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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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NDP leader Jagmeet Singh is calling on the federal government to protect workers as it responds to the incoming tariffs from the U.S. 

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.

As Saskatchewan plunges into the deep freeze this weekend, the Rush will be in sunny San Diego for a Saturday NLL matchup against the Seals.

The Rush beat the Albany Firewolves 17-13 last Saturday in what was an exciting night at the SaskTel Centre in Saskatoon. The Rush made a fourth quarter push to take the four-goal win, but the biggest story on the night was the emergence of 20-year-old goaltender Thomas Kiazyk who stepped up and turned in a big performance to help the Rush to their fifth win on the season.

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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Saskatchewan's rich and diverse history will take centre stage as communities across the province celebrate the 20th anniversary of Archives Week. Proclaimed by the Ministry of Parks, Culture and Sport, Archives Week 2025 runs from February 2 to 8, showcasing the invaluable work of archivists in preserving and sharing the province’s heritage.

The Government of Saskatchewan has applied for intervenor status in Newfoundland and Labrador's legal challenge against the federal equalization formula, citing concerns over fairness in how funds are distributed among provinces. Saskatchewan’s application was submitted on January 23, 2025.

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President Donald Trump will implement 25 per cent tariffs on Canadian imports on Saturday as promised, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said Friday.

"I was just with the president in the Oval Office and I can confirm that tomorrow, the Feb. 1 deadline that President Trump put in to place in a statement several weeks ago, continues," Leavitt said. 

Leavitt denied a news report that said the devastating duties might be delayed until March.