My Canadian Experience
Report for August 2026

I'm having major issues with Cogecco, my Internet and phone provider.  As previously reported I'd done a trial with Bell which didn't work out but in the process Cogecco stopped my phone service.  I don't blame them for this but their response on restoring my phone number became a total disaster.  I had to phone Bell three times and each time they told me they'd activated my number meaning Cogecco could restore my phone number but for some reason they didn't spot that Bell had me down as a residential account which was the problem.  However after at long last identifying the issue they took five days to get a technician out to see me and when he didn't arrive I phoned and was told he turned up at 9.30 am and didn't get a response.  This is despite me sitting in my office which is right beside my front door.  When I phoned to get this information I ended up being on the phone for some 50 minutes before I was able to contact them which was on the Friday and they are now booking me for a visit on Wednesday.  So I have to say that given I have a business account with them and should get a 24 hour response I can no longer recommend this company which was previously rated very highly by myself.

They did eventually restore my phone on August 12.

Got a visit from Amanda from the Chatham-Kent Family Health Team to check to see if I needed any help with bathroom aids.  She also told me that it can take 4 to 6 months before I'll be walking on my own without aids.  I did think it would be 8 weeks and was a bit concerned that I still needed the walker. So that's good to know.  I can walk a short distance on my own but a bit unsteady but that's progress.

Got a copyright issue with a picture I put up on a 2012 newsletter and their lawyer was meant to phone me today but they didn't phone so guess I'll see if they are going to progress this claim.  I will say that to me the picture has nothing on it to identify who took it so how I'm meant to know who owns it is beyond me.

Got a list of helpful organisations for those needing help for getting you to appointments or help with shopping...

Family Services Kent (CHAP)
Wheelchair accessible van, door-to-door, affordable. 519-354-6221 ex: 242

Wallacebug/Chatham Specialized Transit
$3 per ride, accessible transit 519-436-3233

Canadian Cancer Society - transportation to cancer clinic or related appointments 519-353-3960 or 1-800-263-6750

Helping Hands - medical appointment and errands 519 355-8839

Canadian Red Cross - Transportation home fo hospital 519-353-8839

NeighbourLink - transportations to appointments and errands (Volunteer vehicle) 519-353-5647 (Note: take credit card)

Carelink Health Transit - medical appointments 519-354-6221 ext. 242

AdVANtage Transportation - accessible transport for medical appointments and errands 519-354-6221 ext.275

Ride CK - 519-436-3233

Chatham Kent Family Health Team
Amanda - Occupational Therapist 519-354-2172 ext. 6

Had some site problems in that my hosting company forgot to add my new frontpage app which lets me publish to my account.  They also didn't update my https certificate and so ended up having to go to GoDaddy ro officially transfer my domains to them and that caused several issue with permissions on various apps I use.  All sorted now but it did cause several days of downtime before it all got sorted.

Also after my visit to the eye institute to get my six weekly injection I found my sight very blurry so much so that I was unable to readd my screens for the rest of the day.  All sorted when I got up the next day.

Watch This Before You Shop at Giant Tiger Again - 40,764 views Aug 24, 2026

Giant Tiger has been open since 1961. No shareholders. No earnings calls. Over 260 stores across Canada. And right now, they are quietly beating Walmart, No Frills, and Food Basics on everyday grocery prices. In this video, we reveal 10 Giant Tiger secrets most Canadians have never heard of — including a triple play method that can save your family serious money every single month.

DISCLAIMER: Prices, policies, and promotions can vary by location and change over time. Always confirm with your local store. This video is for educational and informational purposes only.

Handy Bros came for their bi-yearly inspection of my heat pump and water heater,  They replaced the filter and flushed the water heater and no cost to me so that's good.

Report 1, Report 2 for Furnace and Report 3 for Water Heater

Carney SIGNS A 70 Billion Dollar Mine Trump Cannot Ignore - Aug 1, 2026

Canada just approved a mine the United States cannot replicate on its own soil — and the number everyone missed isn't the $70 billion.

Statement by Prime Minister Carney on Emancipation Day

August 1, 2026
Ottawa, Ontario

“Today, communities across Canada mark Emancipation Day. On this day in 1834, the Slavery Abolition Act came into effect across the British Empire.

Slavery existed here – in New France, in the Maritimes, in the households of the powerful. While the Act marked a turning point, freedom was not granted in a single day. It was taken, held, and defended – by those who fled, by those who were freed and stayed to build, and by generations who came after.

When slavery ended, segregation endured. Africville was razed. Black Canadians were refused service, denied housing, and separated in schools and churches. Yet, despite these barriers, they built lives for themselves and opened doors so many more could follow.

Black Canadians have gone on to serve as mayors, members of Parliament, senators, Cabinet ministers, and as Governor General. Those doors were not opened by accident, but by people who were determined that this country should live up to what it claimed to be – a country founded on the fundamental insight that unity does not require uniformity.

Today, we honour those whose courage helped make our country freer, fairer, and stronger – and we recommit ourselves to building a Canada where everyone has the opportunity to thrive.”

BC Wildfire Crisis Deepens | Big Bar Complex Nears 160,000 Hectares & Thousands Evacuated - 112,558 views - Aug 3, 2026

British Columbia's wildfire crisis continues to intensify. The massive Big Bar Complex is nearing 160,000 hectares, making it one of the largest active wildfire complexes in Canada. With 131 active wildfires, 57 out of control, thousands of residents evacuated, and extreme heat returning this week, firefighters face increasingly dangerous conditions. Watch this update for the latest wildfire developments, evacuation orders, road closures, and the forecast for British Columbia.

Legendary former CTV News chief anchor Lloyd Robertson dies at 92 - Aug 4, 2026

Former CTV National News chief anchor Lloyd Robertson has died. Genevieve Beauchemin reports on his extraordinary career in journalism and his enduring legacy.

Carney SIGNS 2.3 Billion Dollar Arctic Deal That CUTS Musk Out Of Canada's Defence Network

Canada just cut Elon Musk out of its Arctic defence network — with a $2.3 BILLION satellite deal that changes everything.

For 18 years this file sat untouched. Then in eight months, Ottawa turned it into the largest contract in Telesat's history — and said no to both Starlink and a French-backed alternative. Here's the real story behind the number nobody's talking about: 69.

MeidasTouch host Ben Meiselas reports on Canada’s Prime Minister Mark Carney sticking it to Trump and Trump’s top ally Gianni Infantino and Meiselas also highlights the incredible efforts of Meidas Canada leader Charlie Angus who has working to throw out US Ambassador to Canada Pete Hoekstra from the country. Aug 5, 2026

Moscow's Kaliningrad Land Bridge Is Gone—Millions Panic as Ukraine SHUTS DOWN ALL Russia Bridges - Aug 5, 2026

The hybrid warfare tactics launched by Russia—including migrant surges, balloons, and underground tunnels—aimed at easing pressure on its Kaliningrad exclave and destabilizing Europe have backfired, effectively placing its own stronghold under siege.

