As Canada hits America with retaliatory tariffs, U.S. President Donald Trump says that Canadian products will be banned from U.S. government contracts. Guest host Chris Holski fills us in on the latest developments in Hour 4. Plus, we preview tonight’s CTV Ottawa supper-hour newscast with Jackie Perez and Stefan Keyes.

As Canada hits America with retaliatory tariffs, U.S. President Donald Trump says that Canadian products will be banned from U.S. government contracts.&nbsp;Guest host Chris Holski fills us in on the latest developments in Hour 4. Plus, we preview tonight&rsquo;s CTV Ottawa supper-hour newscast with Jackie Perez and Stefan Keyes.

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Hour 4 of Ottawa Now for Tues. September 8th, 2026

The Carney government has installed a series of counter-tariffs against the United States. Effective this morning, 50 percent tariffs have been placed on a variety of American dairy products, while certain steel and aluminum products have also risen from 25 percent to 50 percent. We also have 25 percent tariffs on select U.S. wood products. And yes, even makeup products are being taxed. Prime Minister Carney addressed Canadians in a 15-minute online video, warning of the tough times ahead and outlining a series of federal support measures that will be put in place. But it’s no secret that Canadian consumers will be taking the brunt of the pain. Are these retaliatory tariffs necessary? Is the short-term pain worth it? Guest host Chris Holski sifts through the CFRA textboard and tackles today’s Question of the Day.

The Carney government has installed a series of counter-tariffs against the United States. Effective this morning, 50 percent tariffs have been placed on a variety of American dairy products, while certain steel and aluminum products have also risen from 25 percent to 50 percent. We also have 25 percent tariffs on select U.S. wood products. And yes, even makeup products are being taxed. Prime Minister Carney addressed Canadians in a 15-minute online video, warning of the tough times ahead and outlining a series of federal support measures that will be put in place. But it&rsquo;s no secret that Canadian consumers will be taking the brunt of the pain. Are these retaliatory tariffs necessary? Is the short-term pain worth it? Guest host Chris Holski sifts through the CFRA textboard and tackles today&rsquo;s Question of the Day.

Hour 3 of Ottawa Now for Tues. September 8th, 2026

Since the Canada-USA trade talks collapsed on August 21st, the Trump administration has unleashed a barrage of tariffs and personal attacks, portraying Canada as ‘weak’ and ‘dependent’. Earlier today, Canada issued counter-tariffs on about $20 billion worth of U.S. goods. And now, U.S. President Trump has threatened to ban the sale of aircraft from Canada’s Bombardier. That is, unless it manufactures their planes in the United States. For context, many components of its planes are produced in the USA, including its wings. If Trump executed these directives, what are the odds that Bombardier jumps ship and leaves Canada? We dig deeper with John Gradek, a Professor of Aviation Management at McGill University. Meantime, everyone has an inner critic, but there are times when it can seize too much control of who you are. In today’s edition of Self-Help Tuesday, we are diving into the heavy world of self-worth – and how to spot the signs that yours might be running low. Westboro-based psychotherapist Benslyne Avril joins guest host Chris Holski in Hour 2. Plus, the Insurance Bureau of Canada is calling on municipalities and other levels of government to address a massive water infrastructure gap across the country. It comes in the wake of recent flooding in Ottawa, Toronto, and sections of Nova Scotia – not to mention the growing frequency of dangerous storms. CFRA’s Andrew Pinsent has more on that.

Since the Canada-USA trade talks collapsed on August 21st, the Trump administration has unleashed a barrage of tariffs and personal attacks, portraying Canada as &lsquo;weak&rsquo; and &lsquo;dependent&rsquo;. Earlier today, Canada issued counter-tariffs on about $20 billion worth of U.S. goods. And now, U.S. President Trump has threatened to ban the sale of aircraft from Canada&rsquo;s Bombardier. That is, unless it manufactures their planes in the United States. For context, many components of its planes are produced in the USA, including its wings. If Trump executed these directives, what are the odds that Bombardier jumps ship and leaves Canada? We dig deeper with John Gradek, a Professor of Aviation Management at McGill University. Meantime, everyone has an inner critic, but there are times when it can seize too much control of who you are. In today&rsquo;s edition of Self-Help Tuesday, we are diving into the heavy world of self-worth &ndash; and how to spot the signs that yours might be running low. Westboro-based psychotherapist Benslyne Avril joins guest host Chris Holski in Hour 2. Plus, the Insurance Bureau of Canada is calling on municipalities and other levels of government to address a massive water infrastructure gap across the country. It comes in the wake of recent flooding in Ottawa, Toronto, and sections of Nova Scotia &ndash; not to mention the growing frequency of dangerous storms. CFRA&rsquo;s Andrew Pinsent has more on that.

Hour 2 of Ottawa Now for Tues. September 8th, 2026

Canada’s retaliatory tariffs on U.S. goods have been launched into orbit – a counter-punch to the 50 percent tariffs that were launched against Canadian goods a few weeks ago by the Trump administration. So what exactly does our counter-punch entail? For starters, a 50 percent tariff on a variety of American dairy products. Then, we have 25 percent tariffs on select U.S. wood products. And finally, a list of steel and aluminum products are also going up from 25 percent to 50 percent. Heck, not even beauty and makeup products are safe from Mark Carney’s counter-attack. Canada’s Prime Minister addressed Canadians in a 15-minute online video today, warning of the tough times in front of us. He outlined a series of federal support measures that will be put in place. And over the following 6 months, Carney pledges to double Canada’s free-trade market access with other countries. Sylvain Golsse, a National Trade Leader at EY Canada, says these Canadian tariffs will have a dramatic effect on today's supply chain. And as he explains to guest host Chris Holski, Canadian consumers will be the ones left holding the bag. But first, we bring you up to speed on today’s top headlines.

Canada&rsquo;s retaliatory tariffs on U.S. goods have been launched into orbit &ndash; a counter-punch to the 50 percent tariffs that were launched against Canadian goods a few weeks ago by the Trump administration. So what exactly does our counter-punch entail? For starters, a 50 percent tariff on a variety of American dairy products. Then, we have 25 percent tariffs on select U.S. wood products. And finally, a list of steel and aluminum products are also going up from 25 percent to 50 percent. Heck, not even beauty and makeup products are safe from Mark Carney&rsquo;s counter-attack. Canada&rsquo;s Prime Minister addressed Canadians in a 15-minute online video today, warning of the tough times in front of us. He outlined a series of federal support measures that will be put in place. And over the following 6 months, Carney pledges to double Canada&rsquo;s free-trade market access with other countries. Sylvain Golsse, a National Trade Leader at EY Canada, says these Canadian tariffs will have a dramatic effect on today's supply chain. And as he explains to guest host Chris Holski, Canadian consumers will be the ones left holding the bag. But first, we bring you up to speed on today&rsquo;s top headlines.

Hour 4 of Ottawa Now for Tues. September 8th, 2026

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