Daily Brief
Evening BriefSunday, November 1, 2026
Prime Minister Mark Carney says Canada and the U.S. will outline a trade plan in coming weeks, while Pierre Poilievre urges fiscal restraint before the budget. Six federal by-elections are set for December 7.
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U.S.–Canada
Carney says Canada and U.S. will work on trade deal
Prime Minister Mark Carney said he had a good conversation with Trump on trade, and that Canadian and U.S. teams will work on a deal in coming weeks. Trump has said the two countries are very close to an agreement.
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Politics
Liberals outraise Conservatives by almost $1 million in third quarter
Elections Canada says the Liberal Party raised almost $1 million more than the Conservatives in the third quarter of 2026, surpassing them in fundraising.
Sources: CTV, Globe and Mail
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Energy & Economy
PBO projects Canada's GDP growth slowing to 0.9 per cent
The PBO projects Canada's GDP growth will slow to 0.9 per cent in 2026. The forecast comes as the federal government prepares its upcoming budget.
Sources: Financial Post, CTV News
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Leadership & Policy
Canadian taxpayers now own part of Cohere AI
Canadian taxpayers now own part of Cohere AI, an artificial intelligence company. The move is being linked to digital sovereignty in Canada.
Source: CTV News
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Energy & Economy
Trade minister says Canada-EU summit in Montreal will bear fruit
International Trade Minister Maninder Sidhu says this week's Canada-EU Summit in Montreal will bear fruit, stressing the opportunities it offers.
Source: CTV
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