Consultations Beginning on Improving Apprenticeship Opportunities

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Source: Newfoundland & Labrador - Government Releases
Date: 2026-08-31 17:05:47.0
Tags: [Newfoundland and Labrador, Labour, Education, Industry, Economy]

The Department of Education and Early Childhood Development, through the NL Workforce Innovation Centre, is launching stakeholder consultations to overhaul the provincial apprenticeship system based on recommendations from Prism Economics and Analysis. The consultation process will gather input from apprentices, employers, unions, Indigenous governments, and training providers via online surveys, focus groups, and interviews to improve access, outcomes, and industry responsiveness. Key areas of focus include strengthening industry participation, establishing advisory councils, enhancing workforce planning data, and creating evaluation performance indicators. The consultation report is scheduled to be completed later in 2026.

As insults fly around trade, negotiators for Canada and the U.S. avoid getting personal in public

Source: CBC Politics
Date: 2026-08-29 08:00:00.0
Tags: [National, Trade, Economy, Industry]

Trade negotiations between Canada and the United States collapsed on August 21 following the implementation of sweeping cross-border tariffs on tens of billions of dollars worth of goods. While political leaders from both countries—including U.S. President Donald Trump and Canadian officials—have engaged in public escalations and personal insults, Canadian Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc and U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer have maintained a professional, non-personal dialogue. Negotiations remain stalled as Canada insists it will not rush back to Washington without a viable deal, and retaliatory economic measures are being weighed.

In Ohio, Canada-U.S. trade war sparks anger and uncertainty

Source: CBC Politics
Date: 2026-08-29 08:00:00.0
Tags: [National, Trade, Economy, Industry]

President Donald Trump's administration has imposed new 50 per cent tariffs on dozens of Canadian goods under Section 338 of the U.S. Tariff Act, prompting retaliatory Canadian counter-tariffs scheduled for September 8, 2026. The trade dispute is directly affecting regional economies such as Youngstown, Ohio's congressional district OH-6, which exports over $820 million US in goods to Canada annually. Local manufacturers and businesses, including Shapes Unlimited and companies represented by the Youngstown/Warren Regional Chamber, report disrupted supply chains, inflated costs for materials like aluminum and steel, and stalled capital projects due to the cross-border tariffs.

What went wrong with U.S. trade talks, according to Canada's chief negotiator

Source: CBC Politics
Date: 2026-08-28 21:00:00.0
Tags: [National, Trade, Economy, Industry, Culture, Governance]

Canada's chief U.S. trade negotiator Janice Charette disputed claims made by U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick and U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer regarding the collapse of bilateral trade talks. Charette maintained that Canada consistently raised concerns regarding medium- and heavy-duty trucks—such as Ford's F-series pickups and General Motors' Silverado—throughout the week rather than introducing them as a last-minute tactic to kill the deal. Furthermore, Charette confirmed that U.S. negotiators repeatedly pushed to remove Canadian French-language discoverability rules on streaming platforms like Netflix and sought to restrict Canada's sovereignty in establishing future free trade agreements with third-party nations. In response to the breakdown in negotiations and U.S. President Donald Trump's implementation of 50 per cent tariffs, the federal government announced retaliatory tariffs matching $27.6 billion on comparable U.S. goods and rolled out a $7.5 billion support package for affected Canadian workers and businesses.

Can Canada supply itself? Trade war forces businesses to find out

Source: Global News Politics
Date: 2026-08-28 20:59:34.0
Tags: [National, Trade, Economy, Industry]

In response to ongoing cross-border trade actions and U.S. tariffs implemented under President Donald Trump, Canadian small and medium-sized enterprises are shifting their supply chains and manufacturing back to domestic operations. Montreal-based home and body care company The Unscented Company is moving production from a Vermont facility to Canada, estimating current tariffs would cost the firm $150,000 by the end of 2026. Additionally, Chapman's Ice Cream announced it is on track to convert more than 70 per cent of its ingredients from the U.S. back to Canada or alternative international sources while holding consumer price increases until March 2028. Supply chain experts at McGill University note that while onshoring enhances economic resilience, historical integration under trade frameworks like NAFTA and CUSMA means domesticating complex manufacturing scales will require strategic, long-term investments.