Latvia, Lithuania, and Poland have thwarted Russia’s plans by closing their land borders and strengthening their fortifications. At the same time, Ukraine’s attacks on ports and refineries in St. Petersburg have largely paralyzed the sea route—Kaliningrad’s sole lifeline.

This situation has led to a severe fuel crisis in Kaliningrad—extending to the implementation of digital ration cards—and has constrained the military capabilities of the Russian Baltic Fleet. Once a strategic outpost that threatened NATO, Kaliningrad has today become a besieged “soft underbelly,” with its fate now in the hands of its neighbors and vulnerable maritime routes.

Building affordable homes in Toronto - Aug 5

August 5, 2026
Toronto, Ontario

In a rapidly changing world, a confident Canada is choosing to build. Canada’s new government is building major projects – new ports, mines, highways, and energy corridors – that will unlock billions of dollars in new investment and connect Canadian businesses to new export markets around the world. In parallel, we are building strong communities, starting with homes Canadians can afford.

In Toronto, thousands of new homes have already been planned, permitted, and approved, but lack the financing to begin construction. Today, the Prime Minister, Mark Carney, joined the Mayor of Toronto, Olivia Chow, to announce a new partnership to unlock these projects and start building.

Over the next three years, Canada’s new government, in partnership with the City of Toronto, will invest over $2.7 billion to build more than 18 housing projects across Toronto. These projects will deliver more than 5,600 new rental homes, with shovels in the ground on more than 4,500 homes before the end of this year.

Every home in this portfolio is a rental. The portfolio includes affordable, supportive, rent-geared-to-income, and rent-controlled housing. A healthy housing system needs the full range, and this partnership builds it through two complementary channels.

Non-market – through Build Canada Homes. Non-market housing is owned and operated by non-profit organisations, housing cooperatives, or government and public agencies, with the primary objective of ensuring affordability. Through Build Canada Homes, we will provide more than $310 million to advance nine housing projects on City-owned land. This investment will deliver nearly 1,900 rental homes – with more than 700 supportive and affordable – as well as more than 1,100 rent-controlled homes delivered by the non-market housing sector. To further unlock these projects, the City of Toronto will contribute public land at nominal value and more than $530 million in capital funding and financial incentives, including up to 99-year exemptions from municipal and school property taxes.

Market – through the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation’s (CMHC) Apartment Construction Loan Program. Market housing is built by private developers and rented at market rates. It is the largest source of new supply, adding homes at scale to ease pressure across the whole system. Through CMHC’s Apartment Construction Loan Program, we will provide over $1.8 billion in low-cost financing for nine housing projects. This investment will deliver over 3,700 rental homes, with more than 1,000 of them affordable. We will also allocate up to $600 million in financing through the program so that more Toronto projects can move forward as they become ready.

The entire portfolio also reflects how we’re building:

• Inclusively: The partnership will support a 100-unit, Indigenous-led supportive housing development at 15 Denison Avenue.

• Sustainably: Two projects lead the way in showcasing Build Canada Homes’ modern methods of construction, with a mass-timber, low-carbon build at 1113-1125 Dundas Street West and a volumetric-modular development at 805 Wellington. These methods build faster, cut waste, and reduce emissions by up to 22%, helping deliver sustainable, affordable housing at scale.

• In solidarity with workers: The portfolio is expected to support roughly 2,100 jobs a year over its construction period.

• Canadian: Projects will prioritise Canadian materials – including Canadian steel and lumber – under the government’s Buy Canadian Policy.

This partnership with Toronto builds on the federal government’s work over the past year to supercharge housing construction across the country. In September, we launched Build Canada Homes to build housing at scale and speed. Since its launch, Build Canada Homes has already committed to nearly 17,000 units through 17 partnerships, with more than 1,900 homes already under construction. We have eliminated the GST on homes up to $1 million for first-time homebuyers – saving Canadians up to $50,000 on the purchase of their first home. In Ontario, we are eliminating the full 13% of the HST for new homes, saving buyers up to $130,000 on the purchase of their home. In Toronto, those savings go even further. Through the Canada-Ontario Partnership to Build, we provided the City of Toronto with $1.5 billion to cut residential development charges by 40 to 60% – reducing the cost of a new single or semi-detached home by roughly $83,000. 

In the face of global uncertainty, Canada’s new government is building across the country to deliver the strong, safe, and affordable homes Canadians need to live the lives they want for themselves. We are working in the spirit of cooperative federalism – in full partnership with provinces, territories, and municipalities – to build a stronger, fairer, and more prosperous Canada for all.

Quotes

“Toronto is becoming a model for how a great city can build its way forward. Together with the City of Toronto, we are getting thousands of new rental homes built, across every part of the housing system, in strong, safe communities that people can afford. This is what is possible when governments build together.”

— The Rt. Hon. Mark Carney, Prime Minister of Canada

“Today’s announcement shows what’s possible when governments work together. I want to thank Prime Minister Mark Carney, Minister Gregor Robertson, and our federal partners for their commitment to building more homes in Toronto. Today’s investment means more people will have the opportunity to find a home they can afford, stay close to their communities, and build a future in the city they love. Together, we are delivering the housing Toronto needs and creating a more affordable, caring city for everyone.” 

— Her Worship Olivia Chow, Mayor of Toronto

“Every Canadian deserves a safe, affordable place to call home. Through our partnership with the City of Toronto, we are aligning investments and working together to accelerate the construction of much-needed housing. By reducing barriers and speeding up delivery, we are helping build more homes and creating stronger, more affordable communities across the country.”

— The Hon. Gregor Robertson, Minister of Housing and Infrastructure and Minister responsible for Pacific Economic Development Canada

Related product

• Backgrounder: Canada and Toronto announce new partnership to build thousands of new homes

Associated links

• Build Canada Homes

• Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation

• Apartment Construction Loan Program

Russia’s July Losses Are CATASTROPHIC… Putin STILL Calls It “According to Plan” - Aug 6

July 2026 proved to be Russia’s deadliest month of the war so far, with a staggering 42,860 casualties. Despite these massive human losses, Russian forces managed to fully claim just 37.85 square kilometers of Ukrainian territory. As commanders feed false reports to an isolated and delusional Vladimir Putin, Ukraine’s lethal attrition strategy continues to grind down the Russian military toward a breaking point.

Ontario Wildfire UPDATE

Ontario's 2026 wildfire season is the worst on record — but for the first time, there are real signs of progress. As of August 5th, the number of out-of-control fires in Northwestern Ontario has dropped 75% from the July peak. But a new threat arrives today: a severe thunderstorm system with wind gusts up to 90 km/h and lightning moving directly over the fire zones.

In this update (August 6, 2026), we break down everything you need to know:

This El Nino Took A Shocking Turn! Stronger Than 1877? - Aug 5

Could we be witnessing one of the strongest El Niño events ever observed? In this 43-minute in-depth analysis, we take a comprehensive look at the latest oceanic and atmospheric data to determine whether this rapidly evolving El Niño could rival—or even surpass—historic events such as 1877, 1982-83, 1997-98, and 2015-16.

We'll break down the newest sea surface temperature anomalies, subsurface heat content, trade wind behavior, Southern Oscillation Index (SOI), Multivariate ENSO Index (MEI), and long-range model guidance from around the world. We'll also discuss what this could mean for the upcoming winter across North America and how a potentially historic El Niño could reshape global weather patterns.

