What are the latest news in Canada? August 31st, 2026
- Federal Byelections Underway: Voters head to advance and regular polls across key federal ridings in British Columbia, Ontario (including Toronto’s BeachesEast York), and Quebec amid heightened national political focus on trade and economic pressures. CBC———
- Auto Sector Labour Agreement Ratified: Unionized Unifor workers have ratified new three-year contracts with General Motors, securing commitments that include adding vehicle production to the Oshawa assembly plant as negotiations shift toward Stellantis. -www.cp24.com——–
- U.S.–Canada Trade & Lake Naming Disputes: Canadian leaders, led by Ontario Premier Doug Ford, continue pushing back against U.S. executive efforts to rebrand Lake Ontario, while public utilities and government agencies review website mapping glitches displaying altered U.S. labels.- CBC———
- Provincial Politics: Campaigning is underway across Quebec focusing on housing and cost-of-living affordability, while Alberta Premier Danielle Smith addressed provincial events ahead of Alberta Day amid ongoing debate over provincial autonomy and referendums. -Global News——–
- Economic Indicators: The Bank of Canada evaluates upcoming monetary policy decisions following second-quarter annualized GDP growth figures of 3.3% and ongoing cross-border tariff pressures.- www.cp24.com———
- Severe Weather in the Prairies: Environment Canada confirmed tornado touch-downs and extreme weather systems impacting communities across southwestern Manitoba and south-central Saskatchewan over the weekend. -CBC——–