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]
Court finds purchaser breached property sale agreement by raising late title objection
Wednesday, August 26, 2026 @ 4:05 PM
The Ontario Superior Court of Justice has found that a purchaser breached a property sale agreement by raising a title objection too late over a 1985 notice of security interest that remained on title. ... [read more]
Question is no longer whether legal professionals should use AI, but how to use it well: lawyer
Wednesday, August 26, 2026 @ 3:27 PM
Artificial intelligence is reshaping legal practice — and professionals need to learn strategies to adapt and harness its advantages, while taking stock of its disadvantages. That was the message from presenters at the Ontario Bar Association’s (OBA) Aug. 18 TECHxpo 2026: Your AI Advantage, which tackled issues like psychological stress from constant technological change, building good AI habits (and those to break), and creating successful AI policies for firms and clients. ... [read more]
Labour, NDP back tariff response, seek more support as Conservatives warn of costs
Wednesday, August 26, 2026 @ 3:25 PM
Labour unions and the NDP are backing Ottawa’s response to new U.S. tariffs while calling for stronger worker supports, as business groups and Conservatives urge the government to minimize the counter-tariffs’ costs for Canadian businesses and consumers. ... [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]