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Following a phone conversation Tuesday afternoon, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced that U.S. President Donald Trump is pausing threatened 25 per cent tariffs on most Canadian goods. Trudeau says he and Trump discussed Canada's $1.3 billion border plan, which includes helicopter patrols, and announced $200 million in new initiatives to address fentanyl trafficking.

These new initiatives include a joint Canada-U.S. organized crime task force, Canada listing drug cartels as terrorist entities, and the appointment of a "fentanyl czar."

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's office says he spoke with U.S. President Donald Trump this morning and will speak with him again later this afternoon.

The call comes as Canadian leaders respond to Trump's 25 per cent tariffs, which are set to take effect on Tuesday.

Trump has linked his coming trade war with Canada to fentanyl crossing the border into the U.S., but in a post on Truth Social today he raised an entirely new grievance.

The Canadian Beef Advisors (CBA) have released the 2025-30 National Beef Strategy. 

“The National Beef Strategy is about the future. We want people to know that the beef industry is preparing the way for the next generation”, states Bob Lowe, Chair of Public and Stakeholder Engagement.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced last night Canada will retaliate after U.S. President Donald Trump confirmed 25 per cent tariffs against Canadian goods would go into effect Tuesday.

Trudeau said Saturday that Canada will respond with 25 per cent tariffs against $155 billion worth of American goods, including alcohol, furniture and natural resources.

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

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8:27 p.m.

Balzac Billy, otherwise known as the "Prairie Prognosticator" has predicted an early spring this year.

Last year the mascot for the Town of Balzac predicted six more weeks of winter for Alberta. In 2023, the fun-loving creature called for an early spring for the province.

Slippery conditions led to a multi-vehicle pile up near Airdrie on Saturday.

The collisions happened on Highway 2 and police had to close the southbound lanes of the highway between Highway 564 and Balzac.

No injuries were reported and RCMP say the highway has since reopened.

Ottawa is imposing 25 per cent tariffs on hundreds of goods originating in the United States — from meat and milk to carpets and curtains — in response to steep new American levies against Canada.

The federal government released a detailed list of the retaliatory tariffs on $30 billion in goods Sunday, less than 24 hours after U.S. President Donald Trump forcibly dragged Canada into an unprecedented trade war.

Trump signed executive orders Saturday evening to hit America's closest neighbour with damaging duties of 10 per cent on energy and 25 per cent on everything else.

RCMP across Alberta were busy checking on idling vehicles.

According to a police news release, from Jan. 20-24 there were 504 vehicles that officers found unlocked and idling around the province.

"Operation Cold Start is designed to work with the public to reduce theft of idling vehicles during colder conditions," mentioned police.

RCMP told StrathmoreNow that officers checked to see if keys were in vehicles and the program was also used as a way to keep people safe during winter.

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.

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.