BC Wildfire Crisis Deepens | 103 Fires, 8,000 Evacuated & High-Risk Saturday - Aug 7

British Columbia's wildfire emergency is intensifying as 103 active wildfires burn across the province, with 49 fires completely out of control and more than 324,000 hectares already scorched this season. Thousands remain under evacuation orders as a dangerous dry lightning event threatens to ignite new fires on Saturday. Get the latest BC wildfire update, evacuation information, fire weather forecast, and the regions facing the highest wildfire risk.

B.C. Wildfires Turn Deadly | Bald Range Fire Hits 13,618 Hectares — 1 Dead & 21,000+ Evacuated - Aug 10

B.C. wildfires have turned deadly as the Bald Range Fire near Summerland reaches 13,618 hectares, while more than 21,000 people have been displaced and one wildfire-related death has been confirmed. This latest British Columbia wildfire update covers evacuations, fire conditions, major active fires, road closures, and the growing wildfire threat across B.C.

Minister MacKinnon announces measures to strengthen interprovincial trade of Canadian steel - Aug 10

Minister of Transport and Leader of the Government in the House of Commons, Steven MacKinnon makes announcement regarding new measures for the interprovincial transportation of Canadian steel and the strengthening of domestic supply chains.

B.C. officials give update on the Bald Range fire - Aug 10

Officials give an update on the efforts to fight the Bald Range fire and protect structures in the community.

Ontario ministers provide update as northern Ontario wildfires burn - Aug 11

Ontario's Natural Resources Minister Mike Harris is expected to take questions alongside the province's ministers of emergency preparedness and Indigenous affairs on Tuesday as crews try to contain wildfires burning in the province's northwest.

AMAZING NEWS! 'Follow the Money All the Way to Mark Carney's Canada - Aug 11

Let’s talk about some amazing economic news for Canada, why JD Vance has been attacking Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney in the press this week and how global financial experts are yelling from the rooftops that Canada is winning Trump’s trade war.

AUSTRALIA BACKS CANADA — "Good On Canada For Avoiding Our Mistakes" - Aug 13, 2026

Canberra chose AUKUS nuclear submarines for $368 BILLION. Ottawa chose German conventional boats from a working production line. Now Australian experts are saying the quiet part out loud: it's not about propulsion, it's about control.

Canadian dollar 'pushing higher' due to pullback in U.S. dollar - Aug 13

Karl Schamotta, chief market strategist at Corpay, joins BNN Bloomberg to discuss discuss the U.S. economy and assess the U.S. Fed's rate path.

Taking Stock: Canada’s evolving trade relationship with China - Aug 14, 2026

Amanda Lang takes a ‘by the numbers’ look at Canada's trade relationship with China, then talks it over with Nick Leung, director of the McKinsey Global Institute and author of the new book 'The Next China is still China'. Amanda then looks at whether supply management should be up for negotiation in Canada-U.S. trade talks, with Sylvain Charlesbois, director of the Agrifood Analytics Lab at Dalhousie University.

Trump's Trade Plan BACKFIRES As Detroit Warns Of Billions In New Costs - Aug 14

Detroit's own automakers just handed Canada its strongest trade card — and they didn't even mean to.

Ford, GM, and Stellantis have been quietly running the numbers on Washington's new content rules for the revised North American trade deal. The result? A minimum of $2 BILLION in extra annual costs — per company. And buried in the reporting is one sentence from an American executive that says more about Canada's leverage than any government statement this year.

BBC Interview Where Carney RIPPED Trump Apart on HIS LIES - Aug 14

Before becoming Prime Minister, Mark Carney sat down for a widely watched interview and delivered one of the clearest early rebukes of Donald Trump’s tariff threats against Canada. In the conversation, Carney called the action bullying, rejected the fentanyl and immigration national-security justifications as baseless, and stated that Canada would not cave or back down. He described the move as a violation of the trade agreement the United States itself had negotiated and warned that the economic consequences would rebound negatively on American growth, inflation, and reputation.

Carney also outlined a measured but firm approach to retaliation — matching tariffs while targeting areas of maximum impact on the United States and minimum self-harm to Canada — and emphasized that Canadians were in no mood for concessions. This video revisits the key moments from the interview that first signaled how Carney would handle pressure from Washington.

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Mark Carney Trump interview from before he became prime minister shows Carney calling Trump a bully, rejecting the fentanyl tariff justification, promising targeted retaliation, and declaring Canada will not cave while warning the tariffs will rebound on the US economy.

August 15, 2026
Ottawa, Ontario

“Today, on National Acadian Day, we celebrate the identity and resilience of the Acadian people.

Acadians are one of the oldest Francophone communities in North America, settling in what is now Atlantic Canada over four centuries ago. Their story is one of hardship met with perseverance. Beginning in 1755, British colonial authorities drove them from their land, and in the generations since, they rebuilt their communities while protecting and celebrating their language, culture, and traditions. That resilience has helped shape the identity of Canada itself.

The Government of Canada is a strong partner to Acadian communities in their mission to protect their heritage and promote the French language. Starting this year, we are investing $5 million over five years to support National Acadian Day celebrations. Through the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency, we are helping Acadian and Francophone businesses grow and break into new markets. We are also raising Francophone immigration targets outside Québec so that Acadian employers can find the French-speaking talent they need to grow their businesses.

As part of our bid to host the Sommet de la Francophonie in 2028 in the National Capital Region, we look forward to the opportunity of welcoming delegations from across the French-speaking world and showcasing the vitality of the French language in Acadie and across the country.

Building Canada strong means celebrating the languages and traditions of all Canadians. For more than 400 years, Acadians have shown us that a proudly embraced identity is a source of strength for the entire country.

Happy National Acadian Day!”

Manitoba premier discusses U.S. trade, councillor charges, economic pitches for Churchill - Aug 13, 2026

Premier Wab Kinew talks about using U.S. liquor sales bans as trade leverage, the legislative challenges surrounding municipal councillors facing criminal charges, and pitching resource projects to international investors.

Exactly how Ukraine’s targeted attacks are shattering Russia - Aug 17

UKRAINE’S daring and destructive drone attacks shattering Vladimir Putin’s Amazon-style empire have thrown the Kremlin’s economy into freefall. A dozen Wildberries warehouses have been blitzed in the past month with Kyiv now plotting for their next death blow against Moscow to further paralyse Putin’s faltering war machine.

Ottawa Facing Calls to Invest in National Waterbomber Fleet - Aug 13, 2026

With over 600 active wildfires burning across the country, the pressure is mounting on Ottawa to invest in a national waterbomber fleet. A recent study by De Havilland Canada shows that nearly 90% of Canadians support a centralized fleet to help provinces respond to these devastating fires. As provinces increasingly request additional aid, what would a national fleet actually look like, and could it be the key to managing future wildfire seasons? In this interview, John Gradek, Aviation Management Expert at McGill University, breaks down the logistics, the costs, and the critical need for a unified aerial response to Canada's wildfire crisis.

