Canada Breaking News — September 22, 2026
1. Ottawa introduces major legislation to speed up resource and infrastructure projects
The federal government has introduced the Building Canada Strong Act, aimed at reducing the time required for federal reviews of major infrastructure and natural-resource projects. The proposed framework would establish a target of completing federal reviews within one year and would allow different approval processes to proceed simultaneously rather than sequentially.
Government of Canada — Building Canada Strong Act
2. Canada pushes ahead with trade diversification in Asia
Canada says negotiations for trade agreements with the Philippines and ASEAN are more than 90% complete, with Ottawa hoping to conclude the talks by November. The initiative is part of Canada’s effort to diversify trade and strengthen economic relationships outside the United States.
3. Belleville synagogue shooting investigation continues
Investigators are examining Sunday’s shooting outside the Sons of Jacob Synagogue in Belleville, Ontario. Police exchanged gunfire with an armed man during Yom Kippur. The officer and suspect were seriously injured, while people inside the synagogue were not reported injured. Authorities are investigating the circumstances and motive; additional security has been deployed around some places of worship.
4. Federal government approves Tilbury LNG expansion
The federal government has approved an expansion of the FortisBC Tilbury LNG facility in Delta, British Columbia, under the government’s “one project, one review” approach. The decision comes as Ottawa seeks to accelerate major energy and infrastructure projects.
5. Mark Carney at the United Nations
Prime Minister Mark Carney is in New York today for the opening of the 81st United Nations General Assembly. His schedule includes meetings with leaders from Chile, Angola and Jordan, along with remarks at a leader-level event concerning the two-state solution.
Prime Minister of Canada — September 22 schedule
6. Canada faces continuing economic-growth concerns
A new report from PwC Canada and the Canadian Chamber of Commerce identifies barriers in five industries that it says are limiting Canada’s economic potential. The findings come as Ottawa is emphasizing investment, productivity and reducing regulatory obstacles.
7. New Brunswick: health-care training expansion
The New Brunswick government is investing $9.9 million over three years to expand training capacity at Collège communautaire du Nouveau-Brunswick in Dieppe. New programs are planned for pharmacy technicians and primary-care paramedics, beginning in fall 2027.
8. New Brunswick RCMP report
The RCMP reported 254 calls for service during the September 20–21 reporting period, including investigations involving crashes, thefts, assaults, missing persons and other incidents across the province.
New Brunswick RCMP — Daily Occurrence Reports
What to watch today
The major Canadian developments to watch are Ottawa’s new infrastructure legislation, Canada’s trade negotiations with Asia, developments in the Belleville synagogue shooting investigation, the LNG expansion decision, and Prime Minister Carney’s UN meetings.
Global News — New Brunswick
Canada.ca — Government News