Media AdvisoryPrime Minister's OfficeAugust 22, 2026
PM to present Canada’s response to U.S. tariffs at Parliament Hill on Aug. 22
On Aug. 22 at 11:00 a.m. the Prime Minister will publicly address Canada’s response to U.S. tariffs at Parliament Hill; media may attend with press-gallery accreditation.
Summary
What is happening
- When: Saturday, August 22 — 11:00 a.m. (all times local, National Capital Region)
- What: The Prime Minister will deliver remarks on Canada’s response to the unjustified U.S. tariffs
- Where: West Block Foyer, Parliament Hill
Media access
- The 11:00 a.m. remarks are open to coverage for media accredited with the Canadian Parliamentary Press Gallery.
- The Cabinet meeting (12:15 p.m.) and the First Ministers’ Meeting (1:30 p.m.) will be held virtually and are closed to media.
Why this matters
- This is the government’s public statement on its response to U.S. tariffs and is the only in-person, media-accessible event on the Prime Minister’s schedule that day.
Source: Prime Minister of Canada