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U.S. sets tax total for Canadian softwood lumber exports at almost 35 per cent
Softwood lumber taxed at 34.75 per cent by U.S.
THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
The BC Lumber Trade Council says Canadian softwood lumber now faces total import taxes of almost 35 per cent after the latest review from the U.S. Department of Commerce.
The organization representing B.C. lumber producers says the new figure is down from the combined rate of 45 per cent announced in August last year.
But Kim Haakstad, the council's interim president, says their members are disappointed that Canadian lumber producers still face unjustified and punitive trade measures.
She says in a statement that the combined weight of duties and tariffs remains a significant burden on producers.
The statement says the softwood lumber dispute has dragged on for nearly a decade, putting pressure on forest-dependent communities.
The council says the Commerce Department has imposed countervailing duties at 14.11 per cent, an anti-dumping rate of 10.64 per, and the additional tariff of 10 per cent, which U.S. President Donald Trump levied on the grounds of national security.
Haakstad says families in the United States are also paying a price, because trade barriers have driven up the cost of building homes there and hurt companies that sell equipment and services to Canadian mills.
This report by The Canadian Press was first published Oct. 14, 2026.
By Wolfgang Depner | Copyright 2026, The Canadian Press. All rights reserved.
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Canada Child Benefit payments in October are giving parents up to $679 per child
Eligible parents and caregivers can expect money as a direct deposit or cheque.
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Payments of the Canada Child Benefit (CCB) in October will be deposited into bank accounts and delivered to mailboxes soon.
Some Canadians can receive up to $573 or $679 per child from this federal benefit, depending on the child's age.
Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) issues this government payment monthly to eligible parents and caregivers.
Whether you're expecting the first payment this month or receiving another installment of the benefit, here's what you need to know about the CCB in October, including the payment date and amounts.
What is the Canada Child Benefit?
The CCB is a tax-free monthly payment to help eligible families with the cost of raising children who are under 18 years old.
It can also include amounts for the child disability benefit and related provincial and territorial programs.
Who is eligible for the Canada Child Benefit?
You may be eligible for the CCB if you live with and care for a child who is under 18 years of age.
Also, you must be a resident of Canada for tax purposes, and you or your spouse/common-law partner must be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, protected person, temporary resident, or an individual who is registered or entitled to be registered under the Indian Act.
You can't get the CCB for a foster child in your care who already receives the Children's Special Allowance.
Eligible parents and caregivers aren't automatically enrolled in this program.
You should apply for the CCB as soon as you or your spouse/common-law partner meet the eligibility criteria, and any of the following happens:
- your child is born
- a child starts to live with you, or returns to live with you after a temporary period with someone else
- you begin, end, or change a shared custody arrangement
- you get custody of a child
You can apply through a birth registration or through your online CRA My Account.
How much money can you get from the Canada Child Benefit?
If you're eligible for the CCB, the amount of money you receive is based on how many children you have, the age of the eligible children in your care, and your adjusted family net income.
With the October payment, you can get up to:
- $679.75 for each child under six years of age
- $573.58 for each child six to 17 years of age
CCB payments are issued at the maximum amounts if your 2025 adjusted family net income is less than $38,237.
If your income is more than $38,237 and up to $82,847, the amount is reduced by a percentage of your income greater than $38,237. That percentage changes depending on the number of eligible children in your care.
If your income is over $82,847, the benefit is reduced by a fixed amount and an additional percentage of your income over $82,847. The fixed amount and percentage are based on how many eligible children you have.
In shared custody situations, each parent receives 50% of what they would have received if they had full custody of the child. The payment amount is calculated based on the parent's own adjusted family net income.
When is the next Canada Child Benefit payment date?
The next CCB payment date is Tuesday, October 20, 2026.
How do you get Canada Child Benefit payments?
CCB payments are issued via direct deposit or cheque, depending on your preferred payment method.
If you have direct deposit set up with the CRA, you'll receive the CCB payment as a direct deposit into your bank account.
If you haven't signed up for direct deposit, you'll get the payment as a cheque delivered to your mailbox.
