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USMCA Mitigates Impact of Trump's Tariffs on Canada

In June 2024, despite a US\$710 million duty on Canadian aluminum and steel imports, the USMCA largely protected Canada from President Trump's tariffs, with 92 percent of imports entering duty-free, while the US trade deficit with Canada shrank to its lowest since October 2020.

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Kahnawake to Impose Tolls to Counter Federal Budget Cuts

The Mohawk Council of Kahnawake plans to impose tolls on roads crossing its territory, potentially charging around $4.60 per vehicle, to offset looming federal budget cuts to Indigenous Services Canada, which the council says amounts to "racialized austerity" and violates Section 15 of the Charter o...

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USMCA Exempts Most Goods From Trump's New Tariffs on Canada

President Trump raised tariffs on Canadian goods to 35% last week, but the USMCA trade deal exempts most goods, leaving approximately 90% of Canadian exports to the U.S. tariff-free in April, according to the Royal Bank; however, the USMCA is up for review next year, posing a significant risk to the...

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Canada Wildfires Force Thousands to Evacuate, Cause Dangerous Air Quality

Over 740 wildfires are burning across Canada, with nearly 200 out of control, forcing thousands of evacuations and causing hazardous air quality across Canada and parts of the US; the area burned exceeds 6.7 million hectares.

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Wildfire Smoke Causes Air Quality Alerts Across US

Wildfire smoke from Canada has caused air quality alerts in the U.S. Northeast and Midwest, impacting health, especially for vulnerable groups; this is linked to climate change-fueled increased wildfire intensity and frequency.

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Good Health and Well-being
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Uncontrolled Canadian Wildfires Cause Severe Air Quality Crisis Across North America

Over 700 wildfires, mostly uncontrolled, are burning across Canada, causing severe air quality alerts in Canada and the US; this year's burned area is 82% higher than 2024's total, leading to evacuations and health warnings.

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Newfoundland Wildfires Cause Evacuations, Destroy Structures

Multiple wildfires in Newfoundland, fueled by hot, dry weather, have led to evacuations, structural damage near Small Point–Adam's Cove–Blackhead–Broad Cove and Kingston, and a province-wide open fire ban with a $1,000 fine.

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Canada's CRTC Decision Threatens Internet Competition

The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) mandated wholesale access to broadband networks, potentially harming smaller ISPs by allowing larger companies to access their infrastructure; the federal government can overturn this by August 13.

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Canada Prepares for USMCA Talks Amid Trump's Unconventional Trade Deals

Canada prepares for USMCA renewal talks amid Trump's unconventional trade deals, characterized by vague terms and investment pledges from South Korea, Japan, and the EU in exchange for tariff reductions, creating uncertainty in global trade.

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Responsible Consumption and Production
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Mexico and Canada Strengthen Ties Amid US Trade Tensions

Facing increased US import tariffs, Mexico and Canada are strengthening their bilateral ties, focusing on economic cooperation and a unified approach against unpredictable US trade policies; this comes as the 2026 USMCA review may be expedited.

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Partnerships for the Goals
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Failed Asylum Seeker Drowns Attempting to Reach Canada

A failed Egyptian asylum seeker, Walid Gomaa, drowned in Southampton docks while attempting to board a ship to Canada after his asylum claim was denied in 2021; he had lived illegally in the UK for four years before his death.

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Evacuations Ordered as Wildfire Spreads Near Cameron Lake

A 389-hectare wildfire near Cameron Lake on Vancouver Island, British Columbia, has prompted evacuations and alerts for nearly 638 properties, endangering the Cathedral Grove old-growth forest and threatening Highway 4, due to strong winds and drought conditions, believed to be human-caused.

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