August 17, 2026
St. John’s, Newfoundland

In a more dangerous and divided world, Canada’s new government is focused on what we can control: building a stronger, more independent, and more sustainable country.

Canada is starting from a position of strength. We have what the world wants. We have the natural resources, critical minerals, and clean power that will build this century. We have the workers and the ingenuity to turn that potential into strength. We understand we can build faster and bigger when we work together. And we have trust, the most valuable commodity in an increasingly volatile, unreliable world.

We have everything we need to build the future we want.

Today, the Prime Minister, Mark Carney, alongside the Premier of Québec, Christine Fréchette, the Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador, Tony Wakeham, and the CEOs of Hydro-Québec and Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro, announced a historic agreement to upgrade and expand the Churchill Falls Generating Station and develop the Gull Island project and related transmission, building one of the largest electricity projects in North America.

As part of this agreement, the federal government will provide $10 billion in federal financing to:

• Upgrade and expand the Churchill Falls Generating Station.

• Develop the massive Gull Island hydroelectricity project.

• Unlock co-investment opportunities with the Innu of Labrador in a major new Labrador onshore wind project.

• Build associated transmission lines.

Together, these projects represent the largest clean energy investment in North American history, at nearly $70 billion. They will generate 14,000 megawatts of clean, renewable power – nearly tripling the current generating capacity of Churchill Falls. That is enough power to light, heat, and cool all the homes in Toronto, Montréal, and Vancouver combined. These projects will support 23,000 jobs – from the skilled trades to engineering – and contribute $31 billion to Canada’s GDP through the early 2040s.

The Labrador Trough is a world-class mining region across Newfoundland and Labrador and Québec, with significant sources of high-purity iron ore. To harness this strategic asset and create high-paying careers for Canadian workers, the government announced the referral of the Labrador Trough Clean Power, Critical Minerals and Infrastructure Corridor to the Major Projects Office (MPO). The MPO will coordinate and structure federal financing, accelerate permitting requirements, and work with Indigenous Peoples to forge meaningful partnerships.

In addition, Canada’s new government will support strategic, pre-development projects in the Labrador region, funded under the First and Last Mile Fund (FLMF) through Natural Resources Canada. This includes the following projects:

• Labrador West Transmission Expansion to assess the transmission infrastructure needed to connect critical minerals mining operations in western Labrador to the electricity grid, supporting regional opportunities and mine electrification.

• Kami Iron Mine Partnership’s project to undertake planning and feasibility work for the transportation and energy infrastructure required for the large-scale Kami iron ore project near Wabush, Newfoundland and Labrador.

• Focus Graphite’s project to undertake pre-construction work for a new transmission line and road connecting the Lac Knife graphite project to Hydro-Québec’s power grid, advancing the development of projects that will support the battery and energy storage technologies this country and our allies need.

• SFP Pointe-Noire’s project to expand critical minerals handling capacity and related rail infrastructure, strengthening a key transportation gateway for mining production in the Labrador Trough.

We are making Canada the best place in the world to build and invest in clean energy. By combining the Clean Economy Investment Tax Credits, efficient project approvals, cooperation agreements with provinces and territories, strategic investments, and attractive financing, we are giving builders the certainty to build big and move fast.

Today’s agreement realises the enormous potential of Canada when we build together.

This is cooperative federalism at work.

In a more dangerous and volatile world, we’re choosing to build clean, affordable, and reliable energy systems, in partnership with all Canadians, for all Canadians.

Quotes

“Canada is extending its unique advantage in clean, reliable, and affordable power. Because when we master energy, we master our destiny. Through cooperative federalism, we are unlocking our immense potential, building big, building sustainably, building in partnership, and building Canada strong for all.”

— The Rt. Hon. Mark Carney, Prime Minister of Canada

“In the current geopolitical context, it is vital for every nation to secure its energy future. I am very proud to announce today the conclusion of this new agreement, which is a priority for Québec, particularly for generations to come. Through this partnership, we are supporting the energy transition and enabling the growth of our economy through renewable energy, while ensuring our energy independence.”

— Christine Fréchette, Premier of Québec

“This is a win-win-win for Newfoundland and Labrador, the federal government, and Québec. I want to thank Prime Minister Carney and Premier Fréchette for their leadership throughout this process. We are finally replacing the notorious 1969 Churchill Falls deal and the 2024 MOU with a new deal that will guarantee us more power, more value, and more transmission. Newfoundlanders and Labradorians will finally be the primary beneficiary of our own resources, with complete control over whether we use our power to develop our economy or sell to outside markets. Today is not about what we can tear up, it’s about what we can build up. It is now time for us to roll up our sleeves and get to work to build a better and brighter future for all of us.”

— The Hon. Tony Wakeham, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador

Quick facts

• Today’s agreement is the largest clean energy investment in North American history, nearly tripling the current generating capacity of Churchill Falls. Together, these projects will deliver 14,000 megawatts of clean, renewable power, support 23,000 jobs in the construction phase alone, and contribute $31 billion to Canada’s GDP through the early 2040s.

• The agreement advances:

  • Canada’s National Electricity Strategy, which aims to double the capacity of our grid by 2050 and supply clean, reliable, affordable power across the country for decades to come.

  • The Atlantic Energy Strategy, which was referred to the Major Projects Office in the fall of 2025. The Strategy focuses on developing renewable and non-emitting energy across Atlantic Canada – onshore and offshore wind, nuclear, and hydro – to meet rapidly growing demand across Eastern and Atlantic Canada and beyond.

• Today’s investments strengthen the interprovincial grid and the export infrastructure that carry clean, affordable power and Canadian resources to markets at home and abroad.

• The Labrador Trough is a world-class mining region stretching across Labrador and Québec. With significant sources of high-purity iron ore, it is a strategic asset for decarbonising global steel supply chains, reinforcing Canada’s leadership in both renewable energy and critical minerals, and giving Canada a significant competitive advantage in the transition to a cleaner economy.

  • Strategic, pre-development projects in the Labrador region will be supported through the First and Last Mile Fund (FLMF). The FLMF is backed by $1.5 billion in federal funding announced in Budget 2025. It supports infrastructure that unlocks new mines and moves Canada’s resources to customers at home and abroad. Recognising that most critical minerals deposits and enabling infrastructure projects in Canada are located on Indigenous territories, the FLMF makes specific funding available to enable Indigenous leadership, engagement, and participation throughout the mining value chain.

• On clean energy, Canada already leads from a position of strength: the lowest residential electricity costs in the G7, the second-lowest industrial electricity costs in the G7 and the OECD, and the second-highest share of clean electricity generation in the G7. Today, approximately 80% of Canada’s electricity generation is non-emitting.

• To build on that advantage, Canada’s new government is advancing strategic investments in the modernisation and expansion of the country’s electricity infrastructure, including:

  • Major Clean Economy Investment Tax Credits for clean electricity, clean technology, and carbon capture, utilisation, and storage.

  • Strategic financing through the Canada Infrastructure Bank (with a $20-billion clean energy target), the Canada Growth Fund, and the Indigenous Loan Guarantee Program (envelope doubled from $5 billion to $10 billion).

