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What to Actually Buy (or Skip) Before the Aug. 19 Tariffs Hit

  Pulished August 15, 2026 Four days out, the "stock up now" advice making the rounds is mostly aimed at exporters, not shoppers. Here's what genuinely moves the needle on your car, wine, and grocery bill — and what's just noise. At 12:01 a.m. ET on Wednesday, a new round of U.S. tariffs is set to hit roughly $20 billion worth of Canadian exports — dairy, alcohol, and vehicles among them — unless Ottawa and Washington reach a deal first. As of this weekend, the signals are genuinely mixed. Canada's chief trade negotiator, Janice Charette, told a government advisory group Friday that there's still "a significant amount of work to do," with talks expected to run through the weekend. At the same time, industry executives following the negotiations told the Washington Post the two sides are inching closer to an arrangement that would pair Canadian concessions on autos, alcohol, and dairy with commitments on energy, defence, and critical minerals — in e...
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Poilievre's Leadership Tested After Electoral Defeat

 

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre faces a challenging political crossroads following his loss in the Carleton riding—a seat he held for over two decades—and his inability to unseat the Liberal government led by Prime Minister Mark Carney. Despite boosting the Conservative vote share to historic levels, Poilievre's defeat in his own riding has raised questions about his leadership and the party's future.

The Liberals secured a razor-thin minority government, leaving Poilievre to navigate the complexities of leading the opposition without a seat in Parliament. While he remains popular among Conservative members, his loss has sparked internal debates about the party's strategy and his ability to deliver on promises of change.

Poilievre's campaign saw breakthroughs in suburban areas and industrial regions, yet fell short in key battlegrounds. His defeat in Carleton, a riding home to many federal public servants, underscores the challenges of balancing populist rhetoric with broader electoral appeal.

As Poilievre vows to stay on as leader, the Conservatives must grapple with the implications of this election and chart a path forward in a politically divided landscape.

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