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Major projects CEO faces B.C. First Nations frustrated over lack of consultation
Major projects CEO faces B.C. chiefs
THE CANADIAN PRESS/Amber Bracken
Major Projects CEO Dawn Farrell told First Nations in B.C. today that the frustrations expressed over a lack of consultation made her feel like Canada is "never going to work," but her office is determined to try.
Farrell was addressing the B.C. Assembly of First Nations at its annual general meeting.
Media were asked to leave the room before Farrell's appearance, but the meeting continued to be publicly streamed on the B.C. Assembly of First Nations YouTube channel.
First Nations in B.C. are calling on Ottawa to set national standards for Indigenous consultations on major projects.
Chiefs say they were given just 11 working days to review and engage on whether the proposed Pacific Link pipeline should be designated as a project of national interest.
Farrell said she agrees with the concept of national consultation standards but she wonders how such standards would work alongside the government's accelerated timelines for project approvals.
This report by The Canadian Press was first published Oct. 14, 2026.
By Nick Murray and Alessia Passafiume | Copyright 2026, The Canadian Press. All rights reserved.
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Une photo de Jenny d'OD suscite des commentaires déplacés et elle répond avec une vidéo
« Honnêtement, ça me fait f*cking ch*er...»
Le samedi 9 avril, Jenny d'Occupation Double Dans l'Ouest a publié une photo d'elle sur Instagram qui a été prise en plein tournage de L'Après-OD. Peu de temps après, elle s'est adressée à ses abonné.es afin de s'ouvrir sur les messages qu'elle reçoit depuis, à propos de son physique.
Alors qu'elle pose devant un coucher de soleil dans un ensemble jaune, l'attention des internautes s'est plutôt porté sur son décolleté, sur lequel iels se sont permis.es de commenter.
Jenny a donc pris parole dans une série de stories pour dire à ceux et celles qui donnent leur opinion sur son corps, que cela la fâche :
« Je trouve ça assez flagrant les commentaires que j'ai eus sur ma photo d'Occupation Double. J'ai publié une photo récemment, aujourd'hui [9 avril] en fait, qui est pour moi un merveilleux moment. Mais pour plusieurs, ils sont en train de commenter mes seins. Ils sont comme " Oh My God, tes seins sont collés ensemble ".
Elle a ensuite pris elle-même sa défense en affirmant que sa poitrine est naturelle, mais en faisant à son tour un commentaire sur les seins plus tombants :
« Eh bien tu sais quoi? J'ai 23 ans, tant mieux si mes seins sont collés ensemble parce qu’[ils] sont naturels. Et s'ils sont capables de tenir en haut et qu'ils ne sont pas rendus à mon nombril parce qu'ils sont gros, bien tant mieux pour moi. »
« Sérieusement, mes seins sont naturels, ça s'appelle des bijoux de famille, je suis une Québécoise, j'ai des origines de Gaspésie [...]. Honnêtement, ça me fait f*cking ch*er donc arrêtez vos commentaires parce que je ne peux rien dire dessus, je suis née avec, la seule chose que je pourrais avoir c'est une réduction, mais tu sais quoi, je ne vais pas l'avoir tout de suite. »
Dans les commentaires, dont la plupart ont été supprimés depuis, les gens parlaient de son chandail « trop serré » ou du fait que l'image paraissait mal retouchée pour donner cet effet remonté à sa poitrine.
« C'est peut-être juste le chandail qui est (trop) serré sur la poitrine et qui fait remonter le tout dans la " gorge " ? »
« Moi je ne suis pas jalouse du tout, mais c'est gros et haut et on dirait qu'ils sont collés avec [de la] crazy glue, surement Photoshop mal fait. »
Suite à ces commentaires, plusieurs personnes, dont Kathleen et Rasheeda de sa saison à Occupation Double, sont venues à la défense de Jenny.
« Vos commentaires dégradants on s'en passe. »
« Vous abusez avec vos commentaires négatifs. »
Suite aux interventions négatives, plusieurs internautes étaient déçu.es que ce soit des femmes qui dénigrent l'apparence d'une autre femme et certain.es abonné.es se sont empressé.es de dire que faire des commentaires « sur le corps de quelqu'un d'autre, c'est non ».