  • A new Productivity Super-Deduction, enhanced tax incentives covering all new capital investment, which allows businesses to write off a larger share of the cost of these investments right away.

Related product

• Backgrounder: Prime Minister Carney announces the largest clean energy investment in North American history

Associated links

• Major Projects Office

• Powering Canada Strong: A National Strategy for an Electrified Canadian Economy

Carney joins Quebec, Newfoundland and Labrador premiers to announce clean energy initiative - Aug 17

Prime Minister Mark Carney joined Quebec Premier Christine Frechette and Newfoundland and Labrador Premier Tony Wakeham in St. John’s, N.L. Monday, to announce a non-binding deal on the Churchill Falls project.

The deal comes after years of negotiations and an independent review, with Hydro-Quebec and Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro jointly owning the Churchill Falls generating station, under a contract signed in 1969.

The provinces had reached a framework agreement in 2024 to end that deal and create a new energy-sharing arrangement with expanded generating capacity. But after Wakeham was elected last fall, he ordered a review of the deal, restarting negotiations.

“We are finally turning the page on one of the darkest chapters in our past and replacing both the notorious August 1969 Churchill Falls Agreement and the 2024 MOU, with a better deal for all of us,” said Wakeham.

Under the new agreement, Quebec would have a guaranteed supply of electricity from Churchill Falls until 2077. The agreement effectively terminates and replaces the original 1969 deal.

“Canada has built big before, the ambitions of James Bay and the original Churchill Falls,” Carney said. “Today, we’re coming together, determined to build up that greatness, to develop the biggest clean energy initiative in North American history.”

August 18, 2026
Ottawa, Ontario

“Over the last number of weeks, Canada has engaged in intensive discussions with the United States to address outstanding trade issues and deliver greater certainty and real benefits for Canadian businesses, workers, farmers, and families.

Substantial progress has been made, although there is important work still to be done. As this work is ongoing, the United States has agreed to postpone the implementation of its 50% tariff on a range of Canadian goods under Section 338 of the U.S. Tariff Act of 1930 until end of day, August 21.

While we continue this work, Canada remains focused on building a stronger, more independent, and more competitive economy at home.”

Ukraine Pounds Russia, Prompting Angry Putin To Threaten U.K. - Aug 20

Ukraine launched one of its largest-scale long-range drone offensives of the war, targeting Moscow and multiple other regions with over 800 drones. Now, Russia is threatening the UK with "consequences," warning that London will pay a heavy price for allegedly allowing British-made drones to strike targets deep inside Russian territory. David Shuster breaks it down on Rebel HQ.

Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew comments on U.S. alcohol ban – August 20, 2026

Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew holds a news conference in Winnipeg to urge Canadians not to purchase U.S. alcohol, even if a new Canada-U.S. trade agreement requires American alcohol to be made available again at liquor stores across Canada.

Buy Canadian Group launches Shoppa.ca - Aug 20

Lee Smith, chief Canadian officer at Buy Canadian Group Inc., joins BNN Bloomberg to discuss the launch of their online retail website hosting Canadian-owned businesses.

August 21, 2026
Ottawa, Ontario

“Over the past 18 months, Canada’s new government has focused on building our strength at home, diversifying our partnerships abroad, and striking a fair deal with the United States.

Our objectives in our trade negotiations have been to:

• Preserve tariff-free access to the U.S. for the vast majority of Canadian business;

• Provide greater stability to our trade relationship;

• Significantly reduce U.S. tariffs on our key strategic industries, so that Canadian businesses in these sectors would have the best access of any in the world;

• Protect our small and medium-sized businesses – the lifeblood of our economy – including by removing the imminent threat of new tariffs; and

• Maintain our flexibility, independence, and sovereignty so we can keep building the Canada we want.

We have recognised from the beginning that America has changed, and that we will not return to our old relationship. Our government understood, before many, that America is altering all its trade relationships. Putting tariffs on its closest allies and charging for access to its vast market.

We have worked in that context. To strike a fair deal that would provide the best access to the U.S. market and greater certainty to Canadian businesses and workers. Throughout, our goal has been to secure the best deal for Canadians, never a deal at any price or on any deadline.

In recent weeks, we made important progress toward improving Canada’s position as having the best deal in the world with the U.S.

However, that progress has not been enough to meet our objectives for Canadians. As a result, this evening, I have decided to suspend trade negotiations with the U.S. and have directed Canada’s negotiators to return to Ottawa. They have worked hard, in good faith, to defend the interests of Canadians throughout these negotiations up until the very last minute. However, last-minute changes in the U.S. proposed terms were unfair, uneconomic, and called into question the reliability of any deal.

At midnight tonight, the U.S. intends to impose a 50% tariff on roughly $28 billion of Canadian goods. Canada will match those tariffs dollar for dollar to protect our workers and businesses.

In the coming days, the government will introduce additional measures to support Canadian workers and businesses, building on the nearly $25 billion in support provided over the past 18 months.

These actions complement Canada’s core economic strategy. From day one, we have been focused on building our strength at home and diversifying our partnerships abroad.

That strategy is working. We are advancing nearly $500 billion in major infrastructure projects. In parallel, we are unlocking new export markets for Canadian businesses. Our existing free trade deals already provide Canada with preferential access to 1.5 billion consumers, and we are on track to double that market access by the end of this year.

Canadian economic growth is accelerating, and we are on course to have the second-fastest growth in the G7 over the next two years. Our economy is creating jobs at four times the rate of the United States. Our exports to non-U.S. markets are on track to double over the next decade. Foreign direct investment in Canada is at its highest level in two decades, running at twice the rate of our nearest G7 competitor. Canada now ranks as the most attractive country in the world for infrastructure investment.

Canada has what the world wants. And we will not allow any nation to determine our future. We will set our own course to keep building Canada strong for all.”

US-CANADA Deal BLOWS UP at MIDNIGHT!! - Aug 22, 2026

MeidasTouch host Ben Meiselas reports on Canada's Prime Minister Carney walking away from trade talks with Trump and the United States and instructing Canadian negotiators to return to Canada after Trump tried to bully Canada in a last minute bad faith shakedown and Carney refused to be bullied.

Mark Carney just said SHUT UP to Trump's STUPID Deal - Aug 22, 2026

Minister Mark Carney has suspended all trade negotiations with the United States and ordered Canadian negotiators to return to Ottawa. In an official statement, Carney said last-minute changes in the U.S. proposed terms were unfair, uneconomic, and called into question the reliability of any deal. Canada will match the new 50% tariffs on roughly $28 billion of Canadian exports dollar for dollar.

The American side claimed Canada walked away from a strong offer and introduced new demands. Carney’s account and reporting from both capitals point to U.S. last-minute shifts as the breaking point. Premiers including Doug Ford have publicly backed a strong tariff-for-tariff response. This video breaks down the collapse of the talks, the official statements, the economic stakes, and Canada’s parallel strategy of building strength at home and diversifying trade.

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Mark Carney suspends trade talks with the United States after last-minute US demands, announces Canada will match 50 percent tariffs dollar for dollar, states no deal is better than a bad deal, and points to unfair changes that called the reliability of any agreement into question while advancing Canada’s domestic strength and diversification strategy.

