CanadaJul 23, 2026
32-year-old arrested after alleged knifepoint carjacking in Abbotsford
Abbotsford police have arrested a 32-year-old man in connection with an alleged knifepoint carjacking in the 2800 block of Livingstone Avenue.
According to the Abbotsford Police Department, the incident occurred at about 10 p.m. Tuesday when a woman was allegedly threatened with a knife and her vehicle was stolen. Police said the victim was shaken by the incident but was not physically injured.
Officers responded immediately after receiving the report and located the stolen vehicle near Clearbrook Road and Highway 1. The suspect, identified by police as Justin Brown-Henderson, was taken into c
CanadaJul 22, 2026
U.S. trade representative expects interim CUSMA options by year-end
The Trump administration expects to present interim options for the Canada–United States–Mexico Agreement (CUSMA) before the end of the year, U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer told a Senate committee in Washington.
According to Greer, the proposals would take the form of interim arrangements with Canada and Mexico after the United States decided earlier this month not to continue CUSMA in its current form. As a result, the agreement will now be subject to an annual review process.
Greer's comments come amid renewed trade tensions between Ottawa and Washington. U.S. President Donald
CanadaJul 22, 2026
Carney advisory committee meets to discuss U.S. tariffs and Canada’s trade response
Prime Minister Mark Carney’s Advisory Council on Canada–United States Relations met Tuesday evening to discuss Canada's response to the United States' decision to impose new tariffs on Canadian goods.
The meeting, chaired by Canada–U.S. Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc, included Canada's chief trade negotiator with the United States, Janice Charette, Ambassador to the United States Mark Wiseman, and other council members. According to the federal government, discussions focused on the potential impact of the tariffs on key Canadian industries and measures to protect Canada's economic inter
CanadaJul 22, 2026
Proposed 50% Trump Tariffs on Canadian Exports Could Face Court Challenge, Experts Say
U.S. President Donald Trump's proposed 50 per cent tariffs on approximately $28 billion worth of Canadian exports could face legal challenges, although trade law experts say the administration's legal position appears stronger than in previous cases.
According to reports, the White House is relying on Section 338 of the Tariff Act of 1930 to impose the new duties. The provision authorizes the U.S. president to impose tariffs if another country's trade policies are deemed discriminatory toward the United States. Legal experts say the provision has not previously been used in this manner.
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CanadaJul 21, 2026
Trump says Canada depends on U.S.; Poilievre calls proposed 50% tariff 'unjustified'
U.S. President Donald Trump and Conservative Party Leader Pierre Poilievre have exchanged sharply contrasting messages as trade tensions between Canada and the United States continue to escalate.
Speaking to reporters, Trump said he "loves the people of Canada" but claimed the country "would not exist without the United States" and needs the U.S. to survive. The remarks come amid an ongoing trade dispute between the two countries.
Poilievre, meanwhile, criticized Trump's proposed 50 per cent tariff, calling it "unjustified" and harmful to both Canadian workers and American consumers. According
CanadaJul 21, 2026
Carney says Trump agreed to accelerate tariff talks as Canada weighs response
Prime Minister Mark Carney says he spoke with U.S. President Donald Trump by phone on Tuesday morning about the latest tariff dispute, confirming the two leaders discussed measures announced by the United States.
Speaking to reporters in Ottawa, Carney said the proposed U.S. tariffs violate the Canada–United States–Mexico Agreement (CUSMA). He said Trump agreed to accelerate discussions in the coming weeks as both countries seek to address the trade dispute.
Asked whether Canada is considering retaliatory tariffs, Carney said all options remain on the table if the proposed U.S. tariffs tak
CanadaJul 21, 2026
Carney criticizes Trump's new 50% tariff on Canadian imports
Prime Minister Mark Carney has criticized U.S. President Donald Trump's announcement of a new 50 per cent tariff on Canadian imports, calling it another example of the United States' unilateral trade policy. In a statement, Carney said the measure is a direct violation of the Canada–United States–Mexico Agreement (CUSMA).
According to the Prime Minister's statement, Canada has previously responded with proportionate countermeasures after the United States imposed what Ottawa described as unjustified tariffs on Canada's auto sector. Carney said Canada remains committed to protecting its wor
CanadaJul 20, 2026
Canada Child Benefit payments increase takes effect today, millions of families to receive higher amounts
Higher Canada Child Benefit (CCB) payments began rolling out today following the federal government's annual benefit adjustment. According to the Government of Canada, the increase is expected to benefit approximately 3.6 million families and about 6 million children across the country.
Under the updated benefit rates, eligible families can receive up to $8,157 annually for each child under the age of six, an increase of $160 from the previous benefit year. For children aged six to 17, the maximum annual payment has increased to $6,883, up $135 from last year.
According to the Canada Revenue A
CanadaJul 20, 2026
Wildfire destroys seasonal camp at Whitewater Lake First Nation in northwestern Ontario
A wildfire has destroyed much of the seasonal camp at Whitewater Lake First Nation, located about 250 kilometres north of Thunder Bay, marking the second First Nation community in Ontario to suffer significant wildfire damage in less than a week.
According to Chief Pauline Drake, the fire destroyed multiple buildings, personal belongings and critical infrastructure at the site. Whitewater Lake First Nation is used primarily as a seasonal camp and has no permanent residents. The community is accessible only by floatplane for about six months of the year.
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