Helping businesses adapt, grow, create jobs through new grants

Source: British Columbia - Government News
Date: 2026-08-28 18:15:00.0
Tags: [British Columbia, National, Economy, Labour, Industry, Indigenous]

The Governments of Canada and British Columbia have launched a $2.7 million funding initiative under Phase 2 of the Rural and Remote Employment Initiatives Fund to support northern B.C. businesses and First Nations development corporations responding to global tariffs. Administered by the Northern Development Initiative Trust (NDIT), the funding is split into two programs opening for applications on September 2, 2026: the Business Diversification and Sustainability (BDS) program, which provides grants of up to $200,000 covering up to 75% of project costs for small and medium-sized businesses totaling $1.8 million, and the First Nations Business Development Capacity Building program, which provides up to $75,000 per applicant covering up to 90% of eligible costs totaling $900,000. The investment is supported by federal funding through the Canada-British Columbia Labour Market Development Agreement as part of a broader $5-million provincial response to tariffs.

Canada adds more U.S. goods to list of planned counter-tariffs

Source: Global News Politics
Date: 2026-08-28 15:35:30.0
Tags: [National, Trade, Economy, Finance, Industry]

Finance Canada announced adjustments to its planned counter-tariffs targeting U.S. goods, following feedback from Canadian industry stakeholders. The retaliatory measures, matching U.S. tariffs dollar for dollar and rate for rate up to 50 per cent, now encompass over 700 American goods valued at $27.6 billion, with the countermeasures set to take effect on Tuesday, September 8, 2026. Specific additions subject to the 50 per cent tariff rate include wood charcoal, American copper wire, printed materials, articles of plaster, and various glass containers such as carboys, bottles, jars, and preserving jars. Meanwhile, American seafood and fish products were removed from the initial tariff list following consultations deemed to be in Canada's best interests.

Interprovincial trade barriers are falling. But rewriting old rules will take time

Source: CBC Politics
Date: 2026-08-28 14:14:49.0
Tags: [National, British Columbia, Prince Edward Island, Trade, Economy, Industry]

Federal and provincial ministers met in Iqaluit and Prince Edward Island to advance interprovincial trade agreements, building on a recent nine-province accord allowing direct-to-consumer alcohol sales across provincial lines. International Monetary Fund estimates indicate that removing internal trade barriers could increase Canada's real grossD product by up to seven per cent, or approximately $210 billion, over the long term. Priorities for ongoing discussions include securing a freer flow of services by the end of the year, harmonizing approval processes for prefabricated homes and building materials, and facilitating food trade. Meanwhile, University of Ottawa professor Wolfgang Alschner is utilizing artificial intelligence to catalogue approximately 17,000 regulatory texts across Canada to systematically identify and eliminate unnecessary trade divergences.

Saskatchewan Responds to United States Trade Measures with Levy on American Alcohol

Source: Saskatchewan - Government News
Date: 2026-08-27 21:30:00.0
Tags: [Saskatchewan, Trade, Economy, Taxation, Industry]

In response to a 50 per cent tariff enacted by the United States on Canadian alcohol on August 22, 2026, the Government of Saskatchewan announced a reciprocal 50 per cent levy on U.S.-origin alcohol imported into the province. Effective September 8, 2026, the levy will apply to all U.S. produced alcohol ordered through the Saskatchewan Liquor and Gaming Authority online ordering system. Deputy Premier and Minister of Finance Jim Reiter stated that the measure aims to defend provincial industries and exporters while encouraging a return to tariff-free trade.

Will auto tariffs be a permanent roadblock for a Canada-U.S. trade deal?

Source: CBC Politics
Date: 2026-08-27 21:22:28.0
Tags: [National, Ontario, Quebec, Trade, Industry, Economy]

Canada-U.S. trade negotiations broke down following disputes over American tariffs on finished vehicles and auto parts, with U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer confirming that the Trump administration aims to re-industrialize and shift auto manufacturing jobs to states like Michigan, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin. Canadian officials, including Ambassador to the U.S. Mark Wiseman and Industry Minister Mélanie Joly, maintain that preserving assembly and parts capabilities in Ontario and Quebec is critical, specifically protecting plants operated by Ford and General Motors employing roughly 20,000 workers. U.S. President Donald Trump threatened to double tariffs on Canadian-made vehicles and non-CUSMA-compliant auto parts in the new year as trade talks remain stalled.

Ontario Marks First Access to Nickel Ore at the Craig Mine Onaping Depth Expansion

Source: Ontario - Premier's Office
Date: 2026-08-27 16:30:00.0
Tags: [Ontario, Mining, Resources, Energy, Economy, Industry]

Glencore Canada has achieved first access to nickel ore at its nearly $2 billion Onaping Depth Project in Greater Sudbury, a 2,600-metre-deep extension of the previously shut down Craig Mine. The project is projected to produce one million tonnes of ore per year at scale, yielding approximately 280 kilotonnes of nickel and 145 kilotonnes of copper beyond 2040, while supporting 400 full-time jobs at full production in 2027. The operation utilizes an all-electric fleet of 66 vehicles to reduce emissions and energy use, with ore being processed at Glencore's Strathcona Mill and Sudbury Smelter.

