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Auto Sector Pushes Back as Carney’s China Tariff Deal Raises Competitiveness Fears

Prime Minister Mark Carney’s new tariff‑quota agreement with China is triggering strong pushback from Canada’s auto industry, which warns the deal could weaken the sector’s competitive footing at a critical moment. The agreement allows nearly 50,000 Chinese‑made electric vehicles to enter Canada each year at a sharply reduced tariff rate, far below the steep duties currently in place. Agricultural groups have welcomed the deal, noting that it restores access to China’s massive market for key Canadian exports such as canola and seafood. But auto‑sector leaders argue the benefits come at a steep cost. They fear the influx of low‑priced Chinese EVs could undercut domestic manufacturers, discourage future investment, and strain Canada’s relationship with the United States — a country taking a much harder line against Chinese electric vehicles. Ontario Premier Doug Ford and several industry associations have voiced concern that the agreement risks destabilizing the integrated North Ameri...
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From Heatwave to Hoodie Weather: Ontario and Quebec Brace for a Sudden Chill

 

As August draws to a close, residents of Ontario and Quebec are set to experience a dramatic shift from summer’s lingering heat to an early taste of autumn. The culprit? A powerful atmospheric chain reaction sparked by Hurricane Erin’s journey across the Atlantic.

Meteorologists say Erin’s interaction with a secondary low from Greenland will lock a deep trough over the Great Lakes, steering a cold front through the region by Sunday. This front could bring thunderstorms before ushering in a crisp, dry air mass.

By Monday, daytime highs in Toronto are expected to hover in the low 20s — roughly 5°C below seasonal norms — while northern communities like Timmins could see highs of just 14°C and overnight lows in the single digits. The sudden cool-down over the still-warm Great Lakes may also trigger waterspouts and lake-effect showers.

Forecasters expect the unseasonably cool weather to linger into early September before temperatures rebound toward seasonal averages for the Labour Day weekend. For many, it’s a reminder that summer’s grip can loosen quickly — and that sweater season might arrive sooner than expected.

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