PM Mark Carney speaks to media after suspension of Canada-U.S. trade talks – August 22, 2026

Prime Minister Mark Carney holds a news conference on Parliament Hill in Ottawa after Canada and the United States failed to reach a trade agreement before a late Friday deadline and Canada said it was suspending negotiations. The prime minister has indicated that his government intends to retaliate dollar-for-dollar against new U.S. tariffs on Canadian goods.

"Canada Just Did What No Country Has Done To Trump!" | Bill Clinton - Aug 22

Trump 50% tariffs on Canada, Carney retaliatory tariffs September 8, US-Canada trade war 2026 — Bill Clinton breaks down what just happened between the United States and Canada after trade talks collapsed and 50% tariffs went into effect on $20 billion in Canadian goods. Canada has vowed to match those tariffs dollar for dollar. In this video, Clinton explains how Trump invoked Section 338 of the 1930 Smoot-Hawley Tariff Act — a law no president has ever used before — and why Canada's response could trigger an escalation cycle neither side can control. What does this mean for American families, prices, and the midterm elections? Clinton walks through the facts, the failures, and what comes next.

B.C. Premier David Eby comments on suspension of Canada–U.S. trade talks – August 22, 2026

Speaking with reporters in Vancouver, Premier David Eby comments on Canada’s decision to suspend trade negotiations with the United States hours ahead of a deadline to reach a deal. The United States is now set to impose a new round of tariffs on imports from Canada, with Prime Minister Mark Carney vowing to implement dollar-for-dollar tariffs on American goods in retaliation.

Ontario Premier Doug Ford comments on suspension of Canada–U.S. trade talks – August 22, 2026

Speaking with reporters in Toronto, Doug Ford, the premier of Ontario, comments on Canada’s decision to suspend trade negotiations with the United States hours ahead of a deadline to reach a deal. The United States is now set to impose a new round of tariffs on imports from Canada, with Prime Minister Mark Carney vowing to implement dollar-for-dollar tariffs on American goods in retaliation.

Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew comments on suspension of Canada–U.S. trade talks – August 22, 2026

Speaking with reporters in Winnipeg, Premier Wab Kinew comments on Canada’s decision to suspend trade negotiations with the United States hours ahead of a deadline to reach a deal. The United States is now set to impose a new round of tariffs on imports from Canada, with Prime Minister Mark Carney vowing to implement dollar-for-dollar tariffs on American goods in retaliation.

Carney THREATENS Trump, “You Would Want Us to Stop Sending Oil?" - Aug 23

Prime Minister Mark Carney has suspended all trade negotiations with the United States and ordered Canadian negotiators to return to Ottawa. In a detailed press conference, Carney stated that the United States “asked too much and offered too little,” describing American economic integration as a weapon and noting that its commitments are sometimes “written in pencil.”

He listed the constantly changing justifications for US tariffs, dismantled the claim that Canada is running an unfair trade surplus, and revealed last-minute demands that would have made Canadian auto production uneconomic and restricted Canada’s ability to sign other trade deals. Carney confirmed Canada will match the new tariffs and restated that the country will not accept a deal at any price.

August 24, 2026
Ottawa, Ontario

“Thirty-five years ago today, Ukraine’s Parliament proclaimed the country’s independence. That historic decision marked the beginning of a new chapter for Ukraine – one defined by freedom, democracy, and self-determination.

Canada was the first Western nation to recognise Ukraine’s independence, deepening a friendship that has grown into an enduring bond between our nations. That bond is strengthened by the more than 1.4 million Canadians of Ukrainian descent.

As we mark the anniversary of Ukraine’s independence, Canada reaffirms our steadfast support for Ukraine’s sovereignty and freedom.

Ukraine’s future belongs to the Ukrainian people alone. Russia’s illegal invasion of Ukraine is an attempt to change that fact.

A just and lasting peace for Ukraine will only come through strength. That is why Canada joined other nations in imposing one of the world’s most comprehensive sanctions regimes, targeting more than 3,500 Russian individuals and entities and over 700 vessels.

While we weaken Russia, we strengthen Ukraine. This year alone, Canada committed more than $2 billion in military assistance to Ukraine. We have extended Operation UNIFIER to continue strengthening Ukraine’s military and bolster its long-term defence capabilities. Earlier today, Canada met with allies and partners in the Coalition of the Willing to reaffirm our shared commitment to supporting Ukraine and helping build the conditions for a just and lasting peace.

Today, I join Ukrainians in Canada and around the world in celebrating Ukrainian Independence Day. As we did in 1991, Canada stands unwavering in our commitment to help Ukraine protect its freedom, restore its territorial integrity, and rebuild a stronger future.

Slava Ukraini.”

August 24, 2026
Lévis, Québec

In a rapidly changing world, Canada is setting a new course. We are building our strength at home, diversifying our trading relationships abroad, and investing in the infrastructure that will secure our future. From the ports and corridors that move Canadian goods to market, to the ships that keep our trade routes open, we are laying the foundations of a stronger, more self-reliant country.

Established trading relationships are being tested, and Canada is not standing still. We are moving fast, seizing new opportunities, and reducing our dependence on any single partner.

That is why the Prime Minister, Mark Carney, today announced the largest shipbuilding contract in Québec’s history. The Government of Canada will invest more than $11 billion to build six new program icebreakers for the Canadian Coast Guard in partnership with Chantier Davie Canada Inc. This historic investment grows Canada’s domestic shipbuilding industry, strengthens our ability to keep critical trade routes open, and reinforces our strategic autonomy.

All six icebreakers will be built in Canada at the Davie Shipyard in Lévis, Québec, creating nearly 5,000 good jobs in the construction phase alone and contributing nearly $650 million annually to Canada’s GDP. Under the government’s Buy Canadian Policy, these vessels will be built with Canadian steel and other domestic materials, while maximising opportunities for Canadian manufacturers, suppliers, and small and medium-sized businesses.

The program icebreakers will replace the Coast Guard’s aging heavy and medium icebreakers – the ships that work Atlantic Canada and the St. Lawrence through the depth of winter, and the Arctic through the summer season. They cut open our most vital sea lanes, answer the call of ships in distress, and come to the aid of vessels trapped in the ice.

This investment will equip the women and men of the Canadian Coast Guard – the civilian service Canadians count on to keep our waters safe – with the modern ships they need to answer the call, from search and rescue to environmental response, for decades to come. Additionally, it secures Canada’s position as the home of NATO’s largest icebreaking fleet, bolsters national security in the North, and protects Canadian interests. Construction will begin in 2027, this first ship will be ready five years later, and the full fleet will be in service by 2038.

Canada’s new government is laser-focused on building a stronger, more independent, more resilient Canadian economy that drives prosperity for all. This is our economic strategy at work. We are expanding the Port of Montréal at Contrecœur and the Port of Québec to move more Canadian products to global markets. And we are using major federal procurement, from armoured vehicles to submarines and icebreakers, to build Canadian industrial capacity, strengthen domestic supply chains, and create high-paying careers here at home.

