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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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Tensions Rise as Smith’s Alberta Next Tour Concludes in Calgary

 

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith announces proposed changes to several pieces of democratic process legislation in Edmonton on Tuesday, April 29, 2025.


Premier Danielle Smith’s Alberta Next panel wrapped up its cross-province tour Monday night with a fiery town hall in Calgary, where more than 1,100 people gathered to debate the province’s future direction.

The panel, launched earlier this year following Prime Minister Mark Carney’s federal election win, has been consulting Albertans on six proposals aimed at increasing provincial autonomy. These include creating an Alberta-run pension plan, establishing a provincial police force, and taking greater control over immigration.

While the Calgary crowd largely supported the proposals in straw polls, the event was marked by moments of sharp dissent. A high school student criticizing government policy had his microphone cut off, sparking backlash from attendees. Heated exchanges also broke out among audience members, underscoring the deep divisions over Alberta’s relationship with Ottawa.

Despite the tension, Smith emphasized that some proposals may move forward without a referendum, while others could be put directly to voters. The panel will now review feedback from the tour and an upcoming telephone town hall before deciding next steps.

The Calgary meeting capped a summer of often boisterous gatherings across the province, reflecting both strong support for greater autonomy and growing frustration with federal-provincial relations.


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