insights
Federal government announces retaliatory tariffs and industry supports
Following the imposition of the 50% ‘section 338’ tariffs by the United States on August 22 on approximately $28 billion worth of Canadian products, the Canadian federal government has now issued a decisive response, including dollar-for-dollar and rate-for-rate retaliatory tariffs as well as a $7.5 billion support package to help businesses and workers weather the storm caused by trade disruptions.
Canada-U.S. Trade Talks Suspended: What Happened & What Comes Next
As of August 22, the US has followed through on its threat to impose new 50% tariffs on $28 billion worth of Canadian products, targeting goods such as electrical components, food, clothing, alcoholic beverages, paper, dairy products, furniture, plywood, media devices, and sports equipment, industrial machinery, amongst other products.
Election-Proofing Your Project in 2026
Ontario’s 2026 municipal elections will be fought on familiar but sharper terrain: housing, affordability and the local infrastructure that makes growth livable. Mayors, Councillors, and municipal staff are under pressure to show real progress, not just more debate. For developers, institutions and major proponents advancing projects at the municipal level, that means one thing: if your work is visible, it will be political.
Sussex Expands Its Federal Team Offering Even Greater Connectivity & Insight
Sussex is pleased to announce Greg MacEachern is joining Sussex as Senior Vice President, Federal, bringing more than 25 years of experience spanning government, public affairs, communications, and government relations.
Canada’s Nuclear Renaissance, Continued
Canada unveiled its first-ever sectorwide Nuclear Energy Strategy, setting concrete build-out targets: up to 10 new domestic reactors by 2040, four new export markets by 2040, across a four-pillar plan covering domestic builds, exports, fuel/waste management, and fission/fusion innovation. The strategy stays technology-agnostic between CANDU, AP1000, and Gen IV designs, leans on existing financing tools rather than new funding (with a dedicated financing policy due next April), and frames nuclear as central to doubling Canada's grid capacity and capturing global export demand as countries move away from Russian supply chains.
Not all nuclear is created equal
Traditional large-scale nuclear plants have long demonstrated that it is possible to produce dependable electricity at scale without direct greenhouse gas emissions. They provide steady, around-the-clock power that supports modern economies while helping jurisdictions meet climate goals.
