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Critical Minerals
Patriot Battery Metals closes $85M financing with South Korean strategic partner for Quebec lithium project
Val-d'Or, QC · May 5, 2026
Agri-food
China extends canola import restrictions through Q3 — Prairie producers pivot toward EU and Southeast Asian buyers
National · May 6, 2026
Technology
Cohere confirms merger with Germany's Aleph Alpha in sovereign AI play — largest Canadian AI deal of 2026
Toronto / Berlin · May 4, 2026
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ECONOMIC POLICY · MAY 2026
Canada's Sovereign Wealth Fund: What It Means for Business

The federal government's proposed sovereign wealth fund would redirect resource revenues into strategic domestic and international investment. CTI analysis of what Canadian businesses need to understand and where the opportunities are.

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TRADE POLICY · MAY 2026
Canada's Economic Statement: The Trade Implications

The spring economic statement sets the federal fiscal and trade policy trajectory for 2026–27. CTI breaks down what the announcements mean for exporters, importers, and businesses navigating the post-tariff environment.

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Procurement Hub — Updated Weekly
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