The federal government is launching a $100-million rebate program to reduce the cost of shipping eligible Canadian steel products between provinces and territories, as domestic producers face pressure from tariffs and changing trade conditions. According to the federal government, the program will cover 50 per cent of eligible freight costs for manufacturers moving qualifying steel products by rail or marine transport within Canada. Transportation Minister Steven MacKinnon announced the program Monday. The government says the measure is intended to encourage Canadian manufacturers that use ste

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has rejected a 15-point plan for Gaza proposed by the U.S. president, saying Israeli forces will not withdraw until Hamas is fully disarmed. Speaking during a cabinet meeting Sunday, Netanyahu said Israel does not accept the document in its current form. He said Hamas must be disarmed in practice, not merely on paper, and that Israel would continue taking action to prevent threats to its soldiers and civilians. Netanyahu said Israel is in discussions with U.S. officials about the next phase of its strategy. He said some U.S. proposals are acceptable to

Air Canada has extended the suspension of flights to Dubai and Tel Aviv until January 2027, citing continued uncertainty in the Middle East. The airline had previously been expected to resume service to Dubai as part of its winter schedule, with flights to Tel Aviv also potentially returning around the same period. In its latest update, Air Canada said service to Dubai International Airport and Tel Aviv is not expected to resume before mid-January 2027. Affected passengers are being offered flexible booking options. Depending on the applicable terms, travellers can rebook for a later date or c

A 31-year-old man from Mississauga has died after a boat overturned on Stewart Lake in central Ontario, according to Ontario Provincial Police. Police said emergency crews were called to the area near Georgian Bay Township at about 8 p.m. Saturday after receiving a report of a missing person in the lake. The boat, carrying two people, overturned about 40 feet from shore, police said. One person was safely removed from the water by a nearby boater, while the second person went underwater and did not resurface. The OPP’s Underwater Search and Recovery Unit recovered the 31-year-old man’s bod

Prime Minister Mark Carney is spending a week in Italy on a private vacation as Canada-U.S. trade negotiations face a critical stage and U.S. President Donald Trump has threatened to impose 50 per cent tariffs on Canadian goods starting Aug. 19. The Prime Minister’s Office said Carney will remain in Italy until Aug. 17 for private activities. The PMO said the trip received the required approval from the federal Ethics Commissioner in advance. The vacation comes as Canada and the United States continue discussions over trade, with Trump threatening additional tariffs on Canadian products. The