Liberals slap $27.6B in counter-tariffs on U.S. goods, unveil $7.5B trade war bailout
Ottawa is firing back at Washington with $27.6 billion in retaliatory tariffs on more than 700 American products, while unveiling another $7.5 billion in taxpayer-backed support for Canadian workers and businesses.
The tariffs, ranging from 15 to 50 per cent, will hit U.S. steel, aluminum, dairy, furniture, clothing, machinery, seafood and other goods beginning Sept. 8.
The new $7.5 billion “Canada Strong Response” includes expanded Employment Insurance, $2 billion for tariff-hit companies, $1.5 billion for medium-sized businesses and a $500 million lending program through the Business Development Bank of Canada. Keep Reading
Former military intelligence officer warns AI, surveillance could threaten Canadian freedoms
A former Canadian military intelligence officer is warning that artificial intelligence, digital surveillance and other emerging technologies pose a “real concern” to Canadians and require stronger oversight as their capabilities expand.
Joe Varner’s comments follow Juno News’ disclosure of a 2024 military intelligence assessment warning that technologies including AI, digital IDs and facial recognition can enable widespread surveillance and state control.
Varner said Canada is “not there yet,” but warned the danger is “down the road,” calling for stronger oversight as government surveillance capabilities continue to expand. Keep Reading
Former rivals, Notley and Kenney, co-chair anti-Alberta independence campaign
Former Alberta premiers Rachel Notley and Jason Kenney are joining forces to campaign against Alberta independence as the province moves toward a referendum on leaving Canada.
The former political rivals will co-chair the Canadian Chamber of Commerce’s “Alberta and Canada: Stronger Together” campaign, which argues that Alberta’s economic future is tied to a united Canada.
The campaign comes as Alberta faces escalating U.S. tariffs and growing support for an independence referendum, with Albertans set to vote on the question October 19. Keep Reading
Trump accuses Carney of lying about French-language demands
Trump is accusing Prime Minister Mark Carney of lying about U.S. demands involving French-language protections, while U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer denies Washington targeted the French language. The dispute comes as both sides trade blame for the collapse of Canada-U.S. trade talks and the resulting tariffs. Keep Reading
Trump threatens to rename Lake Ontario “Lake America”
Trump is threatening to rename Lake Ontario “Lake America” after Ontario Premier Doug Ford vowed to retaliate against new U.S. tariffs and warned that an electricity surcharge on American imports could be on the table. Keep Reading
Singapore vows citizens will never be a minority, boosts family benefits
Singapore is rolling out nearly $70,000 in direct benefits for every Singaporean child while cutting childcare costs and expanding parental leave, as Prime Minister Lawrence Wong vows citizens will never become a minority in their own country. Keep Reading
Trade talks allegedly collapsed over Carney’s refusal to revive Keystone XL pipeline
Trade talks reportedly collapsed after Prime Minister Mark Carney refused to revive the Keystone XL pipeline unless Canada received a better trade deal, with the project ultimately dropped during the final hours of negotiations. Keep Reading
Ford calls Trump a ‘dictator’ after being called Carney’s ‘flunky’
Ford called Trump a “dictator,” “bully,” and “king of bankruptcies” after the U.S. president branded him Carney’s “flunky,” while vowing to hit Americans with economic pain as the Canada-U.S. trade war escalates; Ford also warned that an electricity surcharge on U.S. exports remains on the table. Keep Reading
Canadian premiers, Trump officials trade election jabs amid failed trade talks
As Canada-U.S. trade talks collapse, both sides are blaming the ballot box — with Trump officials pointing to Canadian by-elections while premiers openly urge Americans to vote against Trump and his allies. Keep Reading
Consultants continue to thrive under Carney government
The Carney government spent nearly $1 billion on consultants through the Department of Employment last year, marking a 10 per cent increase despite the prime minister’s pledge to cut consulting use by 20 per cent. Keep Reading
OP-ED: Canada’s deportation backlog is real. The solution is competent enforcement
“A credible immigration system must be fair at the front end and final at the back end. Canada should never remove someone before the law permits it. But when every legitimate avenue has been exhausted, a removal order must mean something. The answer is neither mass detention nor empty promises. It is competent case management, risk-based enforcement, international cooperation, and transparent accountability.” Keep Reading
Yes, billions of dollars of bail-out money from where? From Canadian taxpayers . How? By borrowing and increasing the national debt. And who really governs Canada? Those who own the national debt. The rest is political theatre.
And who pays for the "bailout"?? Same suckers who paid for carnys cronies BC condo "bailout"!!! TAXPAYERS!!!! How many billions are liberal voters willing to pay out???
And some Canadians thought carny could manage money??? The proof is in the pudding! Get this POS out of Canada!!