Provincial Government Invests $4 Million to Support Growth of Atlantic Spaceport Complex

Source: Newfoundland & Labrador - Government Releases
Date: 2026-08-27 13:30:22.0
Tags: [Newfoundland and Labrador, National, Economy, Industry, Technology, Defence]

The Government of Newfoundland and Labrador is investing $4 million consisting of a $1 million term loan and a $3 million forgivable loan into NordSpace Corporation to support the development of the Atlantic Spaceport Complex in St. Lawrence. The broader $10 million project also includes a $1 million contribution from the Government of Canada through the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency and a $5 million private investment from NordSpace Corporation. The provincial funding is tied to the creation of 100 new full-time permanent positions by 2033 to establish Canadian commercial space-launch capabilities.

Canada’s retaliation ‘should come as no surprise’ to U.S., Champagne says

Source: Global News Politics
Date: 2026-08-27 13:03:16.0
Tags: [National, Trade, Economy, Industry]

Finance Canada announced that it is adjusting its proposed list of retaliatory counter-tariffs against the United States following direct feedback from Canadian industries. Federal Minister François-Philippe Champagne defended the planned trade retaliation, stating it should come as no surprise to the U.S. administration following the breakdown of bilateral trade negotiations.

Read the full transcript of U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer's interview with CBC News

Source: CBC Politics
Date: 2026-08-27 03:10:00.0
Tags: [National, Trade, Economy, Industry]

U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer stated in an interview with CBC News chief political correspondent Rosemary Barton that recent bilateral trade talks between the United States and Canada collapsed after Canadian officials returned from Ottawa with additional requests regarding U.S. Section 232 measures, automotive manufacturing exclusions for medium- and heavy-duty trucks, and trade defense alignments. Greer confirmed that there are currently no open channels of communication or formal talks to resume negotiations. The Trump administration defended its industrial policy goals aimed at countering globalization and protecting domestic manufacturing sectors in states like Michigan, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin.

Trump's top trade negotiator disputes Canadian assertion that U.S. made last-minute demands

Source: CBC Politics
Date: 2026-08-26 21:14:34.0
Tags: [National, Trade, Economy, Industry]

U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer disputed assertions by Prime Minister Mark Carney's government that last-minute U.S. demands derailed a bilateral trade agreement, instead attributing the breakdown to Canadian concerns over implementation following initial talks led by Canada-U.S. Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc on August 18, 2026. Greer stated that communication channels between the U.S. Trade Representative and Canadian officials are currently closed as Canada weighs its next steps, following the implementation of U.S. tariffs of 50 per cent on steel and 25 per cent on Canadian-made vehicles (proposed to be lowered to 15 per cent or 7.5 per cent under specific content rules) affecting nearly $30 billion in Canadian goods. In response, Prime Minister Mark Carney announced that Canada is proceeding with dollar-for-dollar retaliatory counter-tariffs on approximately $28 billion worth of American products taking effect after Labour Day, while shifting focus toward diversifying international trade relationships.

Loblaw is bringing back country of origin labels amid ‘Buy Canadian’ push

Source: Global News Politics
Date: 2026-08-26 19:35:59.0
Tags: [National, Trade, Economy, Agriculture, Industry]

Loblaw is reintroducing country-of-origin labels in its fresh produce aisles and bringing back the 'T' symbol on shelf labels for direct U.S. imports affected by federal counter-tariffs taking effect on September 8, 2026. The move responds to consumer demand and a broader 'Buy Canadian' push amid escalating Canada-U.S. trade tensions. Industry Minister Melanie Joly publicly urged consumers to purchase Canadian goods to protect domestic jobs, while retail experts noted that integrated supply chains continue to make product origin labeling complex.

Ontario Doubles Down on Made-in-Canada Energy

Source: Ontario - Ministry of Energy and Mines
Date: 2026-08-25 21:00:00.0
Tags: [Ontario, Energy, Infrastructure, Economy, Industry]

The Ontario government and Ontario Power Generation (OPG) are investing $500,000 in growth readiness funding to St. Clair Township to explore new electricity generation, including potential natural gas and nuclear power, at the 1,200-acre OPG Lambton site in Courtright. The site, which previously housed the coal-powered Lambton Generating Station that closed in 2013, is already zoned to host up to 900 megawatts (MW) of new generation to support Ontario's projected 90 percent increase in electricity demand by 2050. St. Clair Township Council passed a motion endorsing continued engagement with OPG and the Ministry of Energy and Mines, paving the way for a formal memorandum of understanding (MOU) to advance site planning.