Quebec faces a projected C$1.8 billion annual output gap by 2028 as new US tariffs hit manufacturers and Canada prepares counter-tariffs. The post Quebec faces C$1.8 billion output hit from new US tariffs appeared first on Ottawa Mirror.
Canada will impose tariffs of 15%, 25% and 50% on more than 700 U.S. goods worth C$27.6 billion, with duties taking effect September 8. The post Canada sets tariffs up to 50 percent on 700 US goods appeared first on Ottawa Mirror.
Business
Quebec faces a projected C$1.8 billion annual output gap by 2028 as new US tariffs hit manufacturers and Canada prepares counter-tariffs. The post Quebec faces C$1.8 billion output hit from new US tariffs appeared first on Ottawa Mirror.
Canada will impose tariffs of 15%, 25% and 50% on more than 700 U.S. goods worth C$27.6 billion, with duties taking effect September 8. The post Canada sets tariffs up to 50 percent on 700 US goods appeared first on Ottawa Mirror.
Expanded Treasury buybacks and lower long-term yields coincide with a weaker US dollar, while Fed minutes show inflation remains above target. The post Dollar trades near three-month low as Treasury yields ease appeared first on Ottawa Mirror.
Led by oil extraction and housing resales, Canadian economy grew 0.3 per cent in May, supporting central bank interest rate holds.
Nova Scotia backs MB Meat Company in Judique, adding inspected beef processing capacity for Cape Breton producers, retailers and customers.
Canadian dollar nears 70 US cents as rate gaps, weaker retail data and lower oil prices drive a sharp loonie selloff against the US dollar.
Canada’s 10% canned vegetable tariff starts as a temporary safeguard, excluding U.S., Mexico, Israel, Chile and developing suppliers.
Canada unveiled a C$1 trillion electricity strategy to double grid capacity by 2050, cut household costs and expand interprovincial links.
Quebec’s 2026-27 budget projects a C$8.6 billion deficit, adds targeted spending and keeps the province on track to balance its books by 2029-30.
Canada’s labor market weakened sharply in February as 84,000 jobs were lost and unemployment rose to 6.7%, led by full-time and private-sector declines.
News
Ontario considers cutting electricity as Trump trade war hits Canadian goods, with 50% US tariffs affecting $20 billion in trade. The post Ontario considers cutting electricity as Trump trade war deepens appeared first on Ottawa Mirror.
Wildfire evacuations spread across southern British Columbia as more than 20,000 people leave homes and emergency crews expand operations.
Ontario schools will add mandatory exams, attendance-linked marks, approved resources and a Grade 10 financial literacy rule this fall.
Canada’s Safe Social Media Act would set under-16 account limits, regulate AI chatbots and create a digital safety regulator in Canada.
Federal benefit payments in Canada cluster in June and July 2026 as a one-time top-up gives way to higher quarterly aid for eligible households.
Canada has recalled select Farmers, Québon and Natrel milk cartons after regulators warned they may contain pieces of glass and urged returns or disposal.
Border Road on the Montana side of the Alberta border will shut to Canadian drivers this summer, with a new Alberta route planned nearby.
Four people died in two separate avalanches in northern British Columbia on Sunday, including three heli skiers near Terrace and one skier near Alaska.
Nova Scotia opened spring with fresh snow, freezing rain and gusty winds, bringing difficult travel and a wintry start to the first full workweek.
Police seized C$11,000 in counterfeit notes at a New Westminster Safeway as British Columbia authorities warned retailers about rising fake cash cases.
Environment Canada says Metro Vancouver could see wet snow Wednesday morning, mainly inland and at higher elevations, before turning to rain.
Canada’s population growth is increasingly driven by immigration as natural increase shrinks, with data showing deaths can outpace births in winter quarters.
Travel
Restricted fire zone and travel ban to be lifted across Northwestern Ontario as rainfall lowers regional wildfire risks today. The post Restricted fire zone and travel ban to be lifted in Ontario appeared first on Ottawa Mirror.
Sports
Canada reached the World Cup last 16 for the first time after a 1-0 win over South Africa sealed by Stephen Eustáquio in Inglewood.
Automotive
Canada’s EV sales rebounded in 2026, but Saskatchewan’s market share remains far below national levels despite new registration gains.
Nissan tests self-driving Ariya EV on Tokyo streets using AI, LiDAR, and radar, showcasing urban navigation tech ahead of a 2027 Japan market launch.
Toyota recalls 70,480 vehicles in Canada due to a software issue in digital dashboards that could prevent display of vital driving information.
Canada invests $22.7M to deploy 480 EV chargers in B.C., expanding public charging access as national EV sales experience a multi-month decline.
Germany’s auto sector slashed 51500 jobs in a year as industrial employment fell 2.1 percent, driven by declining exports and rising operational costs.
Lotus has launched global production of the Evija, a 217 mph all-electric hypercar producing 2,039 PS, making it the fastest EV of its kind now in production.
Entertainment
Technology
We’re subsidizing a technology that will replace millions Andrew Yang warns, calling for federal AI taxes to protect human labor. The post We’re subsidizing a technology that will replace millions Andrew Yang warns appeared first on Ottawa Mirror.
Canada said the NRC will invest over C$900 million in defence R&D, launching a drone innovation hub, backing quantum projects and expanding SME support.
Google is adding Gemini to Chrome with a built-in side panel, Nano Banana image tools and Auto Browse task automation, bringing AI help directly into tabs in 2026.
South Korean researchers at DGIST created a physical AI system that mimics human forgetting, cutting robot navigation time by 30% in logistics tests.
Apple debuts iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max with A19 Pro chip, triple 48MP cameras, 8x zoom, and advanced AI features powered by iOS 26.
Lifestyle
Fresha secures a $31 million investment from JP Morgan to enhance its machine learning and AI-driven robotics.
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