In this edition:
- U.S. tariffs on hold for 30 days
- Canada’s provincial chambers unite to urge premiers to dismantle internal trade barriers
- Industries hit the hardest by Trump’s tariffs
- Loblaw to ‘double down’ on Canadian-made products, buy from Mexico
- City of Welland prioritizes Canadian goods in response to U.S. tariffs
- Celebrate Black History Month with the Town of Grimsby
- Thorold recruiting committee and board members for current Council term
- Ontario Land Tribunal dismisses appeal of decision on Randwood Estate
- Focus on Finance & Economy
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U.S. tariffs on hold for 30 days
After call with U.S. President Trump this afternoon, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced that the proposed tariffs “will be paused for at least 30 days while we work together.”
The Prime Minister also reiterated his announcement of a $1.3B border security plan, as well as other new security commitments.

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Canada’s provincial chambers unite to urge premiers to dismantle internal trade barriers
Today, the Ontario Chamber of Commerce (OCC) released a letter, signed by all of Canada’s provincial chambers, urging Canada’s premiers to dismantle internal trade barriers.
“By removing internal trade barriers, our premiers can lead the way in creating opportunities for businesses and lowering costs for consumers in every province and territory,” said Daniel Tisch, Ontario Chamber President and CEO.

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Loblaw to ‘double down’ on Canadian-made products, buy from Mexico
Loblaw Cos. Ltd. CEO Per Bank said Sunday (Feb. 2) Canada’s largest grocery retailer is taking action to minimize the impacts of the country’s trade war with the U.S. on consumers.
Bank called the U.S. government’s tariffs “wrong-headed,” and supported Canada’s decision to hit the country with retaliatory measures.

Welland Mayor Frank Campion | Photo Credit: Regional Municipality of Niagara
City of Welland prioritizes Canadian goods in response to U.S. tariffs
In response to the recently imposed U.S. tariffs affecting Canadian goods, the City of Welland is taking decisive action to support local and national industries. Mayor Frank Campion has issued a Mayoral Directive under the Strong Mayor Powers of the Municipal Act, 2001, mandating the immediate development and implementation of a temporary procurement policy putting Canadian goods first.

Nixon Hall, Grimsby | Public Domain / Brock University
Celebrate Black History Month with the Town of Grimsby
In Grimsby, echoes of Black excellence endure in the artistry of a man known as Bass, a skilled tradesman whose masterful stucco and plasterwork still adorn Nixon Hall at 262 Main Street West – nearly 200 years later.
Though much about Bass’s life remains unknown, his craftsmanship speaks volumes and his legacy challenges us to uncover, honour, and share the overlooked stories of Black Canadians.

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Thorold recruiting committee and board members for current Council term
The City of Thorold is recruiting passionate Thorold residents to join a committee or board of management for the remaining 2022 to 2026 term. Recruitment is taking place for the Age-Friendly Committee, the Darlene Ryan Port Robinson Community Centre Board of Management, and the Thorold Library Board Committee.
Click here to read more.

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Ontario Land Tribunal dismisses appeal of decision on Randwood Estate
Ontario Land Tribunal chair Michal Kraljevic has dismissed an appeal from Solmar Inc. to overturn a previous tribunal decision that permits development of its Randwood Estate property but with a new scaled-down proposal.
Focus on Markets
Global markets recover most losses after roller-coaster day from U.S. tariffs
Global markets closed on Monday after a roller-coaster day that saw sharp losses in the morning and partial rebounds by noon against the backdrop of a North American trade war now on pause, after both Canada and Mexico secured a one-month delay of U.S.-threatened tariffs.
Markets had opened lower on Monday, absorbing President Donald Trump’s announcement on Saturday that the U.S. would impose extensive tariffs on Canadian and Mexican goods starting Tuesday. The major U.S. stock market indices largely recovered after Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum announced Monday mid-morning that U.S. tariffs against her country would be delayed by one month.
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