Skip to Content Subscribe Our Offers My Account Manage My Subscriptions FAQ Newsletters Canada Canadian True Crime Canadian Politics Health World Israel & Middle East Financial Post NP Comment Longreads Puzzmo Diversions Comics NP News Quiz New York Times Crossword Horoscopes Life Eating & Drinking Style Sponsored Play for Ontario Travel Travel Canada Travel USA Travel International Cruises Travel Essentials Culture Books Celebrity Movies Music Theatre Television Business Essentials Advice Lives Told Tails Told Shopping Buy Canadian Home Living Outdoor Living Kitchen & Dining Tech Style & Beauty Personal Care Entertainment & Hobbies Gift Guide Travel Guide Amazon Prime Day Deals Savings National Post Store More Sports Hockey Baseball Basketball Football Soccer Golf Tennis Driving Vehicle Research Reviews News Gear Guide Obituaries Place an Obituary Place an In Memoriam Classifieds Place an Ad Celebrations Working Business Ads Archives Healthing Epaper Manage Print Subscription Profile Settings My Subscriptions Saved Articles My Offers Newsletters Customer Service FAQ Newsletters Canada World Financial Post NP Comment Longreads Puzzmo Diversions Life Shopping Epaper Manage Print Subscription HomeEditorsAfternoon front page: Canada-U.S. trade negotiations accelerate; complainant's lawyer discusses Stronach mistrial; and moreCatch up on the stories we’re following todayLast updated 18 minutes ago You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account.Minister responsible for Canada-U.S. Trade Dominic LeBlanc speaks with Canada's chief U.S. trade negotiator Janice Charette and Alberta Premier Danielle Smith before the start of a First Ministers meeting in Charlottetown, P.E.I. on Thursday, July 23, 2026. Photo by Tim Krochak/PostmediaIt’s Wednesday, August 12. Here are the top stories we’re following today.Enjoy the latest local, national and international news.Exclusive articles by Conrad Black, Barbara Kay and others. Plus, special edition NP Platformed and First Reading newsletters and virtual events.Unlimited online access to National Post.National Post ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on.Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword.Support local journalism.Enjoy the latest local, national and international news.Exclusive articles by Conrad Black, Barbara Kay and others. Plus, special edition NP Platformed and First Reading newsletters and virtual events.Unlimited online access to National Post.National Post ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on.Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword.Support local journalism.Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience.Access articles from across Canada with one account.Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments.Enjoy additional articles per month.Get email updates from your favourite authors.Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience.Access articles from across Canada with one accountShare your thoughts and join the conversation in the commentsEnjoy additional articles per monthGet email updates from your favourite authorsSign In or Create an AccountorTrade talks have increased since last month, when Trump threatened to impose a 50 per cent tariff on $29 billion worth of Canadian goods, effective Aug. 19. Negotiators are meeting daily in an effort to get a deal done as quickly as possible, and members of Mark Carney’s advisory committee on cross-border trade have been told to be on standby for a meeting on Monday as talks heat up. Frank Stronach departs court with his lawyer Leora Shemesh and his longtime driver Glenn Anderson after a judge declared a mistrial for his sex assault conviction in Toronto, on July 17, 2026. Photo by Peter Power/PostmediaSpeaking publicly for the first time, the female complainant’s lawyer, whose discussion with Stronach’s defence lawyer led a judge to overturn her own guilty verdict last month, told National Post he feels he was a pawn in the high-profile case. Prime Minister Mark Carney tours the Roberts Bank Port in Tsawwassen, B.C., on July 30, 2026. Photo by Nick Procaylo/PostmediaCarney’s decision to vacation in Tuscany is “bizarre and tone deaf” for two reasons, Breakenridge writes. First, the PM himself stated that next week’s U.S. tariff deadline is a pivotal moment for Canada. Second, his government has a “This summer, we choose Canada!” campaign to encourage Canadians to vacation here. Canadians who have yet to file outstanding tax returns from 2021 to 2024 may be eligible for a payment. Photo by Andrzej Rostek/Getty ImagesDespite the Canada Carbon Rebate having been eliminated, eligible Canadians can still claim retroactive payments of up to $1,800 per family by filing any outstanding tax returns for the 2021 through 2024 tax years. Once the Canada Revenue Agency assesses those returns, any government payments not yet claimed will be issued. Prime Minister Mark Carney and former prime minister Justin Trudeau. Photo by Postmedia filesKurek argues that “Mark Carney hasn’t offered real reform… just better public relations and someone who simply isn’t Justin Trudeau.” He adds, “If Canadians allow the Liberals to define success as merely being slightly less disastrous than Justin Trudeau, our country is in deep trouble.” Statistics Canada recorded 788 hate crimes targeting Jewish people in 2025, down 16 per cent from 943 a year earlier, but still 71 per cent of all religion-motivated incidents. Photo by Ashley Fraser/PostmediaTwenty-six per cent of respondents to the poll said their opinion of Islam was positive and 50 per cent said it was negative, while 40 per cent said their opinion of Judaism was positive and 32 per cent said it was negative. Join the Conversation This website uses cookies to personalize your content (including ads), and allows us to analyze our traffic. Read more about cookies here. By continuing to use our site, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.