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Canada–U.S. Trade War: Mark Carney’s government is moving to hit back “dollar for dollar” after Trump’s tariff escalation, with fresh duties and counter-tariffs raising fears for jobs and household costs. Lake Ontario Name Fight: Trump signed an order to rename Lake Ontario “Lake America,” and Ontario Premier Doug Ford answered with a giant shoreline billboard reading “Lake Ontario. Now and Always,” while Canadians mocked the move and the feud spilled into social media stunts. Public Opinion on Ottawa’s Line: Polling suggests Carney’s handling of the Canada–U.S. dispute is gaining support, even as many Canadians expect the trade war to hurt their province. Quebec Election: On Day 3, parties battled over immigration, transit, taxes and home care, with the PQ proposing a sharp cut to temporary immigration. Humanitarian Response: Ottawa announced $5 million in aid for Nepal after flash floods, as families of Canadians missing in the disaster wait for updates. Local Politics: Winnipeg’s civic race is seeing low engagement and turnout concerns, and Elections Canada is clarifying a federal byelection in Chicoutimi–Le Fjord ahead of Quebec’s provincial vote.

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Aug. 27, 2026

CENGN backs six new Living Lab projects for Canadian startups

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Humanist Canada pushes back on CAF spiritual reflection criticism

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Holding firm in trade war. U.S. negotiators try to flip blame onto Canadians for their own excessive demands. Stalemate.

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Trump taunts Canada over Lake Ontario name change after region's premier unveiled defiant sign rejecting 'Lake America'


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