Canada
Canada to impose retaliatory tariffs on US goods as trade war escalates
Prime Minister Mark Carney announced dollar-for-dollar retaliatory duties following the collapse of trade negotiations and the implementation of an unprecedented US import tax.
Trump imposes 50% tariffs on Canadian goods, citing trade disputes
President Trump has invoked Section 338 to impose 50% tariffs on a wide array of Canadian goods, citing discriminatory treatment of U.S. products.
Trump threatens to increase tariffs on Canada over wildfire smoke
President Trump is threatening to increase tariffs on Canadian goods, citing the country's handling of hundreds of wildfires currently polluting U.S. air. The move has triggered significant diplomatic tension and legislative threats from U.S. lawmakers.
Canada citizenship proof wait time climbs to 19 months amid backlog
IRCC processing times for Canadian citizenship certificates have reached 19 months as the agency manages a backlog of 99,500 pending applications. This surge follows legislative changes to citizenship by descent and a recent administrative audit of issued certificates.
Canada advances new West Coast pipeline to boost oil exports to Asia
Prime Minister Mark Carney and Alberta Premier Danielle Smith announced a joint partnership to construct a major oil pipeline to the Pacific Coast. The project aims to increase oil exports to Asia while incorporating new industrial carbon pricing and carbon capture commitments.