Maple Express | Aug 25, 2026 Canada to Announce Retaliatory Tariffs Against U.S. Tuesday

Source: CP24

1. Canada to announce retaliatory tariffs against the U.S. on Tuesday, sources say

Canada will announce retaliatory tariffs against the United States on Tuesday, multiple sources tell CTV News. Prime Minister Mark Carney previously said dollar-for-dollar retaliatory measures would be in place after Labour Day but has not released details.

On Monday evening, the Department of Finance said four ministers, including Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne, will announce the measures Tuesday morning at a local business, with Jobs Minister Patty Hajdu among those present.

One source said that in addition to retaliatory tariffs, the federal government will announce an expansion of Employment Insurance (EI) to help domestic workers affected by U.S. tariffs, and the premiers are expected to be briefed on a call the same day.

2. WestJet flight attendants ratify new deal with 18% wage hike

WestJet flight attendants have ratified a new three-year deal that includes more than 18 per cent in wage hikes.

The agreement also includes new compensation for ground work.

3. Toronto police Hate Crime Unit probing North York incident

Toronto police say their Hate Crime Unit is investigating an incident that took place in North York over the weekend, near Bathurst Street and Sheppard Avenue West.

The Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs, B'nai Brith Canada and Friends of Simon Wiesenthal Centre called for justice, describing what happened as "blatant antisemitism." The groups alleged that an individual reportedly a university instructor stood in a Jewish neighbourhood and repeated antisemitic conspiracy theories accusing Jews of using "black magic," raping, murdering and eating children.

Police are asking anyone who witnessed the incident to contact them at 416-808-3505 or Crime Stoppers anonymously.

4. This man works at Canada's Wonderland every day — remotely

Ryan Zeitz, a Richmond Hill resident, doesn't stay home or set up at a café when working remotely. Instead, he goes to Canada's Wonderland and works from The Gryphon's Crown lounge for about seven hours before riding a few attractions when the crowds thin out.

The 33-year-old comedian and mental health peer support worker writes jokes, edits and posts content, and plans his 11-week stand-up comedy course — a routine he has kept up for 132 days. He paid $422.59, including taxes, for a gold pass, dining plan and Prestige pass that runs to the end of December.

Zeitz, who gets two meals a day at the park, documents his food, drinks and rides, "gamifying" hydration by tallying each $5.49 drink toward a $10,000 retail-value goal. He plans to work at the park every day until his pass expires at the end of the year.

5. Downed tree topples power lines, streetcar wires in downtown Toronto

A downed tree blocked a busy downtown Toronto intersection on Monday morning, diverting two streetcar routes.

The tree was first reported around 6:40 a.m. on Dundas Street near Sherbourne Street. Toronto Fire said it brought down both streetcar wires and power lines.

The area was closed to traffic and the 505 Dundas and 506 Carlton streetcar routes were diverted. Toronto Hydro was called in to investigate and repair the issue.

6. Several Ontario municipalities still unpaid for Greenbelt-related expenses

Several Ontario municipalities say they are still waiting for hundreds of thousands of dollars the Ford government promised after backtracking on plans to develop the protected Greenbelt.

Pickering, Guelph and the Region of Durham confirmed to CTV News they have not been paid. Pickering said it had requested about $360,000 in direct and indirect costs but has received more than $15 million through the Building Faster Fund.

Green Party Leader Mike Schreiner accused the government of "downloading the cost of their Greenbelt scandal onto the backs of the municipalities and the people of Ontario." The RCMP investigation continues.

7. New U of T Scarborough complex to train health-care workers, fill eastern GTA gaps

The University of Toronto Scarborough will soon train future health-care professionals out of the new Garron Health Science Complex, located on Military Trail near Morningside Avenue, which welcomes its first students in September.

At full enrollment, the university projects producing 40 physicians, 30 nurse practitioners, other health-care workers, and 300 undergraduate students each year. Vice-president and UTSC principal Linda Johnston said training students locally encourages them to stay and practise nearby.

The $155-million complex, in the works since 2017, will also allow patients to be treated in clinics for the first time. Patients and students are expected to be welcomed in 2027.

8. Ontario premier tells Trump he can 'kiss my ass' over vehicle tariff threat

Ontario Premier Doug Ford reacted to U.S. President Donald Trump's threat to raise tariffs on cars and trucks to 50 per cent, saying Trump can "kiss my ass."

"We're going to go at him full steam, and we buy 400 per cent more cars than anyone in the world," Ford said, also suggesting getting Alberta Premier Danielle Smith on board to control oil and gas heading south.

Trump fired back on social media, calling Ford "the less charismatic, intelligent and overall unimpressive brother of the late, great, Rob Ford." Ford said he doesn't "respond to a dictator" and called Trump "the king of bankruptcies" and "a loser." Canada has announced "dollar-for-dollar" retaliatory tariffs effective Sept. 8.

9. Montreal airport worker seriously injured after being struck by aircraft

An airport worker was taken to hospital in serious condition after being struck by an aircraft at Montréal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport on Monday evening, Montreal police said.

Emergency services were called to the scene at 7:30 p.m. after a man was struck by an airplane that was backing up on the tarmac.

Police said the case has been transferred to Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC). The airport said operations are continuing but urged passengers to check flight status with their airline.

10. U.S. tariffs hit Alberta honey hard, but province overall less affected: economist

U.S. tariffs are turning a sweet Alberta product sour, with honey among the Alberta exports hit by a 50-per-cent tariff after trade talks broke down.

Parkland County beekeeper Richard Ozero said the timing is difficult as he "barrels up" honey for sale. Alberta is Canada's biggest honey exporter, with about $6 million a year heading to the U.S.

Alberta Beekeepers Commission executive director Barbara McKenzie said some businesses expect job losses or closures. Economist Moshe Lander, however, said Alberta and Saskatchewan have "gotten off very, very lightly," since oil and gas, beef and cattle remain free of tariffs.