"No one wins in a trade war. We’re emphasizing that we’re stronger together."

The Canadian Nuclear Association was registered this past week by George Christidis, their VP of GR and international affairs, with the goal of lobbying MPPs and various ministries to ensure the continued use of nuclear power as a key source of electricity generation in Ontario.

In a statement, Finance Minister Peter Bethlenfalvy said the cheques are part of the government’s efforts to “help families make ends meet” during tough economic times, citing high interest rates, global uncertainty, and the federal carbon tax as ongoing challenges

At the heart of Fortress Am-Can lies a renewed focus on advanced manufacturing, resource development, and secure trade. The initiative aims to produce an additional one million Am-Can vehicles annually by 2028, boosting steel trade by 25 per cent, and deepening agri-food cooperation to reduce reliance on imports from nations with lower labor and safety standards.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and attending premiers presented a united front on Wednesday, but there remains no clear agreement on how Canada should address U.S. president-elect Donald Trump's proposed 25 per cent blanket tariff on Canadian goods.

A report from BMO Economics estimated that an across-the-board 25 per cent tariff could slash nearly two percentage points from Canada’s GDP growth. Ontario, heavily reliant on manufacturing exports to the U.S., stands to be hit particularly hard.