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Ontario slams U.S. tariffs; Alberta secession vote, health transfer drop

7/22/2026

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Premier Doug Ford said he is losing patience with U.S. President Donald Trump’s 50 percent tariffs and urged a federal response.
Ford revived a proposal that Canada could cut off U.S. energy supplies.
Premier Danielle Smith announced October referendum questions on whether Alberta should remain a province of Canada.
Finance Minister Eric Girard said the Health Transfer rose five percent in 2023 and will fall to three percent in March 2028.

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Premier Doug Ford said he is losing patience with U.S. President Donald Trump’s 50 percent tariffs and urged a federal response.
Ford revived a proposal that Canada could cut off U.S. energy supplies.
Premier Danielle Smith announced October referendum questions on whether Alberta should remain a province of Canada.
Finance Minister Eric Girard said the Health Transfer rose five percent in 2023 and will fall to three percent in March 2028.