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Ottawa May End U.S. Alcohol Bans to Dodge the Tariffs — What It Means for You

  August 10, 2026 · 6 min read With nine days left before the United States' 50% tariff on hundreds of Canadian goods is set to kick in, Ottawa appears willing to give up one of its most visible retaliation tools: the provincial bans on American beer, wine, and spirits. According to CBC News reporting from federal negotiators, Canada is prepared to end those bans, lift its retaliatory tariff on U.S.-made vehicles, and adjust how it allocates dairy import quotas — all in exchange for Washington dropping the looming 50% levy and easing existing duties on steel and aluminum. Talks have not produced a signed deal. Both sides have agreed to meet daily through August 19, and Canadian officials have reportedly told their American counterparts that the deadline is a real cliff: once the tariffs land, there's little political appetite left in Canada to keep negotiating. Whether that urgency produces an agreement in time is still an open question. What it means for you: Even if this dea...
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WestJet Mechanics Strike: Over 150 Flights Cancelled Ahead of Long Weekend

In an unexpected turn of events, WestJet mechanics have gone on strike, leading to the cancellation of at least 150 flights starting this Saturday. The Aircraft Mechanics Fraternal Association (AMFA) initiated the strike due to the airline’s “unwillingness to negotiate with the union,” making the strike inevitable. This move followed a federal government order for binding arbitration after two weeks of turbulent discussions with the union.

Calgary-based WestJet expressed extreme outrage at the mechanics’ actions and vowed to hold AMFA accountable for the stress and costs incurred. Last year, WestJet narrowly averted a strike during the May long weekend, but this time, over 20,000 travelers will be impacted by the cancellations.

As the Canada Day long weekend approaches, passengers are left wondering about their travel plans, while the airline grapples with the unexpected labor disruption.

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