The Latest Breaking News from Canada

Quebec’s premier says Canada-US trade talks are ‘far from over’

Quebec’s premier says Canada-U.S. trade negotiations are “far from over” and demanded more information from Prime Minister Mark Carney before deciding whether the emerging agreement adequately protects Quebec’s dairy and forestry sectors

The Independent UK · Aug 20

Canada admits 182,100 new permanent residents by mid-2026, behind target

Canada welcomed 182,100 permanent residents by mid-2026, reaching 40.8% of its annual goal. Economic immigration admissions were notably behind the required pace for the year. Family-class admissions, however, exceeded the target set for the halfway point. Special initiatives for protected persons and in-Canada workers also saw admissions. Overall, Canada faces…

The Economic Times · Aug 20

In 1936, Beryl Markham took off from England alone hoping to reach New York; 20 hours later ice starved her engine and she crash-landed in Canada after becoming the first woman to fly the Atlantic solo east-to-west

On the evening of 4 September 1936 a turquoise-and-silver monoplane left an airfield in Oxfordshire and set out for the Atlantic. Darkness lay ahead. So did thousands of miles of open water, brutal headwinds and the chance that the aircraft would never return. Beryl Markham, 33, was at the controls…

The Times of India · Aug 20

In 1760, a Boston merchant left horses on a treeless island in the Atlantic: More than 250 years later, around 500 wild descendants still survive without human care

Wild horses introduced in the 18th century continue to roam Sable Island today. These animals are now a protected population without human intervention or management. Their numbers have fluctuated significantly over recent decades and years. Parks Canada monitors their health and population trends annually. The horses survive naturally on the…

The Times of India · Aug 20

US could cut key tariffs as part of proposed Canada deal, source says

The United States and Canada are nearing a trade agreement. Proposed terms include reducing auto tariffs to fifteen percent from twenty-five. Steel and aluminum tariffs will also be halved to twenty-five percent. Negotiators face a Saturday deadline for the potential deal. Both nations are working towards finalizing the trade pact.

The Economic Times · Aug 20

Trump Backs Off 50% Canada Tariffs for Three Days. A Bigger Trade Deal Could Be Coming.

The planned 50% tariffs were to target Canadian products including wine, hockey sticks and other imports.

International Business Times · Aug 19

Trump says US and Canada have a trade deal, but key terms remain unclear

Canada has dodged President Donald Trump’s threat of 50% tariffs — at least for now

The Independent UK · Aug 19

Tennis Mailbag: Should Venus Williams Keep Getting Wild Cards?

The 46-year-old is set to compete at the U.S. Open, instigating a conversation about major wild cards. Plus, Masters 1000s dysfunction and more.

Sports Illustrated · Aug 19

Trump Delays 50% Canada Tariffs on $20B of Imports Just Hours Before Deadline After Last-Minute Trade Deal

President Trump has temporarily paused 50% tariffs on Canadian imports following a provisional trade deal, granting both nations three days to finalise terms amid ongoing trade tensions.

International Business Times UK · Aug 19

From Taco Tuesday to Fitting Friday: Trump puts Canada tariffs on ice for 72 hours

Canada avoided a significant tariff imposition after a last-minute reprieve. President Trump announced a three-day extension for trade negotiations with Canada. Substantial progress has been acknowledged, though significant work remains to finalize an agreement. The immediate dispute centers on Canadian trade practices and market access for American goods. Both nations…

The Times of India · Aug 19