facilities in Canada. Includes Chinese companies, international manufacturers, and foreign producers building plants in Canada.

Regulations governing foreign companies investing in Canadian businesses.

Investment Canada Act reviews and national security concerns.

Policies regarding investments by foreign government-controlled companies.

Cross-border digital services, data flows, and online commerce regulations.

Policies to help Canadian businesses access international markets.

Import tariffs, duties, quotas, and non-tariff barriers affecting trade.

Canada participation in bilateral and multilateral trade agreements.

Anti-dumping measures, countervailing duties, and trade dispute resolution.

Aircraft, space technology, and defense equipment production in Canada.

Policies affecting car manufacturing, EV production, electric cars, automobiles, and the automotive supply chain. Includes foreign automakers, Chinese EVs, and domestic vehicle production.

Production of solar panels, wind turbines, and other green technology.

Mining, processing, and manufacturing of materials for batteries and clean technology.

Government support for manufacturing through tax breaks, grants, and other incentives.

Domestic content requirements and buy-Canadian policies.

Policies to strengthen domestic supply chains and reduce dependency on foreign sources.