What's coming in Canada's response plan to Donald Trump's tariffs

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has outlined Canada's strategy to retaliate against the United States, as President Donald Trump moves to hit the country with 25 per cent tariffs on Tuesday.

Trudeau said Saturday night that Canada will hit the U.S. with reciprocal 25 per cent tariffs against some $155 billion worth of American goods. 

That response comes even as the Trump White House threatens such retaliation would invite escalation.

Trudeau announces 25 per cent targeted retaliatory tariffs

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says Canada will hit back with steep, immediate retaliatory tariffs on American goods after U.S. President Donald Trump confirmed he is moving ahead with devastating duties on Canada starting Tuesday. 

Trump signed an executive order on Saturday to slap Canada with 25 per cent tariffs — with a lower 10 per cent duty for energy — laying the foundation for an unprecedented trade war with America's closest neighbours.

Here's the latest as Canada braces for Trump tariffs Tuesday

U.S. President Donald Trump will hit Canada with 25 per cent tariffs on Tuesday, with a lower 10 per cent duty for energy, provincial government sources say.

The federal government has been working to reassure Canadians that it is has a robust plan to respond with retaliatory measures. 

Here's the latest (all times Eastern -- check back for the latest developments):

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Trump to slap Canada with 25 per cent tariffs Tuesday, sources say

U.S. President Donald Trump will hit Canada with 25 per cent tariffs on Tuesday, with a lower 10 per cent duty for energy, government sources said — laying the foundation for a trade war with America's closest neighbours.

The federal government informed provinces Saturday that tariffs are coming, said the provincial sources, who cannot be named in order to share details that governments have not yet made public. It is not yet clear which energy exports would be included in the lower tariff category.

Canadians waiting to see if Trump's tariff threat materializes

Canadian officials are anxiously waiting to see if U.S. President Donald Trump follows through on his threat to slap Canada with devastating tariffs Saturday.

Trump said Friday he is considering lowering tariffs on Canadian oil to 10 per cent after the White House confirmed he is going forward with 25 per cent levies on imports from Canada and Mexico.

Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly said Friday night in Washington, D.C., that it was still not clear what would happen after Trump's latest comments.

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Genesis 17:1

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Camp Tamarack wins $50K grant to expand access for youth with disabilities

Camp Tamarack has received a $50,000 grant from Rogers Birdies for Kids presented by AltaLink.

This funding will help the camp, which serves children with and without disabilities, to expand its facilities and programs.

The grant will be used to build a yurt for additional programming space and beds, and to upgrade the kitchen to serve more campers.

In 2024, Camp Tamarack served over 3,400 youth, nearly doubling its impact from the previous year.

Embrace the outdoors this Winter Walk Day

Grab your toque, put on your boots and get active this Wednesday, Feb. 5 for Winter Walk Day.

Winter Walk Day is a provincewide initiative promoting outdoor activity during the winter months. Since 2006, on the first Wednesday of February, Albertans bundle up and head outside for a 15-minute walk, individually or as part of a team with their friends, family, classmates and co-workers.