Skip to main content

Featured

Stellantis May Abandon Brampton for Good: What It Means for Ontario Jobs

  Published August 18, 2026 With less than 24 hours left before Washington's 50% tariff deadline hits at 12:01 a.m. Wednesday, the headlines are all about cement, wine, and dairy. But the real fight holding up a deal is happening in the auto sector — and this week it collided with a story much closer to home: Stellantis is weighing whether to walk away from its Brampton, Ont. assembly plant for good. Put those two stories together and you get a clearer picture of what's actually at stake for Ontario workers, renters, and taxpayers than any tariff-deadline countdown can show on its own. The Trade Deal Is Stuck on Auto Rules, Not Wine or Cement Canadian and U.S. negotiators have been in Washington for a week trying to head off Trump's Section 338 tariffs — a rarely used trade law that, unlike earlier rounds, doesn't recognize USMCA certificates of origin for the goods it covers. Autos, alcohol, and dairy are all on the list, but autos are the sticking point. Canada is pu...

article

Ottawa Prepares for Trump 2.0: Reinforcing Border Security

 

As President-elect Donald Trump gears up for his second term, Ottawa is taking proactive measures to ensure the security of Canada's borders. With Trump's aggressive immigration policies and mass deportation plans, Canadian officials are preparing for a potential influx of migrants seeking refuge.

Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland has emphasized that Canada's borders are "safe and secure" and that the country will continue to control who enters. The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) have been preparing for months, anticipating increased migrant traffic at the border. Measures include acquiring more police cruisers, setting up permanent or semi-permanent buildings, and chartering buses to transport migrants if necessary.

Freeland's message to Canadians is clear: "We control our borders. Every Canadian has the absolute right to expect that our country chooses who comes here and who doesn't". This stance aims to reassure the public and deter any potential surge of undocumented immigrants fleeing the United States.

As the situation unfolds, Ottawa remains vigilant, ready to adapt to the challenges posed by Trump's immigration policies and ensure the safety and security of Canada's borders.

Comments