Ottawa extends EI relief as 35% U.S. tariff threat looms over trade talks

By Karunjit Singh ( July 11, 2025, 4:50 PM EDT) -- The federal government has extended temporary measures that make it easier for Canadians to qualify for employment insurance (EI) as the country faces a potential hike in U.S. tariffs on Canadian exports to 35 per cent if the two countries don’t reach a new trade agreement by Aug. 1....