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Illustrative image: an Etihad Boeing 787-9 at Melbourne Airport. Photo by Harry Stanton / Unsplash. This photograph does not depict the Calgary route launch.

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Etihad’s Calgary–Abu Dhabi service set to begin November 3

Etihad Airways is scheduled to launch four weekly year-round nonstop flights between Calgary and Abu Dhabi on November 3, creating the only direct air link between Western Canada and the UAE.

Oct 26, 2026 2 min read

Illustrative stock image of a container port. Photo: taro ohtani / Unsplash.

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Ottawa commits up to $254 million to Saint John trade corridor

A federal investment of up to $254 million is intended to expand port and rail capacity in the Saint John, New Brunswick trade corridor.

Oct 22, 2026 1 min read

Illustrative stock image of industrial steelmaking. Photo: yasin hemmati / Unsplash.

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Canada and Ontario announce $8.7-billion tariff-response plan

The federal and Ontario governments have announced an $8.7-billion package focused on steel, auto investment and trade infrastructure.

Oct 22, 2026 1 min read