The Latest Breaking News from Canada

Canada walked away from a U.S. trade deal. What happens now?

Canada and the United States appeared close to a trade agreement last week. On Aug. 18, U.S. President Donald Trump delayed his new tariffs on Canada by three days and briefly declared on Truth Social that the two countries “have a deal.”

The Conversation · Aug 26

School phone bans are working in Toronto elementary schools — and failing in high schools

Concerns that phones and social media are harming student learning and youth mental health have pushed school systems across Canada and the United States to restrict student phone use.

The Conversation · Aug 26

FACT FOCUS: Could Canada leave US cities in the dark as part of the trade war? Not likely

Social media users are claiming that Canada could shut off electricity in the U.S. and cause massive blackouts if the trade war between the two countries escalates further

The Independent UK · Aug 26

Trump weighs new tariffs against Canada as trade war grows between two neighbors: report

An unnamed White House official suggested the administration was going to respond to Canadian levies with their own set of actions

The Independent UK · Aug 26

On a roll: Canada trade war could hike toilet paper costs for Americans

Canada’s retaliatory tariffs are set to take effect September 8

The Independent UK · Aug 26

Canadians could get up to $1,507.65 from Canada Pension Plan (CPP) and $827.17 from Old Age Security deposits (OAS) this week: Check payment date, eligibility and more

Canadians could receive their next CPP and OAS payments on August 27, 2026, with eligible seniors potentially receiving up to $1,507.65 in CPP and $827.17 in OAS. This year, Canadians saw their CPP and OAS payments increase. Here's who qualifies, how payments are calculated and what recipients should know before…

The Economic Times · Aug 26

Rare red northern lights may be visible alongside red moon during tonight's partial lunar eclipse

Moderate G1 and G2 geomagnetic storms are forecast during the Aug. 27-28 partial lunar eclipse, with the northern lights potentially visible across several northern U.S. states and parts of Canada alongside the reddened full moon.

LiveScience · Aug 26

In 2025, research study warned 76 per cent of glacier mass would vanish bringing catastrophe to Himalayas, European Alps, Rockies of the US, Canada, and other parts of world but one country may not feel direct impact. Here's why

Glaciers are found on every continent except Australia -- from Mount Kilimanjaro to the Austrian Alps and the Karakoram range in Pakistan.

The Economic Times · Aug 26

Trump labels Canada ‘one of the worst countries to deal with’ and promises to ‘take them on’

President continues insulting one of America’s largest trading partners in latest broadside against close ally

The Independent UK · Aug 26

US inflation holds at 3.7% in July, complicating Fed rate debate

U.S. inflation remained unchanged in July, exceeding the Federal Reserve's target. This persistent inflation complicates the central bank's debate on interest rates. Economic growth for the second quarter was also reported unchanged at 1.5%. New tariff pressures are anticipated after trade talks with Canada failed. The Federal Reserve faces a…

The Economic Times · Aug 26