Canada is a trading nation with the world’s longest coastline. Today, we are strengthening our capacity to build ships at home, assert our presence in the Arctic, keep our waterways open, and move Canadian resources to new markets around the world.

Quotes

“Canada is now the best-connected economy in the world. Canada is building such unparalleled market access because we are trusted, reliable, and have what the world wants. These six state-of-the-art icebreakers will keep the trade routes that carry Canadian goods to the world accessible and secure. Built in Lévis by Canadian workers, they are a lasting investment in a stronger, more self-reliant Canada.”

— The Rt. Hon. Mark Carney, Prime Minister of Canada

“Canada’s economic security and national sovereignty depend on our ability to keep our waters open, secure, and moving. These six new icebreakers will keep Canadian trade flowing, strengthen our presence in the Arctic, and give the Coast Guard the capability it needs for decades to come. Built here in Lévis, by Canadian workers and with Canadian steel, they are an investment in our sovereignty, our industrial strength, and our future.”

— The Hon. David J. McGuinty, Minister of National Defence

“As we shore up our economic sovereignty in a more unpredictable world, Canada continues to rely on trusted industrial partners like Chantier Davie. Their skilled workers here in Lévis are valued partners to the Government of Canada and have proven integral to the success of our Defence Industrial Strategy. Today’s announcement of a contract for six program icebreakers builds on their strong record and will bring good-paying jobs throughout the supply chain, translating into real economic benefits in Québec and across the country. The vessels themselves will secure our extensive coastlines and waterways, and contribute to a strong, sovereign Canada, long into the future.”

— The Hon. Joël Lightbound, Minister of Government Transformation, Public Works and Procurement and Québec Lieutenant

Quick facts

• Chantier Davie plays a critical role in supporting Canada’s fleets, building, repairing, and maintaining ships for the Canadian Coast Guard (CCG) and the Royal Canadian Navy through more than $7.74 billion in contracts since 2012.

• As Polar Class 3 icebreakers, the program icebreakers will be designed as modern, versatile vessels capable of carrying a wide range of missions in challenging ice conditions across Canada’s waterways. They will form the next generation of Arctic capable ships, supporting growing operational demands in the North, from search and rescue and environmental response, to Northern resupply and Arctic science missions.

• In 2019, the Government of Canada announced it would be procuring six new program icebreakers under the National Shipbuilding Strategy, as part of the CCG fleet renewal.

• In 2024, the government awarded Chantier Davie a $19.6-million contract to begin initial design work for six new program icebreakers for the CCG.

• In 2025, the Government of Canada awarded a $3.25 billion contract (before tax) to Chantier Davie for the construction of the Polar Max, which will be one of the most powerful and capable heavy icebreakers in the world.

• In 2024, the Government of Canada signed the Icebreaker Collaboration Effort Pact with the United States and Finland to strengthen cooperation on the design, construction, and maintenance of Arctic and polar icebreakers, including through information sharing, workforce development, and joint research and development.

Associated links

• Program icebreakers

• Polar icebreaker projects

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Premier Ford holds a press conference - August 24

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Canada to Trump: We’ve Got Better Things to Do 🇨🇦 | Hilarious Country Parody Song = 60,833 views Aug 22, 2026

Trump brings the tariffs, tantrums, and midnight posts—Canada brings the facts, the fiddle, and one very clear answer: we’ve got better things to do. In this biting Canadian country-pop parody, Canada responds to Donald Trump’s familiar mix of tariff threats, trade-war rhetoric, NATO complaints, climate denial, grievance politics, and made-for-TV chaos.

Set to an upbeat, sharp-tongued country sound, “Canada to Trump: We’ve Got Better Things to Do” is a satirical reminder that Canada has real work to do: supporting workers, protecting democratic institutions, confronting climate change, strengthening communities, and building a better future.

This is political satire—not a policy speech. But the themes are grounded in well-documented public statements, political events, trade disputes, climate policy debates, and Trump-era rhetoric.

If you enjoy Canadian political commentary, Trump parody songs, country music satire, sharp comedy, and refusing to let outrage run the news cycle, please like, share, subscribe, and tell us below:

What does Canada have “better things to do” than?

Canada's Mark Carney Just Did The Impossible - 166,091 views = Aug 24, 2026

Why did the US-Canada trade talks really collapse? Will other countries follow Canadian Prime Minister, Mark Carney, in standing up to Trump? And, are we entering a new era of military censorship?

Mulcair: 'Doug Ford should have dialed it back a notch' - Aug 25

Tom Mulcair can be heard every weekday morning at 7:40 on The Andrew Carter Morning Show.

Federal ministers announce Canada’s response to U.S. tariffs – August 25, 2026

Federal ministers hold a news conference in Ottawa to announce new measures to support Canadian workers and businesses affected by U.S. tariffs.

In attendance are ministers François-Philippe Champagne (finance), Mélanie Joly (industry), Patty Hajdu (jobs and families), and Evan Solomon (AI and digital innovation).

"We don't have leverage" | Anja Manuel says Trumps economic D-day is going "nowhere" - Aug 25

Anja Manuel, former diplomat and US foreign policy advisor, Executive Director of the Aspen Security Forum and who together with former US Secretary of State Condoleeza Rice runs a strategic consulting firm, lays out why she thinks "Economic D-Day" on Iran isn't going to work while simultaneously shining a bit of optimism on prospects for resolving the US's trade war with Canada. Manuel reflects on DOGE'S failures and weighs in on Ukraine's path forward. Finally, from her perch in Silicon Valley, she shares concerns about a sort of AI Chernobyl in cyberspace too in the not distant future.

'We’ll trade with whoever the hell we want to, and the President can deal with that'': Eby - Aug 25

David Eby, Premier of British Columbia, joins BNN Bloomberg to discuss Canada-U.S. trade and the new U.S. counter-tariffs.

Canada unveils retaliatory tariffs on 700 U.S. products | CTV National News at 5:30 for Aug. 25 2026

The federal government has announced its plan to hit the United States with dollar-for-dollar counter-tariffs affecting hundreds of American products.

It comes after U.S. President Donald Trump’s 50 per cent tariffs on roughly $28 billion worth of Canadian goods came into effect over the weekend after trade talks between the U.S. and Canada broke down.

“You don’t have to bow down”: Premier Kinew praises Canada’s response to Trump’s trade war - Aug 25

At an announcement for a $2.4 million investment to build a new transitional housing complex for women and children escaping family violence, Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew responded to questions about Tuesday’s federal government announcement of dollar-for-dollar counter-tariffs against the U.S.

“I can tell you that the conversation with the prime minister has been to prepare for two plus years,” Kinew said, adding, “At some point, the American people will see how damaging this presidency is to their cost of living.”

Kinew praised the united stance Canadian politicians are taking in response to U.S. President Donald Trump’s aggressive tariff policies and called what he’s seen so far from the federal government “encouraging.” He also urged Canadians to buy domestic goods and services as a way to support the country and protect people’s jobs.

“Canada is showing the rest of the world right now that you don’t have to take a knee. You don’t have to bow down. You can be proud. You can have a backbone and you can stand up for your own economy and your own jobs," the premier said.

