Ottawa rolls out counter-tariffs, business loans & employment supports after U.S. trade talks end
Finance and National Revenue Minister François-Philippe Champagne said, ‘Our dollar-for-dollar, rate-for-rate counter-tariffs, as well as a multibillion-dollar support package, will protect workers, farmers, families and businesses as we build a stronger, more resilient and more diversified Canadian economy.’
Tuesday, August 25, 2026 @ 11:43 AM
Last Updated: Tuesday, August 25, 2026 @ 4:48 PM
Following the collapse last week of tariff-related talks with the United States, Ottawa unveiled a multipronged package of retaliatory tariffs, loans and employment supports aimed at protecting and supporting Canadian businesses and workers after the Trump administration imposed a 50 per cent U.S. tariff on $27.6 billion of Canadian goods. ... [read more]
Industry report finds auto financing fraud increased 72%, more action needed from CBSA
Tuesday, August 25, 2026 @ 4:28 PM
The Canadian Finance and Leasing Association (CFLA) has released its new report titled “Fraudulent Financing and Illegal Vehicle Exports,” which notes that while traditional auto thefts have decreased, organized crime has adapted by significantly increasing fraudulent financing and rapidly exporting vehicles. ... [read more]
Federal Court permits new evidence in trademark appeal, citing transition to new rules
Tuesday, August 25, 2026 @ 3:51 PM
The Federal Court has allowed the owner of an expunged trademark to file new evidence on appeal despite failing to explain why the evidence was not provided to the Trademarks Opposition Board, finding that admitting it was in the overall interests of justice. ... [read more]
Carney government says judicial pay hikes it rejected would cost almost $321 million over 6 years
Monday, August 24, 2026 @ 5:37 PM
Last Updated: Tuesday, August 25, 2026 @ 1:24 PM
A $28,000 lump sum salary boost recommended for Canada’s 1,200 judges last year would have cost Ottawa almost $321 million over six years had the government not rejected the advice from an independent judicial pay commission, the Carney government asserts in defending a novel lawsuit launched by the Canadian Superior Courts Judges Association (CSCJA) and the Association of Federal Court Associate Judges. ... [read more]
Canada will not accept U.S. treatment as a ‘subsidiary’ in trade talks: Carney
Monday, August 24, 2026 @ 5:34 PM
Canada will not accept being treated as a “subsidiary” in trade negotiations, Prime Minister Mark Carney said after talks with the United States that had appeared close to producing a deal collapsed. ... [read more]