By Dr. Layne McDonald Facts: Canada has announced dollar-for-dollar retaliatory tariffs on roughly $20 billion (about C$28 billion) of U.S. goods, responding to U.S. tariffs on Canadian products. The new measures take effect September 8, 2026, and mirror U.S. tariff rates at 15%, 25%, and up to 50%. They cover more than 700 U.S.-made products, including steel, dairy and cheese, appliances, farm equipment, seafood, clothing, cosmetics, and everyday household items. Canadian of
By Dr. Layne McDonald Facts AI data centers are becoming a political and economic issue because they require substantial electricity, water, land, and network infrastructure. Supporters say the facilities can bring investment, jobs, and technological leadership, particularly as the United States competes globally. Critics are asking who pays for grid upgrades, whether communities bear higher utility or water costs, and how local environmental pressures are managed. The prac
