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Transport and economy The Parliamentary Budget Officer’s estimate is above Ottawa’s $60B–$90B range and excludes a possible Kingston route change. The biggest cost drivers are tunnels, elevated structures, difficult terrain and schedule risk.
Weather Environment Canada is warning of blizzard conditions on the Dempster Highway near the Richardson Mountains, where strong easterly winds and fresh snow may make travel hazardous and force road closures.
Environment Canada’s wildfire season remained significant into the end of September, but national pressure had eased. Official data show the burned area was near the 10-year average and well below the five-year average.
Housing Housing is now tied to household wealth, bank balance sheets, productivity and economic growth. The Bank of Canada’s latest message is that no single policy lever can restore affordability safely.
Practical Guides Canada does not have one national daylight saving rule. Most participating regions still change clocks, while British Columbia made its final spring-forward in March 2026 and will stay on year-round Pacific Time. Here is the practical province-by-province picture.
