Canadian politician and businessman; Premier of Ontario since 2018
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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Smoke from more than 800 active wildfires in Canada has blanketed parts of the US Midwest and Northeast and made air quality hazardous in cities including Chicago, Detroit and New York. Officials have issued health alerts, advised people to stay indoors, and warned that smoke will linger into the weekend before forecast rain helps disperse it.
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.
Canada braces for a renewed fight as Washington imposes 50% tariffs on a wide range of imports. Prime Minister Carney leads a united Team Canada in negotiations with Trump’s administration, while provinces warn of disrupted industries and rising uncertainty. Talks aim to avert full escalation before the August 19 deadline.
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.
A gunshot strike at the US Consulate in Toronto has left a shell casing and facade damage but no injuries. Police pursued a white sedan briefly before stopping the chase for safety. Investigators are probing possible links to prior March shooting and a broader gun-for-hire network; multiple arrests have occurred in related cases.
Kyle Kirkwood has won the Freedom 250 Grand Prix in downtown Washington, D.C., finishing 3.09 seconds ahead of Christian Lundgaard after leading 128 of 147 laps. President Donald Trump has waved the green flag and taken a ceremonial lap; the race routed 25 drivers past the National Mall as part of the nation’s 250th birthday celebrations.
Canada has matched the United States’ 50% tariffs on a broad range of goods, escalating a tense trade war. Ottawa says it will apply counter-tariffs across sectors including steel, dairy, appliances and electronics, while promising support for affected businesses as talks stall. The row centers on autos, housing materials and consumer items, with markets reacting to the broader clash over sovereignty and trade rules.
The United States has imposed 50% tariffs on roughly $20bn of Canadian goods and Canada has announced dollar‑for‑dollar retaliation, naming more than 700 U.S. products for 15%, 25% or 50% duties from Sept. 8. The moves have hit metals, autos, food and household goods and are pushing costs for manufacturers and consumers on both sides of the border.
The Freedom 250 Grand Prix has brought IndyCar racing to Washington, D.C., with President Trump waving the green flag to start the race as political pageantry surrounds the event. The spectacle continues amid ongoing debates about security, cost, and the symbolism of the presidency’s capital makeover.
President Donald Trump has signed an executive order directing the Interior Department to change the U.S. federal name for Lake Ontario to "Lake America" and has said the change is effective immediately. The move comes as Washington and Ottawa have imposed 50% tariffs on billions of dollars of each other's goods and Canadian leaders have rejected the renaming.
The United States has imposed 50% tariffs on roughly $20bn of Canadian goods and has threatened 50% duties on vehicles from January 2027. Canada has unveiled dollar‑for‑dollar retaliatory tariffs on C$27.6bn of U.S. imports, taking effect 8 September, and has pledged more than C$7bn in support for affected firms and workers.
The United States has imposed 50% tariffs on hundreds of Canadian goods, triggering reciprocal measures from Canada. Negotiations have collapsed, and officials warn the dispute will ripple through economies as both sides prepare further actions.
Ontario Premier Doug Ford has unveiled a two-storey billboard reading “Lake Ontario. Now and Always” after US President Trump issued an executive order directing US federal agencies to call the shared body of water “Lake America.” The move follows collapsed trade talks, reciprocal tariffs and a series of inflammatory social posts by Trump.
Trump signs an executive order to rename Lake Ontario as Lake America in the US; critics say the move echoes past rebrand efforts and ignores bilateral tensions with Canada amid tariffs and a stalled Iran conflict. The change applies to US government materials, with unclear uptake by businesses and states.
Apple has updated Apple Maps to display “Lake America” to U.S. users after President Trump ordered the U.S. geographic names database to rename Lake Ontario. Google had already rolled out the change for U.S. viewers; Canada and many services continue to display Lake Ontario. MapQuest has refused to change and has seen a surge in downloads.
Canada rebuffs Donald Trump’s Lake America decree as US-Canada tariffs escalate; Reuters and Al Jazeera report tensions flare with broad economic risks and nationalist sentiment rising in Ottawa.
Canada and the United States remain locked in a tariff dispute as President Trump pushes additional measures and Canada threatens retaliatory steps. Canadian Prime Minister Ford criticizes Trump after a spate of measures affecting dairy, motorcycles, and alcohol; both sides signal potential talks to resolve the dispute ahead of the U.S. midterms.