Canadian politician; Ontario premier since 2018
Smoke from hundreds of active wildfires in Canada has blanketed large parts of the US Midwest and Northeast and made air quality hazardous in cities including Detroit, Chicago and New York. Authorities have issued health alerts, opened cooling centres and distributed masks; officials expect rain to disperse some smoke but warn that pollution will linger in the Upper Midwest.
Canada has formally urged a timely USMCA review and signaled possible extension options as tariffs and trade tensions ripple across North America. Leaders in Ottawa and Washington stress the pact’s value while debates over annual reviews or a 16-year extension intensify.
Canada and Alberta are advancing a major oil pipeline to connect Alberta’s oil sands to British Columbia’s coast, aiming to diversify exports beyond the United States. The plan envisions a 1+ million-barrel-per-day flow to Asia, along with LNG capacity and port expansions. Indigenous consultation and environmental safeguards are part of the talks, though opposition from BC and some First Nations persists.
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Global wildfire smoke from Ontario and other Canadian fires is driving dangerous air quality across the US Midwest and Northeast. President Trump is pressing Canada over forest management, while Ontario faces evacuations and aid efforts. Canadian fires have intensified amid a hotter, drier climate.
Heated rhetoric surrounds cross-border wildfires as U.S. president insists Canada is not managing forests, while Canada and U.S. officials work to respond to hundreds of blazes and deteriorating air quality.
Smoke from Canadian wildfires has eased across the Northeast ahead of the World Cup final, with storms expected to push remaining haze away. Officials say air quality will be moderate by Sunday, reducing health risks for the public. Trump has criticized Canada over the fires, while meteorologists warn conditions may still affect attendees.
The White House has announced 50% tariffs on a wide range of Canadian goods, to take effect in 30 days under Section 338 of the Tariff Act of 1930. The duties will hit products from wine to cement and hockey sticks, exclude energy and critical minerals, and target goods previously protected by the USMCA; Ottawa has called the move a USMCA violation.
Tariffs on a wide range of Canadian goods have been announced, with deadlines looming on Aug. 19. Canada and its provinces pledge a united response while exploring diversified trade partners. Analysts warn of rising uncertainty and potential impacts on Canadian exports, including Ontario, Quebec and British Columbia.
Wildfires across Canada and the US have intensified, triggering evacuations and health warnings. President Trump has threatened tariffs over smoke pollution, while Canada and US officials mobilize firefighting resources amid a climate-driven crisis.
Air quality alerts from Canadian wildfire smoke have eased in much of the northeast ahead of the final between Spain and Argentina, with forecasts expecting further improvement and temperatures around 27C.
No injuries reported after gunfire outside the U.S. Consulate in Toronto. A shell casing is found; a white car fled the scene at dawn. Police say a high-speed chase concluded without arrests. Investigations involve federal and local authorities amid linked incidents earlier this year.