“Maybe the president just has to take an L in the midterms before he sees the writing on the wall,” he added.

Canada's New Potash Prices Are Shocking U.S. Farmers — Canada's Major Fertilizer Move - 28,892 views Aug 4, 2026

As trade tensions between Canada and the United States continue to escalate, one critical resource has emerged as one of Canada's strongest strategic advantages: potash. While tariffs have affected a wide range of industries, fertilizer remains a unique pressure point because American agriculture depends heavily on Canadian potash to grow the crops that feed millions.

In this video, we break down why Saskatchewan's world-leading potash reserves have become a key factor in the Canada–U.S. trade relationship, how deeply U.S. farmers rely on Canadian fertilizer, and why replacing that supply would be far more difficult than many realize. We also explore the impact of tariffs on fertilizer prices, farm operating costs, food prices, and the broader economic consequences of the ongoing trade dispute.

Could Canada's potash industry become one of the country's most powerful economic bargaining tools? Watch to understand why this often-overlooked resource is playing an increasingly important role in North America's trade and food security.

Premier RJ Simpson speaks on new tariffs from the United States - Aug 25

Northwest Territories Premier R.J. Simpson has issued a statement following the new tariffs imposed by the United States on approximately $28 billion in Canadian goods.

The Premier expressed his disappointment that the United States chose to move forward with the new tariffs and praised Prime Minister Mark Carney’s efforts in the trade negotiations.

“Canada came to the table in good faith, and the Prime Minister was right to hold the line for a fair agreement rather than accept a deal at any cost,” said Premier Simpson.

He affirmed that the NWT stands with the Prime Minister and Team Canada and supports a strong, coordinated defence of Canadian interests and support for workers, businesses, and industries that will be affected by the new tariffs.

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith provides update on tariff response – August 26, 2026

Speaking with reporters in Grand Prairie, Premier Danielle Smith discusses Canada’s ongoing tariff dispute with the United States. Canada and the U.S. have each imposed new tariffs on the other following a breakdown of negotiations on August 22.

She announces an online portal for Alberta businesses to share how they have been impacted by tariffs, as well as the launch of a business advisory committee for tariff response.
He also praised efforts made to strengthen and diversify the Canadian economy, including projects in the North such as the Mackenzie Valley Highway and the Arctic Economic and Security Corridor.

“We are breaking down barriers within our own country, diversifying our trade, developing Canadian resources and advancing nation-building infrastructure that will connect our country, strengthen our sovereignty and open new markets,” said the Premier.

He hopes that these projects, alongside investment in critical minerals in the North, will create new jobs, new markets, and make the Canadian economy more self-reliant.

“The North is ready to build. We will keep working with Canada, Indigenous governments and other partners to grow our economy, create opportunities for Northerners, strengthen our sovereignty and help build a stronger Canada,” said Premier Simpson.

Premier Scott Moe answers questions amid trade war tensions

Saskatchewan’s premier is scheduled to speak with reporters in Prince Albert, Sask., at 1 p.m.​ CST. Premier Scott Moe has endorsed Canada's counter-tariffs, but Saskatchewan remains one of only two provinces where American-produced liquor is still being sold.

Manitoba’s Port of Churchill deemed feasible for year-round shipping – August 21, 2026

Government officials hold a news conference in Winnipeg to highlight recent studies which found that due to climate change and modern naval technology, it is now feasible to conduct year-round shipping through Manitoba's Port of Churchill. They call on private investors to come forward with proposals to work with governments on this opportunity.

Speaking are Wab Kinew (premier of Manitoba), Rebecca Chartrand (federal minister of northern and Arctic affairs), Michael Spence (mayor of Churchill), and Michael Benarroch (president of the University of Manitoba).

Finance Minister Champagne and Indian counterpart Sitharaman hold a news conference in Toronto

Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne speaks with reporters in Toronto alongside his visiting counterpart from India, Nirmala Sitharaman. (August 27, 2026)

Premier Ford delivers remarks | August 27

GREATER SUDBURY — Today, as Ontario continues its work to protect workers and communities from U.S. tariffs by unlocking critical minerals and building mines faster, Premier Doug Ford was in Northern Ontario to celebrate accessing the first nickel ore at the Onaping Depth Project. This 2,600-metre-deep extension of Glencore Canada’s existing Craig Mine, which was shut down in 2009, is the result of a nearly $2 billion investment that will provide a significant new source of high-grade nickel ore beyond 2040, helping Ontario deliver on its plan to build mines faster and unlock world-class mineral wealth that will attract investment and strengthen the province’s position as a secure and reliable global supplier of critical minerals. During construction, the project generated approximately 7,000 jobs and it will support up to 400 jobs at full production in 2027.

Canada Just Told Trump "GOOD LUCK" — America Can't Replace Its Aluminum - aug 27

Canada just told Trump "Good Luck" — and the numbers prove they mean it.

For over a year, Washington's 50% aluminum tariff was supposed to break Canada's smelters. Instead, zero plants have closed, zero workers laid off — and the tariff is now a tax American manufacturers pay themselves, because there's nowhere else to get the metal.

Canada’s prime minister HITS Trump over “Lake America” announcement - 142,418 views - Aug 27, 2026

Canadian Prime Minister responds to Trump renaming Lake Ontario to Lake America

August 28, 2026
Ottawa, Ontario

“Today, I join the people of Norway and others around the world in mourning the passing of His Majesty King Harald V.

King Harald devoted his life to Norway. Forced into exile as a young child during the Second World War, he returned to Norway in 1945, became Crown Prince in 1957, and acceded to the throne in 1991. For over three decades, he served with a deep sense of duty and guided the monarchy through decades of change, balancing tradition with a more open and modern institution. In moments of national tragedy, he helped bring Norwegians together and remained a steady presence in the life of his country.

King Harald was also an accomplished athlete and yachtsman who, from 1964 to 1972, represented Norway at three consecutive Olympic Games and later became a world champion.

His Majesty shared a special connection with Canada. During his wartime exile, he visited Toronto and Little Norway – the training base for Norwegian soldiers in Canada. As King, he returned with Queen Sonja for a State Visit in 2002, visiting Ontario, Newfoundland and Labrador, and Nova Scotia. I had the privilege of meeting His Majesty last March in Oslo, and he spoke of the ties between our nations with great warmth and affection.

On behalf of the Government of Canada, I extend my deepest condolences to Queen Sonja, the Royal Family, and the people of Norway. Canada mourns with you.”

Trump strikes again with Canadian tariff ‘buffoonery’ 183,560 views - Aug 27

Professor Scott Lucas joins Maddie Hale to break down Trump’s escalating trade war with Canada, the latest on the Iran war and Trump’s failed gamble, and the growing scandal inside the Pentagon — from Hegseth’s military purge to the treatment of sailors aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln.

US Vs. Canada: Conrad BlackaUG Vs. Canada: Conrad Black - Aug 28

Author-columnist-historian Conrad Black, on the escalating trade conflict between the US and Canada, the Alberta independence referendum, and the recent rise in the number of church fires in Canada.