The Latest Breaking News from Canada

A trade war between Canada and the US deepens rupture in what had been a close and durable alliance

Canada and the US are heading towards a potential full-scale trade war after last-ditch tariff negotiations collapsed, marking a major break in their decades-old economic relationship.

The Economic Times · Aug 22

Canada to impose punitive tariff on US from September 8; to hit steel, dairy sectors

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has rejected the latest US trade offer after last-ditch trade talks between the two countries collapsed, warning that Ottawa will retaliate with new tariffs targeting sectors including steel and dairy. Carney said the measures would come into effect on September 8.

The Times of India · Aug 22

Canada vows ‘dollar for dollar’ response as US puts 50% tariffs on some goods

Collapse of trade talks could lead to job losses, but biggest impact on traditional allies is expected to be political

The Guardian - AU · Aug 22

Donald Trump says Canada trade deal moving forward, new Mexico pact in works

President Trump stated a trade deal with Canada is progressing well. He also announced that Washington has begun work on a new Mexico deal. The proposed agreement with Canada aims to protect American farmers. Tariffs on Canadian goods were paused for three days to finalize details. Both Canada and Mexico…

The Economic Times · Aug 22

567 million years ago, strange soft-bodied animals began moving across the deep seafloor in what is now Canada, with Dickinsonia feeding through its underside despite having no mouth, pushing animal movement millions of years earlier

The fossil assemblage also includes Funisia, a stationary, tube-shaped organism found living in clusters. Researchers interpret these clustered fossils as evidence of an early form of sexual reproduction, potentially involving coordinated release of reproductive cells into seawater. If that interpretation holds, the fossils offer an extraordinarily old glimpse into reproductive…

The Economic Times · Aug 21

JD Vance reportedly mocks Carney for trying to ‘out-tough’ Trump on trade

Audio recording of US vice-president apparently made at New York fundraiser and shared with Canadian Press

The Guardian - UK · Aug 21

US and Canada try to wrap up trade deal

WASHINGTON - The United States and Canada were headed back to the negotiating table on Friday seeking a deal to end months of trade tensions before punishing new tariffs kick in at midnight.

Bangkok Post · Aug 21

‘Shameful’: UK, Australia and Canada criticise Israel over Gaza aid convoy killings decision

Joint statement issued after IDF said it will not pursue criminal investigations into April 2024 strike that killed seven humanitarian workers

The Guardian - UK · Aug 21

Canadian premier Kinew savages Donald Trump urges Canada to boycott American goods

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The Independent UK · Aug 21

Canada revises rules for small employers hiring low-wage temporary foreign workers

Canadian employers with small work locations can now hire more low-wage temporary foreign workers. New federal rules permit businesses with fewer than ten employees to hire one or two workers. This change allows some employers to exceed the usual workforce percentage caps. In-demand sectors like healthcare and construction can hire…

The Economic Times · Aug 21